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OBJ wins business journalism award

Ottawa

Editor David Sali recognized for feature exploring challenges and opportunities facing Ottawa mall merchants and their landlords.

Former nurse’s passion for birds takes flight with new Wild Birds Unlimited store in Kanata

Retail

Retail shop to serve as community hub by bringing people and nature together through hobby of backyard bird feeding

How a marriage breakdown threatens your business (and vice-versa)

Ottawa

Without the right safeguards, the undoing of one can often have a domino effect on the other. And, the safeguards need to go in both

Trump’s visa ban could be boost for talent-hungry Ottawa firms, immigration lawyer says

Ottawa

U.S. move could could provide new talent pipeline for local tech firms that say a shortage of skilled labour is a major issue in the

Ottawa Tourism looks to boost ‘hyperlocal’ visits with discount program

Tourism

Free “digital passport” allows users to get discounts and special offers from more than 60 local tourism businesses.

Movies, yoga, comedy in the great outdoors: Wesley Clover Parks becomes multi-purpose venue

Sports and Entertainment

Outdoor recreation facility on Corkstown Road will host a variety of events and activities over the next couple of months, from drive-in movies to spinning

City to close several ByWard Market streets to accommodate larger patios

Ottawa

Bars and restaurants have seen capacity reduced due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Now, for tomorrow: Steps for Ottawa businesses to survive the downturn – and be ready to ride the recovery

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Despite the current uncertainty, there are practical measures business owners can take to strengthen their current position and orient their company for success.

Canopy Growth maintains high hopes for legal cannabis market, even as COVID-19 spreads

Ottawa

Canopy’s performance in Canada’s recreational market has improved “modestly” in recent weeks as brick-and-mortar stores reopened, company executives say.