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Manufacturing, importing straws and other single use plastics now banned

As of today, companies can no longer produce or bring into Canada plastic checkout bags, cutlery, stir sticks, straws and takeout containers.

Stories to watch in 2023: The top 10 – Part 1

It has certainly been a year of fascinating developments in Ottawa and it seems the saga is...

Bright Side of Business: Fine dining establishment prepares nourishing meals for Cornerstone Women’s Shelter

Caroline Gosselin and her team at E18hteen Restaurant Group have partnered with Cornerstone Housing for Women to provide a nourishing meal to the women they serve.

COVID comfort food inspires new business of spices and wellness for Indian entrepreneur

While sick with COVID-19, Prem Pitchiah began experimenting with the turmeric milk remedies that are popular in his home country. It was all the inspiration he needed to start building a business around wellness spices.

The key to running a $500M philanthropic campaign

The personalized donor approach favoured by the TOH has already yielded significant interest, with the campaign almost halfway to its $500-million goal.

Local restaurants face new challenges as plastics ban approaches

While most Ottawa restaurateurs seem to be on board with the environment-saving measures, some of the new, eco-friendly options are putting them in sticky situations.

Dean Julie Beauchamp makes Algonquin College a one-stop-shop for business talent

Dean Julie Beauchamp's industry-driven approach at the Algonquin School of Business is preparing today's students for the workplaces of tomorrow.

Hexo reports $52.1M net loss in Q1, announces share consolidation

The Gatineau-based firm’s first-quarter net loss compared with a net loss of more than $116.9 million a year earlier.

Downtown businesses cheer feds’ plan for public servants to start returning to office next month

Employees across all departments in the core public service will be subject to a "phased introduction" of the return-to-office plan starting Jan. 16.

Mixed bag of results being seen at local malls during this holiday shopping season

Early indications are that the 2022 holiday shopping season will be better than last year, but customers still may not open their wallets as readily as they did pre-pandemic.

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