
Opinions divided on governments’ COVID-19 response performance
There’s been frustrations with the federal government around vaccine expectations, and with the provincial government over its mixed messages surrounding public health restrictions.
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Opinions divided on governments’ COVID-19 response performance
There’s been frustrations with the federal government around vaccine expectations, and with the provincial government over its mixed messages surrounding public health restrictions.

Ottawa’s travel ‘savant’ sells downtown agency to U.S.-based firm
Scott McCord’s business has been the go-to agency for Parliament Hill staffers, civil servants and journalists in the nation’s capital for 22 years.

Escape Manor’s Neil Schwartz joins Mann Lawyers’ business law team
After helping launch one of Ottawa’s most successful new wave entertainment companies Neil Schwartz is taking his unique blend of expertise to Mann Lawyers LLP.

Family businesses better positioned to drive Canada’s economic recovery: report
KPMG Enterprise and STEP Project Global Consortium report reveals successful pandemic strategies to rebound and remerge stronger


How an Ontario startup is fighting wildfires – and climate change – one patent at a time
A group of Ontario firefighters-turned-entrepreneurs have found a way to make battling flames a safer business – not only for first responders, but for the

From real estate deals to Italian markets, it’s been a busy business season

Ottawa’s Canada Care Medical Group acquired by U.S. firm
Local organization has 10 locations in Eastern Canada.

Beau’s lands exclusive beer deal with Porter
Beau’s Lug Tread ale will headline a rotating selection of the brewer’s products that will now be offered as part of the airline’s complimentary in-flight

Habitat for Humanity CEO steps down to launch horticultural therapy business
Alexis Ashworth credits plants and gardening with helping to maintain her strong mental health during COVID-19 lockdowns.
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