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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.

Stay tuned to meet our Fastest Growing Companies for 2022

Later this week, we’ll be revealing OBJ’s top 10 fastest-growing companies for 2022. Learning about our top 10 is a bit like reading the story of the past two years.

Ottawa companies get a shine on their halo

Despite challenges, companies helped raise over $50,000 to purchase snowsuits for 1,035 children from low-income families.

Saint Paul University: Ottawa’s engaged, human, open and spiritual university is a hidden gem

Contrary to popular belief, Saint Paul University is not solely a religious institution. For example, while students...

‘Key person’ insurance could save your company from crisis

Businesses may not realize the risk associated with being dependent on an owner, executive or CEO until it is too late, but it's a scenario becoming more and more common. 

Mapping the future of Lansdowne: Ottawa’s place to meet

Unpacking the importance of Lansdowne to Ottawa's tourism sector and how the community space has become Ottawa premiere meeting place for sports, festivals and business events. 

Canadian Tulip Festival: Not just for grandma anymore

This May, crowds will be welcomed back in-person to celebrate the festival’s 70th anniversary and admire the 300,000 tulips at Commissioners Park at Dow’s Lake.

Ukraine: Updated measures and guidance regarding Ukrainian nationals wishing to visit or to remain in Canada

Please note the following is provided as information only. We have tried to be current and accurate....

Bright Side of Business: Oat Couture Café gives back by providing a hearty meal to those in need

Brian Montgomery always knew he wanted to run his own café one day — what he didn’t know was that oatmeal would be his ticket to success and his contribution to the community. 

Cannabis company Hexo hit by one-time charges, reports $690.3M net loss

Hexo Corp. reported a net loss of $690.3 million as it recorded $616 million in one-time impairment charges in its latest quarter as it worked to turn around the cannabis business.

Philanthropy in Ottawa: Lawyer Marc Jolicoeur and wife create legacy endowment fund for deadly brain cancer

Even after Marc Jolicoeur became a successful lawyer and community leader, it’s clear he never forgot where he came from nor the people he met along the way.
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