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Ontario government confirms it will match Tax Reduction Subclass for small businesses

The province confirmed today that it will match the municipal property tax reduction put forward by Ottawa city council.

Taking care of (family) business: uOttawa researcher tackles thorny issues of succession planning

In part one of a two-part Q&A, Telfer School of Management professor Peter Jaskiewicz talks about the vital economic role of family enterprises and why's it so important to ensure they survive.

Pursuing legal action against protesters a ‘prohibitive exercise’ for business owners, lawyers say

Businesses that have shut their doors due to the ongoing protest in the city’s downtown core will likely face a costly, drawn-out battle if they turn to the civil courts for redress, experts say.

Ottawa businesses devastated by protest, OCOBIA survey finds

Almost three-quarters of businesses located in and around the downtown core have lost revenue as a direct result of the trucker convoy, a new survey says.

Brazeau Seller Law welcomes David Reid as partner

During Reid's tenure as a lawyer with Brazeau Seller Law, he became an important member of the firm, in particular, to the team's real estate department.

OBJ launches the 2022 Book of Lists with virtual event

The Ottawa Business Journal officially launched the 2022 Book of Lists today with a virtual event that featured interviews from business leaders in the Ottawa community.

Hexo receives warning from Nasdaq after non-compliance with bid requirements

Gatineau-based firm became non-compliant when its closing bid price for common shares listed on the Nasdaq dropped below US$1 for 30 consecutive trading days.