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.

Pop-up businesses in store for Lansdowne as OSEG looks to attract more visitors to site

Ottawa

The organization behind Lansdowne Live says it will offer small businesses a chance to open short-term storefronts at the 40-acre site starting this fall.

Ottawa airport in ‘scramble’ to fund LRT station after feds cough up $6.4M of projected $16.8M cost

Tourism

Airport boss Mark Laroche says he’s still awaiting word on when the feds will reopen the terminal to direct flights from U.S. and international destinations.

Philanthropy in Ottawa: CHEO banks on TD for mental health support

Ottawa

Mental health teams of crisis workers are delivering virtual care side-by-side with emergency department physicians and nurses.

Cannabis company Hexo reports $20.7M Q3 loss, revenue edges higher

Ottawa

Ottawa-based firm’s net revenue totalled $22.7 million, up from $22.1 million in the same quarter last year.

Ottawa entrepreneurs tee up golf glove subscription service

Ottawa

With backing from a former PGA Tour pro, Red Rooster is looking to shake up the market for a key – but often underappreciated –

Facing prolonged post-pandemic recovery, Sala San Marco converting portion of Little Italy event space into food store

Retail

“It’s going to be a long time before people want to get into a room with 300 other people.”

Second class-action suit against Hexo dismissed in U.S. court

Ottawa

Ottawa firm was one of three major Canadian pot producers hit with lawsuits last year alleging they exaggerated or overestimated sales figures and market potential.