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Giant Tiger CEO Paul Wood exits Ottawa-based discount retail chain
Giant Tiger chief executive Paul Wood has left after nearly two decades with the Ottawa-based retailer as it battles giants such as Walmart and Amazon.
Philanthropy in Ottawa: Family and community inspire $2M donation to TOHF
Who: Tony Sottile, retired construction executive, and Barbara Robertson, former teacher and volunteer The donation: $2M The recipient: The Ottawa Hospital Foundation The inspiration: “The Ottawa Hospital Foundation’s Campaign
Ottawa’s Newsmaker of the Year: Chef Joe Thottungal
In May 2020, the pandemic was already wreaking havoc with Ottawa chef Joe Thottungal’s livelihood when fate cruelly threw another obstacle in his path. The
UPDATED: Canopy Growth CEO hopeful for cannabis reforms after U.S. midterms
The head of Canopy Growth Corp. has high hopes for the U.S. Senate and potential cannabis legislation after Tuesday’s midterm elections. “While the overall results
Bridgehead’s revenues perk up thanks to more foot traffic, rise in catering business
Bridgehead’s revenues jumped nearly 18 per cent in the third quarter compared with a year earlier on the strength of rising foot traffic and new
Small businesses welcome federal government’s promised action on credit card fees
The government’s mention of credit card transaction fees in last Thursday’s fall economic statement is “a step in the right direction” but might not help
‘I love Ottawa’: Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds confirms interest in buying Senators
The rumours are true – Ryan Reynolds wants to buy the Ottawa Senators. Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon asked Reynolds directly if the Canadian movie star
Back in 2001 – in the time of indestructible Nokia cellphones and dial-up internet – four women teachers saw the need for technology education in Ottawa.
Ottawa Senators confirm team is up for sale, but must remain in the city
The Ottawa Senators confirmed Friday that they have initiated a process to sell the hockey club, with the one condition that the team remain in
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The Ottawa Hospital Foundation’s Campaign to Create Tomorrow
The $500-million fundraising campaign is the largest in our city’s history. It will reshape the future of healthcare in Ottawa and beyond.
