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La Cité gets nearly $13M from feds, province to upgrade classrooms, tech infrastructure

Cash will be disbursed over the next three years to help the east-end francophone college “transform its technology infrastructure” and implement a new digital strategy.

Ottawa Tourism to dole out millions in grants to local businesses

The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario is giving local organization $5.5 million to help Ottawa-based tourism businesses develop "new and enhanced products and services."

Smash hit: Crowdfunding campaign raises more than $41K for Rainbow Bistro

Launched in late February, the crowdfunding effort had set a goal of raising $37,000 in 37 days to celebrate the 37th anniversary of “Ottawa’s legendary home of live music.”

Philanthropy in Ottawa: Heart Institute receives $1-million gift from Myers Automotive Group

The Mews brothers were so grateful to the UOHI for the medical care provided to their father that they recently gave a $1-million gift to the foundation. 

Proceed with caution: Why adaptive leadership is key to the new world of work

Two prominent Ottawa HR experts tell OBJ that adapting to the new world of work is an elephant that has to be eaten one bite at a time.

Reel believer: Incoming film commissioner Saint Sardos says Ottawa is a ‘jewel’ for producers

Industry veteran takes over as head of the not-for-profit Ottawa Film Office from Bruce Harvey, a former entertainment lawyer and film producer who launched the organization in 2017.

Ingenium museums cater to office-shrinking companies with new corporate program

Under the new offering, corporate partners are given access to the museums’ spaces to hold collaborative meetings, off-site retreats, team-building sessions or industry conferences.

Bright Side of Business: QuakeLab’s rigorous approach takes diversity and inclusion beyond the pizza party

Local firm's growing client list now includes community health centres across Ottawa, the City of Ottawa, Amnesty International and the Red Cross.

The future is hybrid

In arguably one of the biggest collective pivots that we will see in our lifetime, the Covid-19...
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