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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.

Protests deal another blow to reeling downtown businesses, merchants say

Hotel association boss suggests trucker convoy could continue for a while yet as some protesters book rooms for next weekend.

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Ottawa police call in reinforcements as convoy takes up positions around Parliament

Some protesters are promising to stay put in the capital until Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is forced out.

How to implement a family trust in your business

This article provides an overview of various planning matters related to the use of a family trust...

On the grow: OBJ seeking Ottawa’s Fastest-Growing Companies

Annual competition is a unique opportunity for local enterprises to be recognized for substantial, sustainable and profitable growth over the past three years.

How Bruyère cut costs and increased care with Algonquin’s Lean program

By undergoing Lean Green Belt training, staff were taught how to improve patient satisfaction and care outcomes while reducing costs.  

Rebranded fitness studio powers through pandemic with digital offerings

LF3 founders Jenna York and Michael Donnelly have done the heavy lifting needed to turn their boutique lifestyle fitness studios into a hybrid model of in-person and virtual services.
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For Ottawa-based tech founders looking to raise capital, these are challenging days. The "valley of death," that precarious gap between initial startup and sustainable growth, appears to be widening. While early funding often comes from family and friends, angel investors play a critical role in bridging this gap. In Ottawa, the Capital Angel Network (CAN) has anchored the local angel investor ecosystem since 2010. Despite a downturn in venture capital nationally, CAN bucked the trend in 2025, recording its second-biggest year in history. With a membership that includes individual angels, venture capital firms, family offices, and accelerators, CAN invested approximately $8 million in 2025 alone. In this episode of Techopia Live, OBJ publisher Michael Curran speaks with Suzanne Grant, the executive director of the Capital Angel Network. They discuss: -- Deal Flow in 2025: Why CAN ranked as the number one angel group in Canada for the number of deals invested last year. -- The Impact of AI: How investors are looking for a "moat" in an increasingly crowded AI sector. -- Diversity: How CAN is leading the country with 37% women investors, helping to diversify the local deal flow. -- Noteworthy Investments: Recent support for local and regional innovators like Marlowe, Plantaform, and Hyalodex. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:15 Introducing Suzanne Grant 14:02 Sponsor Segment 20:50 Capital MASHUP and NACO Summit 2026 22:25 Closing and What’s Ahead at OBJ For more on Ottawa’s tech and innovation scene, visit https://obj.ca/techopia. Subscribe to Techopia’s weekly newsletter here: https://obj121.activehosted.com/f/
Techopia Live: Local angels defy VC downturn | Episode 296

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