Ottawa

How BDC is helping YSB Carpentry become a local construction powerhouse

For YSB Carpentry and YSB Hoist, two family-owned businesses in nearby Navan, Ontario, BDC's expertise couldn't have come at a better time.

Time to bring Ottawa’s downtown back to life, says Aiana owner

A long overdue celebration on Wednesday night served as areminder that there’s something special about the downtown core that you’ll rarely ever find in suburbs and strip malls.

Op-ed: Civil servants are people too — don’t they deserve flex work?

"I really like the concept of 'work wherever you work well.' What I don’t understand is why we seem to think that such concepts should not apply to our federal public service," writes OBJ's editor-in-chief.

How Ottawa can lead the country into economic recovery

Over the last year, we’ve been using this column to have a conversation about the positive opportunities...

Small Business Week: BDC chief economist challenges small businesses to get more efficient

It’s Small Business Week, but many entrepreneurs feel more like burying their face in their hands instead of celebrating.

Bright Side of Business: From bedroom moonshine to award-winning spirits, Dunrobin Distilleries has the recipe to success

In just a few short years, Dunrobin Distilleries has grown to a total of 34 full- and part-time employees, including vice-president Jonathan Hatchell, former CEO of the Royal Oak chain. 

Ottawa small businesses don’t share optimistic sentiment seen in national survey

Canada's small and medium-sized businesses are banking on strong growth in the next three years, but that may not be the case in Ottawa.

Tools for better commerce: Lee Valley investing millions in warehouse robots, facility upgrades as sales boom

Ottawa-based retailer's local headcount has grown from 450 to more than 600 since 2018, with the firm adding nearly 100 manufacturing employees in the last two years alone. 

Mayoral candidates take deep dive into housing crisis at GOHBA breakfast

GOHBA, which has more than 360 members, was eager to hear the candidates lay out their detailed vision for the future of housing in Ottawa.

Cap on international students’ working hours should be lifted permanently: advocates

Immigration Minister announced the federal government would temporarily remove the 20-hour cap on the number of hours international students can work to address labour shortages.

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