Is Ottawa heading for its biggest holiday shopping season ever? Retail expert says it’s a good bet
Traffic at Ottawa malls is soaring after a blue Christmas in 2020, paving the way for what one analyst says could be a December to
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Q&A: How do we revitalize Ottawa’s downtown core?
In advance of next week’s Ottawa’s Economic Outlook event, urban advocate Mary Rowe speaks with OBJ’s Michael Curran about what can be done to bring
Biz leaders hail ‘consensus-builder’ Watson for pragmatic leadership
Ottawa’s longtime mayor – who announced Friday he won’t be running for re-election – praised as a “strong advocate” for local entrepreneurs.
Talking Tourism: A new generation for sport in Ottawa
With events and festivals making their return to the capital, a resurgence in sports tourism is expected to follow suit – in part, due to
Mayor Jim Watson won’t seek re-election this fall
Mayor announced Friday that he is moving on from the job he has held for nearly the last 12 years when his current term ends.
“I always knew that this is what I wanted to do,” the 47-year-old says. “I didn’t think of doing anything else except owning my own
It’s official: Food For Thought is now a bona fide charity in Ottawa
A local grassroots movement to keep vulnerable people fed during the pandemic has picked up more steam than a simmering pressure cooker full of beans.
An Ottawa-based solution to the menstrual industry’s woes
After launching three weeks ago, Only already has approximately 100 subscribers, with a tampon applicator as the most popular purchase.
Bright side of business: Jamieson Law reaps real rewards from going virtual
Three years before the pandemic forced the legal industry to move online, Bree Jamieson-Holloway had already opened a virtual law firm.
How to include people with disabilities in your workplace
Learning how to incorporate accessibility into a workplace not only expands companies’ labour pools, but also works to make employment an accessible, tangible possibility for
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