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Rise of the silver stackers: Ottawa-area coin shops swamped by demand for silver bullion

Rising demand from individuals looking for a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty is colliding with a supply shortage.

How strategic IP helped propel Hexo into a multimillion-dollar cannabis powerhouse

HEXO knew it had to be proactive in securing a strategic portfolio of intellectual property (IP) assets – including patents, trade secrets, trademarks and copyrights.

Ontario tightens restrictions, gives police new powers amid dire COVID predictions

New measures include reducing capacity limits in essential retail stores and shutting down non-essential construction sites.

Turning back the pages of time: Ottawa startup sees bright future in old-school book-publishing techniques

Harvard-trained neurobiologist Alex Simon is turning his passion for high-quality, leather-bound volumes into a burgeoning business opportunity.

Cannabis producer Hexo seeks $1.2B capital raise to fund expansion plans

CEO Sebastien St-Louis said the Ottawa-based company is seeking “maximum flexibility” to make acquisitions and sign partnerships with players in related industries.

Philanthropy in Ottawa: Local lawyers raise the bar for the Ottawa Food Bank

Record-breaking $98,000 raised during Firms Fill Fridges campaign.

Our work-from-home trend has developed ergonomic growing pains

Regardless of how quickly COVID-19 vaccines are rolled out, the new prevalence of the home office is largely here to stay.

The Bright Side of Business: Fashion industry entrepreneur Stacey Martin looks to ‘scale in a big way’

More than a decade after launching her clothing line, the Ottawa entrepreneur is raising capital and striking international marketing partnerships.

Ottawa-Gatineau jobless rate holds steady at 6.5% in March

Employers added nearly 8,000 new jobs to their payrolls last month, StatsCan says, but those gains were offset by more people looking for work.

That’s rich: Shopify’s Lütke Canada’s second-wealthiest person, Forbes says

Mitel founder Terry Matthews and Claridge Homes CEO Bill Malhotra are also members of the billionaires’ club.
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To help showcase the 2026 Forty Under 40 recipients, OBJ and the Ottawa Board of Trade produced several video profiles. In this video, we asked the Forty Under 40 recipients about what they like about living and doing business in Ottawa. Want to read more about the 2026 Forty Under 40? Check out OBJ’s June magazine, which includes features and profiles on all the recipients. Read the digital edition here: https://issuu.com/greatrivermedia/docs/obj_flagship_june_2026?fr=sMTU4NzkxNTQ5MjQ Nominations for 2027 will open in June. Check this website for updates: https://fortyunder40.smapply.io/prog/forty_under_40_online_nomination_process/ #FortyUnder40 #OttawaBusinessJournal #OttawaBoardOfTrade #OttawaBusiness #OttawaLeaders #BusinessCommunity #BehindTheScenes
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