Ottawa

It was inevitable that Candace Tierney would start her own business — the writing was on the wall even when she was still a student at the University of Ottawa. Now, she's the founder of Oat & Mill vegan, oat milk ice cream.

In the spirit of the season, OBJ has put together a list of the top 10 stories to watch in 2023. Here are the final five.

Founded in 2014, A7G is an Indigenous-owned and youth-led non-profit focusing on cultural support and empowerment programs for Indigenous youth with traditional knowledge and guidance from Elders. 

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

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

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.

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

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