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Tech sector shrinks as Ottawa-Gatineau unemployment rate ticks up to 4.2% in April

Ottawa-Gatineau’s tech sector shrank by more than 10 per cent last month, Statistics Canada said Friday – an ominous sign for a local industry rattled by Shopify’s decision this week to cut a fifth of its workforce.

Business leaders cautiously optimistic about nightlife economy plan’s proposal to cut red tape

While Ottawa’s new plan to improve nightlife aims to bring fun back to the city, its proposal to reduce red tape could prove challenging.

Ottawa airport authority studying potential expansion of YOW terminal

Ottawa's airport authority is projecting that 5.6 million passengers will use the city's international terminal by 2030, up from three million last year.

Ottawa firm hired to bring ‘Canadian component’ to L.A. producer, Snoop Dogg’s bid for Senators

An Ottawa-based professional services firm is helping entertainment moguls Snoop Dogg and Neko Sparks find Canadian investors for their consortium that’s attempting to buy the Ottawa Senators.

Kwesst Micro Systems inks $20M deal with DND

The company said it will provide “specialized software development and integration solutions” to the Canadian Army under the agreement, which runs until May 2028.

Local high-end clothing store on Sussex re-emerges from the shadow of Nordstrom

Schad Boutique, a women’s luxury clothing store on Sussex Drive, has been in business for about 25 years and, after coming through the pandemic, owner Chantal Biro says she’s excited for what’s ahead.

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

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

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 Canada, ending the 12-day strike for more than 120,000 public servants.

Bright Side of Business: Entrepreneur helps companies scale with purpose

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 principal of Design Centered Co.

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