
Aging hydro grid needs upgrade, biz leaders say in wake of Saturday’s deadly storm
About 74,000 customers remained without power in the city Tuesday afternoon, and Hydro Ottawa officials said it could be days before the grid is fully
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Aging hydro grid needs upgrade, biz leaders say in wake of Saturday’s deadly storm
About 74,000 customers remained without power in the city Tuesday afternoon, and Hydro Ottawa officials said it could be days before the grid is fully

Saturday’s devastating storm that knocked the lights out at tens of thousands of homes and businesses across the city delivered a powerful feeling of deja
Comparing Canada’s online brokers and robo-advisors
While the bulk of Canadians’ portfolios are still invested using the traditional advisor-plus-mutual fund combination, fee-conscious investors are gravitating towards online brokers and robo advisors

Philanthropy in Ottawa: Honouring a father’s love of community
“My father, Mike, was a dedicated board member to the OTLBC. There was nothing he wouldn’t do to keep the club vibrant for future generations.
On June 2, 2022, we have the privilege to decide who the leaders of Ontario will be. We have a chance to use our voice
The COVID-19 pandemic worsens the debt situation among Canadians
According to a new survey, the number of debt-ridden Canadians has increased in the past few years. This is particularly attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic

As the Telethon inches ever closer, it’s a great time for everyone in the community to pause and think about the impact CHEO has had

Op-ed: Ottawa’s business community always steps up, even when no one’s looking
“Ottawa isn’t just a pretty face … I started to wonder why we’re a community where “service” is so respected, even expected,” writes Kimothy Walker,

Gatineau businesses affected by protests to get federal relief
Merchants that lost income due to the demonstrations against vaccine mandates earlier this year can apply for up to $10,000 in funding.

Trexity riding high as pump prices soar
“We’re riding an incredible wave right now,” says co-founder and CEO of Ottawa-based last-mile delivery firm that ships goods on behalf of merchants in four
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