Late start, loss of banquet revenues threaten to leave local golf courses in financial hole
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Late start, loss of banquet revenues threaten to leave local golf courses in financial hole
“Right now to some extent, we’re the only show in town.”
Ottawa printing company says plan to produce medical masks stuck in limbo
Owner of Ottawa printing company waiting to learn whether he’ll have a market for the personal protective equipment.
Op-ed: City of Ottawa’s financial health and future not immune to COVID-19
Property tax and water bill deferrals, combined with declining revenues, is hurting the city’s cash position.
‘The future is very exciting’: Hunt leaves OSEG to focus on growing pro soccer in Ottawa
After playing a vital role in the revival of junior hockey and CFL football in Ottawa, Jeff Hunt is facing what might be his biggest
Ottawa’s economy to contract 2.4% in 2020; rebound in new year: Conference Board
The outsized influence of the federal government on the local economy means Ottawa will fare better than many other Canadian cities.
With live-action productions at a standstill, Ottawa’s animation industry is booming
Animation studios throughout the city are in hiring mode as the industry works full-tilt to meet growing demand for content.
Opening of new interprovincial zipline pushed to 2021
Organizers had hoped 1,400-foot zipline would draw some 30,000 participants in its inaugural year.
Sponsors stick with Tulip Festival as major events experiment with virtual editions
Festival organizers said Monday the popular annual spring celebration is on track to surpass last year’s total sponsorship revenues of $61,000 despite moving online.
Returning to work: The health and safety realities facing Ottawa employers
Masks and temperature checks? Refusals to work? Several Ottawa employment lawyers say businesses and organizations are obligated to take “reasonable precautions” to maintain a safe
Coping with COVID-19: Behind the headlines
In this Coping With COVID-19 podcast episode, OBJ publisher Michael Curran speaks with OBJ editors David Sali and Peter Kovessy about some of the week’s
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