Ottawa

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.

Erin Crowe leaving Ottawa Senators for position with Canada Soccer

Ottawa, Sports and Entertainment, Top Stories

Erin Crowe, who has worked with the Ottawa Senators for 20 years, most recently as executive vice-president, chief financial officer and chief operating officer, is

Mathieu Grondin, Ottawa nightlife commissioner. Photo provided by the City of Ottawa.

‘This doesn’t happen overnight’: Nightlife commissioner Mathieu Grondin sheds light on his role

Ottawa, Insider Only Sports and Entertainment, Top Stories, Tourism

Escape Manor co-founders Chris Bisson and Steve Wilson

‘Scrappy we got’: How Escape Manor found its way out of the pandemic

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Owner Farid Dagher is opening a new venue on Rideau Street, Gridwrks, which will replace Mavericks Bar and Cafe Dekcuf. Photo by NPG Studio.

Owner of new music venue on Rideau St. says he’ll have ‘synergies’ with History Ottawa

Ottawa, Insider Only Sports and Entertainment, Top Stories, Tourism

Board of trade announces members of downtown champions table

Ottawa, Top Stories

The Ottawa Board of Trade has announced the members of its “Downtown Ottawa Champions Table,” a mix of private- and public-sector professionals who will “drive

Dave Walsh is KPMG's new Ottawa office managing partner. Photo provided by Dave Walsh.

People on the Move: Dave Walsh takes over as Ottawa office managing partner for KPMG

Ottawa, Human Resources, People on the Move, Top Stories

Dave Walsh has taken on a new role with KPMG Canada, becoming office managing partner in the National Capital Region, the company announced recently. Walsh

Letter to the Editor: DEI efforts benefit businesses and employees

Human Resources, Ottawa, Top Stories

Re: Op-ed: DEI has to go, our businesses and future depend on it Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is a crucial component of not only

Kyla Ronellenfitsch, founder of Relay Strategies, speaks at the International Women's Day luncheon hosted by the Canadian Club on Ottawa. Photo by Mia Jensen

‘Trad wives’? One Ottawa pollster sees more working women opting for traditional roles

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One Ottawa pollster argues that burnout and a rise in conservative women’s movements are prompting more women to return to the realm of the home.

Fireside chat to kick off the Unleashed 2025 with Kelly Storie, Executive Director, La Siembra Cooperative with Michael Murr, Executive Director, Centre for Social Enterprise Development. Photo by Andrea Kennedy.

Ottawa’s social enterprise companies urge consumers to continue to support their work

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Ottawa social enterprise companies are looking to consumers to support them in their work, particularly as they navigate the current economic climate. Often operated by