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Op-ed: A little good news, bad news on the way to getting my dreams onto the big screen

"Working as a film producer wasn’t something I intended on doing... How hard could it be?" writes producer and screenwriter Chris Bickford.

OBJ Insiders: Get a sneak peek at our fastest-growing companies for 2023

The digital edition of the Ottawa Business Journal spring issue is now available for OBJ Insiders. The newspaper will hit the streets next week. 

Ottawa Tourism already seeing bump in interest from Americans in midst of Biden visit

The visit of U.S. President Joe Biden to Ottawa could bring an increase in tourists coming to Canada’s capital to explore the city for themselves.

‘It’s like living in a friggin’ museum’: Ottawa must be a ‘people first city,’ one thought leader argues

In light of current remote work trends, particularly among knowledge workers, the city needs to create a downtown that serves as the heart of human experience, says Andrew Penny.

Ottawa’s ‘most interesting man’ says kindness has been key to nearly a century of service

As he enters his 98th year, Dr. Roland Armitage, Ottawa's own 'most interesting man' credits his lifetime of successes to kindness.

Business leaders ready to pitch downtown arena to NHL commissioner next week

Some of the biggest boosters of a new downtown Sens arena will get a chance to express their support for the project directly to NHL boss Gary Bettman next week.

Meet the five brave souls trying standup comedy at inaugural Laugh for the Cure

Cancer is no laughing matter, except when it raises money for a worthy charity, such as the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation.

Ottawa’s first milkshake bar sets new standard for sweet in the city

He certainly admits to uttering a nervous oath or two when his milkshake bar — Ottawa’s first, according to Kakkar — finally opened at 204 Dalhousie St. in the ByWard Market last fall. 

CEO TALK: Rogers Sports & Media president Colette Watson on what keeps her up at night

We can’t give you a play-by-play of Monday’s business luncheon featuring Colette Watson but we can tell you that the president of Rogers Sports & Media covered all the bases, and then some.

Small business pandemic recovery must be priority for federal budget, local advocates say

The head of Ottawa’s BIA network says she’d like to see measures in the March 28 federal budget that will help return businesses to their pre-pandemic “independence.”
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Ottawa is evolving fast. Key developments are impacting all sectors and sizes of business, from AI, innovation and talent to city building and global competitiveness. Who’s making sure business has a strong voice at every decision table? The Ottawa Board of Trade. Join the Ottawa Business Journal publisher Michael Curran and OBOT president and CEO Sueling Ching for a dynamic conversation about how OBOT is shaping Ottawa’s economic future, and how business leaders can leverage their network, influence, and momentum to grow. What you will learn: -- How OBOT advocacy helps shape pro-growth policy, investment, and city-building decisions that strengthen the region’s economy. -- The tables, events, and networks where decision-makers meet, partnerships form, and ideas become action. -- How OBOT equips businesses with visibility, market intelligence, influence, and relationships that drive growth year-round.
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