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Lack of clarity on business reopenings ‘frustrating’ for BIA boss

Wellington West merchants say they're confused by lack of clear set of rules regarding guidelines for getting back in business.

Ottawa’s unemployment rate drops to 6.7% in January

The number of people working in Ottawa-Gatineau rose by about 9,600 last month, Statistics Canada said, while the labour force also grew.

Best Offices Ottawa: Designing the post-pandemic workplace

Companies across the city are asking fresh questions about how best to use their office space effectively as employees begin to think about returning to the workplace later this year.

Gatineau’s D.L. Building Materials acquired by U.S. company

Local firm says it will continue to operate as a standalone business.

Ottawa accounting firm Evolta poised to expand digital-first model to T.O.

Firm to launch a six-figure Google ad campaign in the Greater Toronto Area as it strives to reach goal of quadrupling revenues from $5 million to $20 million over the next five years.

The risks of mixing business and personal technology

While the ubiquity of mobile and portable technology has helped many employees stay connected to their workplace through the pandemic, it has also created new cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

‘Mobile rage room’ offers relief to Ottawa residents bouncing off walls during pandemic

Vengeance Van sees increased demand from families frustrated over tougher lockdown measures

Former Deloitte Ottawa partner Abbott takes on new leadership role at BDO

Veteran accountant becomes BDO's new managing partner and will oversee 270 employees at nine locations in Ottawa and the surrounding area.

Book excerpt: The Billion Dollar Start-Up

Hexo co-founders Adam Miron and Sébastien St-Louis, along with writer Julie Beun, reflect on their journey creating the local licensed cannabis producer.

2021 hands Ottawa’s tech innovators a roster of competitive opportunities

Heading into 2021, what opportunities await Ottawa’s tech sector?
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