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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

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?

Wellington West BIA a ‘hotbed for new ideas’ among retailers

Thriving business improvement area cements popularity as a proving ground for entrepreneurs looking to debut new concepts for consumers
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