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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.
‘We’ve simply run out of time’: Bluesfest cancelled for second straight year
While this year’s festival won’t be happening, Bluesfest boss Mark Monahan said Rage Against the Machine has already been confirmed as a headliner for 2022.

Canopy Growth continues acquisition spree, signs $435M deal to buy Supreme Cannabis
Purchase marks Canopy’s latest move as it watches to see whether the U.S. loosens laws around marijuana following the election of President Joe Biden.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa East Orléans: A home away from home
The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa East Orléans is adapting its services to become a touchdown workplace for employees looking for a change of

Nelligan Law senior partner Allan O’Brien remembered as a ‘lawyer’s lawyer’
O’Brien, 75, leaves a legacy of advocacy and dedication to excellence in his field

Prospectus: We’re not all in this together
As vaccines roll out and we inch closer to a recovery phase, let’s remember the inequity this terrible health-care crisis has exposed.

Canopy Growth acquires Ace Valley cannabis in bid to grow brand loyalty
The Canadian cannabis market has seen a wave of consolidation.

Bridgehead sales down 30% in 2020, parent company says
Ottawa-based coffee chain says it’s still going ahead with its planned new location at Carleton University this fall.
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