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New online accessibility rules in Ontario are prompting thousands of businesses and organizations in Ottawa and across the province to rethink the design of their
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Mayor Watson declares state of emergency in Ottawa over COVID-19
The City of Ottawa has entered into a state of emergency to allow for a ‘more nimble’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Coping with COVID-19: Ottawa hotel industry hit hard with layoffs and closures
In the latest Coping with COVID-19 video, OBJ looks at the devastating impact of the pandemic on the regional hotel industry
Ottawa readies for 2021 Masters Indigenous Games
With some 2,000 athletes anticipated, sports tournament and cultural festival expected to deliver major economic boost
Ottawa readies for 2021 Masters Indigenous Games
With some 2,000 athletes anticipated, sports tournament and cultural festival expected to deliver major economic boost
Alcohol, repair services, IT support: Ontario lists essential services exempt from closure
All Ontario businesses deemed non-essential have been ordered to close Tuesday night as part of escalating government measures meant to curb the spread of COVID-19
Who’s winning federal contracts in Ottawa-Gatineau?
S.i. Systems and Maplesoft Consulting are among the local companies winning work with the federal government in recent weeks
Ontario ordering non-essential businesses to close
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is ordering the closure of all non-essential businesses in the province to help deal with the spread of COVID-19
Chateau Laurier set to close amid dire circumstances for hotel industry
“It was a very difficult decision, needless to say,” a spokesperson told OBJ. “But people are being asked to stay home, and we want to
Coping with COVID-19: Are business contracts enforceable in a crisis?
In the latest Coping with COVID-19 video, OBJ explores contract law, specifically whether commercial contracts are enforceable in a global crisis
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