Ottawa

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.

Op-ed: Could Ottawa’s ‘night mayor’ spark a desire to design a city for people?

On May 3, the city approved the role of “night mayor” to help get the word out. So, what is essential to making a vibrant place?

Sale of buildings on feds’ disposal list could be ‘several years’ away, PSPC says

The sale of aging federal government buildings in Ottawa could still be “several years” away, Public Services and Procurement Canada says, while a Crown corporation that redevelops surplus federal properties says it will look into whether any of the sites on the disposal list could be financially viable as residential conversions.

Shopify rolls out new point-of-sale system in Canada

Shopify is launching new point-of-sale hardware across Canada, part of its efforts to bolster services for brick-and-mortar merchants as e-commerce growth slows down and the company looks for new sources of revenue.

Business is blooming: How one entrepreneur’s vision kept a well-known florist from closing up shop

When florist Elizabeth Young heard that well-known floral shop Tivoli was for sale, she immediately saw the advantages of merging it with her own nearby shop and continuing the legacy of Tivoli’s owner.

Bright Side of Business: Wavellon combines art and sport in new paddleboards

Paddleboard company Wavellon uses innovative technology to create inflatable boards that are as smooth to ride as they are uniquely designed.

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