
Hexo unveils expected savings from strategic plan, facility reconfiguration
Cannabis firm says its plan, which was unveiled last month after its debts mounted and its co-founder left the business, will deliver about $175 million
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Hexo unveils expected savings from strategic plan, facility reconfiguration
Cannabis firm says its plan, which was unveiled last month after its debts mounted and its co-founder left the business, will deliver about $175 million

Bird e-scooters take flight, successful season for Canada-owned company as Ottawa usage soars
Company says usage of its vehicles in the capital increased by 52 per cent compared with 2020 to a total of 244,467 rides.

‘A plethora of empty rooms’: No Winterlude, no February, hoteliers lament
Bookings disappear, revenues dry up after city’s biggest annual winter tourism event is put on ice for the second year in a row due to

Calling all rising business stars: 2022 Forty Under 40 nominations now open
This year marks the 25th edition of the prestigious event, which has honoured more than 900 local business leaders since its inception.

Clean Water Works acquired by Toronto-area infrastructure service company
Local firm that provides sewer, plumbing and other services has customers in Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick and employs about 225 people.
The time to get a business valuation is now for immediate tax savings
By now, most business owners are likely aware of the positive developments from Finance Canada (Bill C-208) over the summer that have effectively allowed business
What do stocks, gold and Bitcoin have in common?
Stocks, gold and Bitcoin. At first glance, there doesn’t seem to be anything similar between these three incredibly different assets. Bitcoin doesn’t exist anywhere except

Bagel business is booming for Kettlemans
Ottawa-based chain has made a splash on the Toronto scene and is looking to do the same in Montreal.

Hard-hit Ottawa small businesses to get federal funding, marketing support
Bank Street, Preston Street, Somerset Chinatown, Sparks Street and Vanier BIAs have been chosen to participate in program aimed at revitalizing mainstreet retailers.

While it’s hard to get definitive numbers on such things, according to the Yelp yellow pages there are 196 shawarma shops in Ottawa.
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