Ottawa

Ottawa’s ‘economic optimism’ means it is less likely to face recession, new report suggests

A high level of economic optimism is keeping consumer spending in Ottawa high as other major cities prepare for recession.

Shopify faces class action over severance offered to recently laid-off staff

A class-action lawsuit alleges Shopify reneged on a deal it offered some employees who were laid off in a recent round of cuts.

Food Cycle Sciences lands new funding to augment hot-selling ‘table-to-farm’ tech

CEO Bradley Crepeau believes his company’s “table-to-farm” tech can play a major role in municipal waste reduction efforts.

It’s not only the ByWard Market that needs help with safety and security, business leaders say

While a new city report aimed at revitalizing the ByWard Market is in the works, local business officials argue that other areas of Ottawa are experiencing similar challenges to those in the Market.

Studio Sixty Six celebrates 10 Years of making Ottawa ‘fresh and exciting’

Here's the great thing about hosting a party at a contemporary art gallery — the space comes with its own fabulous decor. There was wall-to-wall artwork at Studio Sixty Six on Friday night as owner Carrie Colton celebrated a decade of business.

Land Ark Homes blazes trail in net-zero construction, where cost is prohibitive for many builders

One Ottawa homebuilder is so passionate about net-zero construction that it is teaching other homebuilders how to emulate its techniques.

Photonics firm Enablence eyes plan to build $150M chip fabrication plant in Ottawa-Gatineau

A Kanata-based photonics company that has struggled to gain traction for nearly two decades says it is on the verge of a market breakthrough and is scouting potential sites in the National Capital Region to build a $150-million chip fabrication plant that would employ more than 100 people.

Sex shop owner sounds the alarm over homelessness crisis, addiction on Bank Street

In the time since a methadone clinic opened across the street, this shop owner has seen an increase in drug use and homelessness on her block to an extent that has “traumatized” and “saddened” her.

Francophone business leaders recognized at annual gala

Eleven local francophone business leaders were celebrated yesterday at the 2023 Emerald Gala.

Local booksellers say buyers are back in droves post-pandemic

Independent booksellers in Ottawa are thriving, despite competition from big box stores, online retailers and e-books.

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