Ottawa

Ottawa-specific coverage of local business news, including tourism, retail, transportation, city hall and more. Issues related to human resources and philanthropy are often featured.

The hidden costs of Ottawa’s ‘revitalization’

Should hard-hit merchants be compensated when construction projects decimate their business?

Legal cannabis sales in Ottawa flat as stores continue to multiply

Nation’s capital ranks sixth out of 160 cities in per-capita sales, according to the Ontario Cannabis Store

Philanthropy in Ottawa: Giant Tiger roars in support of mental health

Family Services Ottawa has been overwhelmed with requests for mental health support over the past year as the pandemic places additional strain on individuals and families across the region.

Ottawa employers, musicians collaborate to attract skilled workers to the capital

The Ottawa Music Industry Coalition is partnering with businesses to kickstart the local industry

Local Indigenous artisans face new business opportunities, challenges amid pandemic

Entrepreneurs finding new ways of connecting with customers as interest in supporting Indigenous businesses grows.

Podcast:‌ ‌Kanata North pushes for autonomous buses and shuttles, Ottawa home prices ‘levelling out,’ Eli Fathi retiring

Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify, SoundCloud and other audio platforms.

Ontario accelerates move to next phase of reopening

The decision clears the way for dining facilities, retail outlets and personal care businesses to begin serving patrons indoors next Friday.

Ottawa-Gatineau unemployment rate edges up to 7.8% in June

Ottawa’s economy added jobs for the eighth straight month, but the gains were accompanied by a surge in the number of residents entering or re-entering the labour force.