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City re-ups for $25K fund to boost local music industry

The money will go to musicians whose livelihoods have been upended by the COVID-19 crisis.

City committee OKs plan for up to 1,500 e-scooters on Ottawa streets

It would be the second year of the pilot project, which saw 600 devices available for rent in 2020.

Changing course: How Ian Fraser reimagined Run Ottawa’s business model for a pandemic world

When Ian Fraser took the top job at Run Ottawa in 2019, he had no idea how much he’d need to lean on every ounce of experience he’d gained in two decades as an entrepreneur.

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.

Online student gains music to the ears of Orl​éans-based studio owner Chantal Hackett

Funded by a $10,000 grant from Desjardins Insurance, entrepreneur is poised to launch a new virtual singing academy.

City council OKs $129M proposal to revitalize ByWard Market

Councillors gave a unanimous thumbs-up to the plan that would see pedestrian plazas set up along major streets and a “destination building” replace the Clarence Street parking garage.

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.

How Bluesfest found its groove in the face of the pandemic

COVID-19 forced organizers to rethink the concert experience for attendees and sponsors alike – while raising new questions for 2021

‘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
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