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Chef Sarath Mohan goes from Katha to Kozhi with new fried chicken concept

When you think of Indian food, what comes to mind? For most people, it’s takeout curries, naan and aromatic rice dishes that allow you to over-indulge for a reasonable price. Perhaps the warm spices that fill the air of your local takeout spot that you’ve been ordering from every other Friday for the past five years.

Ottawa consultant Max Brault balances accessibility standards with AI usage

When Max Brault helped launch the Accessible Canada Act in 2019, artificial intelligence was not on anyone’s radar. But seven years later, the consultant says businesses are keen to adjust their accessibility guidelines, now with AI in the mix.

Feds’ four-day RTO plan could benefit lower-tier properties, new Avison Young exec says

Jordan Lovett, who officially joined Avison Young this week, told OBJ there are “a lot of questions” about the future of the local commercial real estate market as federal civil servants prepare to report to the office four days a week beginning July 6.

Defence spending helps fuel uptick in M&A activity in Ottawa

When it comes to mergers and acquisitions, three local experts say the past few years have been sluggish in Ottawa, but there’s been an uptick in activity, with businesses from multiple sectors ready to buy or sell.

Architecture firm Dialog chooses location near LeBreton Flats for local office

An architecture firm with offices across Canada and in the U.S. is opening a local studio near LeBreton Flats, where it hopes to be involved in future development.

Local filmmaker breaks into industry with documentary on women’s pro soccer

Ottawa filmmaker Krista Marchand was passionate about documenting the rise of women’s soccer in Canada, but first...

uOttawa creates new role to help businesses benefit from advanced research

With business leaders facing pressure to innovate to attract customers and government funding, the University of Ottawa has created a new role to connect industry with advanced research.

High fuel costs could be the wild card for summer tourist season

When bookings shot up 25 per cent in the first two months of 2026, RVezy founder Michael McNaught was expecting a banner tourism season. But by March, things had taken a turn for his online RV rental platform.

Toronto developer plans ‘heritage chic’ boutique hotel as part of Lansdowne 2.0

A boutique hotel is in the works as part of the Lansdowne 2.0 project.  The Toronto-based developer behind...

Porter Airlines seeks ways to attract scarce talent to Ottawa

From pilots to air traffic controllers, the aviation industry is facing a global shortage of skilled labour. In response, at least one airline flying out of Ottawa is finding ways to make itself and the city more competitive to attract and retain talent.

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