
Ottawa-Gatineau’s unemployment rate falls to 6.7% in December
The region’s labour force – which includes unemployed people actively looking for work – stood at just under 782,000, well below last January’s pre-pandemic total
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Ottawa-Gatineau’s unemployment rate falls to 6.7% in December
The region’s labour force – which includes unemployed people actively looking for work – stood at just under 782,000, well below last January’s pre-pandemic total

Ottawa consulting firm CPCS merges with U.K.-based company
The combined firm will have a total headcount of nearly 140 people and annual revenues of more than US$30 million.

Province to allow Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs to play at home this season
But no spectators will be allowed inside the arena to watch in person, according to a media report.

Hendry Warren LLP welcomes Jennifer Dawe as partner
Dawe is passionate about client service and is committed to helping entrepreneurs successfully achieve their financial goals.

Sueling Ching said the province will likely have no choice but to extend widespread business shutdowns if the city’s infection rate continues at its current

The Bright Side of Business: PranaShanti Yoga Centre opens two new locations during pandemic
Using a hybrid model of in-person and online classes, PranaShanti now offers international teacher training, as well as other courses.

The post-pandemic industries to watch in Ottawa
Tech sector’s relative strength may help it address its long-standing labour shortage by attracting students to the industry.

Air-traffic control company NAV Canada names new CEO
Ottawa-based private, non-profit company has announced that longtime executive Raymond Bohn will take over as leader on Feb. 1.

Op-ed: Five business maxims for 2021 and beyond
Normal is dead, renewal lies ahead, onward we tread, writes columnist Walter Robinson.

How SAAS NORTH made its home in Ottawa
When organizers went looking for a city to launch the annual event in 2016, the support from Ottawa’s tourism and tech communities quickly tipped the
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