Ottawa

Ottawa-specific coverage of local business news, including tourism, retail, transportation, city hall and more. Issues related to human resources and philanthropy are often featured.

The dangers of real estate auction sales

Ottawa residents may have noticed a new way to buy and sell residential properties: online real estate...

Mark Sutcliffe: A vibrant, growing Ottawa needs vibrant, growing local businesses

OBJ reached out to the mayoral candidates about their views on the city’s business community and its priorities and will be sharing their responses, in their own words, over the next few days.

Ottawa’s hotel industry still faces ‘big hurdles’ to return to pre-pandemic levels, leaders say

Despite a surge in domestic travel this summer, sector’s recovery still lags behind that of other big Canadian cities, officials argue.

New offerings, fresh ideas: Algonquin College’s Hospitality and Tourism programs gear up amid industry labour shortages

Having worked with the hospitality & tourism industry for the last three decades, Michael Tarnowski says the labour challenges occurring across the sector are like nothing he’s ever seen.

Local businesses are making an impact with snowsuits, cookies and smiles

Ottawa businesses and other community-minded organizations are stepping up to keep marginalized children warm this winter by...

Catherine McKenney: I will be Ottawa’s champion — including for our small businesses

OBJ reached out to the mayoral candidates about their views on the city’s business community and its priorities and will be sharing their responses, in their own words, over the next several days.

The slowing of the growing season: Time to reset your financial outlook

Here is a quick cheat sheet for business owners to get back in the game after some personal downtime.

Bob Chiarelli: Community has strength and leadership to pull together

OBJ reached out to the mayoral candidates about their views on the city’s business community and its priorities and will be sharing their responses, in their own words, over the next several days.

Three things Ottawa business leaders would like to see from the next council

Executives from the retail, live music, hospitality and tech sectors weighed in on their top priorities for the city's next group of elected officials during a lively panel discussion.