Ottawa

Ottawa-specific coverage of local business news, including tourism, retail, transportation, city hall and more. Issues related to human resources and philanthropy are often featured.

Public employees’ remote work agreement just the beginning: labour expert

Ottawa

The agreement on remote work between public workers and federal government could set the stage for future union negotiations.

End of federal strike action good for some businesses, not so good for others

Ottawa

At least one business owner is breathing a sigh of relief after the federal government reached a tentative agreement with the Public Service Alliance of

Urooj Qureshi (left) presents an oversized cheque for $1,000 to tech startup EcoSafeSense and CEO Olga Koppel with the first Impact Centered Award.

Bright Side of Business: Entrepreneur helps companies scale with purpose

Ottawa

Raised with a strong sense of justice, social entrepreneur Urooj Qureshi has lived a life defined by his principles. Today, Qureshi is the founder and

SoPa organizer says downtown revival is coming — and Sparks Street could be its ‘crown jewel’

Ottawa, Retail, Sports and Entertainment, Top Stories, Tourism

With union members still out on picket lines in full force, Bar Robo owner Scott May says he’s currently enjoying “far and away” the busiest

Photo of young girl in a handmade paper hat seated at a table with a toy cash register.

Children’s Business Fair features creative products from next-gen entrepreneurs

Ottawa

This Sunday, members of the public are invited to check out the Ottawa Children’s Business Fair, which will feature products from over 50 local youths.

Is there room enough in Ottawa for both the Mayfair and the ByTowne?

Ottawa, Insider Only Sports and Entertainment

Street-level image of the Constitution Square building

Upcoming business event aims to entice investors to Ottawa, ‘bring some swagger’

Ottawa

After three years of tumult, local business leaders want to put Ottawa back on the map for investors looking for new opportunities.

Local investors support new wellness and social club at former Canadian Tire on Carling

Insider Only Non-Residential, Ottawa, Real Estate

Businesses welcome plan to revitalize city’s nightlife scene

Ottawa

Ottawa already has great nightlife, it just needs to be promoted, say supporters of the city’s proposed Nightlife Economy Action Plan.

Love them or hate them, e-scooters have found a niche in this Ottawa neighbourhood

Ottawa, Retail

While Paris may have banned shared e-scooters from its streets over safety and clutter concerns, one neighbourhood is fast becoming an e-scooter hotspot.