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The real reason why Françoise Gagnon decided to sell ADGA Group when she did

CEO took over company from founder and father Denis Gagnon in 2014 and led the firm to new heights, doubling its revenues and tripling its profits.

Commissionaires Ottawa Group is on fire with latest acquisition, ADGA Group

The region’s largest security services provider is getting even bigger. Commissionaires Ottawa Group has announced that, as of...

Building your talent pipeline through Algonquin College

Wondering how you can start building your talent pipeline? Look no further than Algonquin College.

Cobblestone Tours offers new way to cruise capital in winter — minus the frostbite

Leave it to a former paramedic to help resuscitate the local tourism sector. Étienne LeBlanc-Cameron, together with business...

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 remember for the beleaguered retail sector.

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 the capital's downtown core back to life.

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...

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.

It’s been a slice so far: Gabriel’s boss George Hanna savours role as head of iconic local restaurant chain

“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 Gabriel’s, to be honest with you.”
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