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The Bright Side of Business: Centretown salon owner Gamal Rahman combines hairstyling with love for art

Owner of the Connoisseur Art and Hair Studio offers free lessons to community amid pandemic downturn

Podcast: Shopify’s C-suite shakeup, hot cottage market and ‘turning dirty air into dollars’

Listen on Spotify or Soundcloud, or watch the video on OBJ's YouTube channel.

Ottawa businesswomen take bite out of pandemic with major expansion of Corner Peach

Emma Campbell and Caroline Murphy turn popular Somerset Street West restaurant into thriving food store during COVID-19 crisis

You can make a difference for the good of the planet – here’s how

Carbonbase offers an easy and rewarding way to offset your carbon footprint

Sweep deal: Calgary-based landscaping firm acquires Ottawa street-cleaning company

After merging with another local company last year, Urban Life Solutions said this week it’s acquired Ottawa-based Richard’s Sweeping.

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.
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Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming an essential tool in today's workplace, helping organizations improve efficiency, streamline operations, and enhance decision-making. However, as AI becomes more integrated into day-to-day business, employers must also navigate the legal, ethical, and operational risks that come with its use. Join Jordon White of Emond Harnden LLP for an informative webinar on the evolving role of AI in the Canadian workplace. This webinar will cover: -- The use of AI by employees in complaints, grievances, and workplace disputes. -- Key liability risks arising from the improper use of AI technologies. -- Practical strategies for safely and effectively integrating AI into your operations.
Navigating AI in the Canadian Employment Landscape: Risks, Responsibilities, and Best Practices

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