
Ottawa teens Valentina Mounzer and Danika Hindson are now in talks with CIBC to find a manufacturer to mass-produce their creation, called Breadwinner.
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Ottawa teens Valentina Mounzer and Danika Hindson are now in talks with CIBC to find a manufacturer to mass-produce their creation, called Breadwinner.

Ottawa drops off list of Canada’s top 10 cities for VC funding
It’s a far cry from the first half of 2020, when Ottawa ranked fifth in the total number of VC transactions with 16 on record.

Hexo stock plunges nearly 30% as Ottawa cannabis firm issues US$140M worth of new units
Company has been issuing new shares at a steady clip as it seeks to finance its ambitious expansion plans.

‘Doing the right thing’: more Ottawa companies set to mandate employee vaccinations
Software firms Shopify and Klipfolio are among the local organizations that are requiring workers to get two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine before they can

Philanthropy in Ottawa: RBC supports Canadian artists with National Gallery donation
Support makes art more accessible to Canadians while also empowering artists to showcase their talents on the world stage.

Ottawa Tourism, Kanata Hub350 partner to elevate local tech community
Local tech leaders will soon have the opportunity to leave a mark on their industry and play a role in the capital’s economic recovery thanks

How businesses facing pandemic upheaval are ‘seizing the opportunity’
Amid the disruption faced over the past 18 months, astute business leaders are increasingly on the lookout for “slow burn” or long-term opportunities emerging from

Capitalizing on Ottawa’s evolving commercial leasing market
With many office towers and traditional mainstreets still quiet, tenants and landlords alike face an uncertain outlook.

We-Vibe maker expects growth surge at Ottawa R&D hub to continue after merger with U.K. firm
Much of sexual wellness giant’s R&D is done in the National Capital Region, where the popular We-Vibe vibrator was invented more than a decade ago.

Hexo shifting to Nasdaq, adding marketing guru to C-suite as expansion drive ramps up
Cannabis producer is transferring its U.S. listing from the New York Stock Exchange in a move that’s expected to take effect next week.
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