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Philanthropy in Ottawa: Local lawyers raise the bar for the Ottawa Food Bank

Record-breaking $98,000 raised during Firms Fill Fridges campaign.

Our work-from-home trend has developed ergonomic growing pains

Regardless of how quickly COVID-19 vaccines are rolled out, the new prevalence of the home office is largely here to stay.

Low-cost airline Flair to launch Ottawa-Kelowna routes this summer

Airline's plans to connect Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax and Toronto to the capital were put on hold last year due to the pandemic.

Ottawa RV suppliers revving up for another record year as travellers look to stick close to home

Some dealers worry they won’t be able to meet surging demand for recreational vehicles this summer as the pandemic drags on.

The Bright Side of Business: Fashion industry entrepreneur Stacey Martin looks to ‘scale in a big way’

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 scenery. 
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