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Zellers returning to Ottawa, but chain will have ‘tough time’ winning market share, biz prof says
Three of the 25 new Zellers stores will be in the National Capital Region – at HBC’s Rideau Street location, the St. Laurent Shopping Centre

Ottawa’s first automated restaurant provides answers to industry’s woes
One local restaurateur is stepping out of the pandemic and into the future with a new restaurant concept that he believes will solve some of


Going, going, gone! How Ryan E. Watson became Ottawa’s leading charity auctioneer
By day, Ryan E. Watson holds down a regular job as a chief human resources officer, but by night, when the city comes alive, he’s

As federal workers return to the office, some decry lack of direction, long commutes
Mona Fortier, the president of the Treasury Board, said the purpose of the hybrid work model is to increase collaboration between colleagues. But an internal


Vorlage ski resort aims for new heights
Fresh off celebrating its 75th anniversary last year, Ski Vorlage is kicking off 2023 with a new name and new owners


Bright Side of Business: Blackbaer finds social enterprise niche in sustainable studios
Blackbaer Sustainability Inc. is a social enterprise specializing in building sustainable studios. “It’s a gift for your mental health to have separation between work and
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