Ottawa

Ottawa-specific coverage of local business news, including tourism, retail, transportation, city hall and more. Issues related to human resources and philanthropy are often featured.

Ottawa entrepreneur launches ‘Airbnb of self-storage’ by turning vacant spaces into low-cost storage solutions

Ottawa

Shared Storage is the latest example in Ottawa of how the sharing economy movement is evolving in new directions.

Small business conference offers ‘lifeline’ to struggling entrepreneurs

Ottawa

The Small Business Summit is a free half-day conference on Thursday, Oct. 22 that will gather several experts to address bottom line issues that are

Inaugural SheBoot program for female entrepreneurs culminates with final pitch for $200K in prize money

Ottawa

Trademark registration startup Heirlume takes home $150K grand prize at inaugural event.

Former high-tech exec Yves Tremblay and wife make ‘historic’ donation to Montfort’s Orléans Health Hub

Ottawa

Longtime resident of capital region hopes record-breaking gift will inspire other wealthy entrepreneurs and business leaders to step up their game for the greater good.

The show goes on: Ottawa record industry vet still in love with music biz after 35 years

Sports and Entertainment

Mary Jelley has played a key role in the success of Canadian stars such as Blue Rodeo, Great Big Sea and Ottawa native Alanis Morrissette.

Mayfair Theatre sells furniture naming rights, considers streaming service amid COVID-19 shutdown

Sports and Entertainment

Customers can pay to have their names on a theatre wall, as well as on couches, above emergency exits and even bathroom stalls.

Former Cognos CEO Rob Ashe named 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient

Ottawa

Former tech leader joins distinguished list of previous honourees that includes Dr. Jack Kitts, Roger Greenberg, Jim Durrell and the late Wes Nicol.

Judy Lincoln of the Westboro Village BIA

Westboro office market growing in popularity among entrepreneurs

OBJ360 Sponsored, Ottawa, Sponsored

Enviable amenities and easy access puts neighbourhood on the map for businesses looking for space

WestJet suspends Ottawa-Halifax flights as part of Atlantic Canada service cuts

Tourism

The airline had already reduced the frequency of flights between Ottawa and the Nova Scotia city from once daily to twice weekly during the pandemic.

Province won’t reverse decision to close bars, restaurants and other businesses: MacLeod

Ottawa

Several business advocates are challenging the government to produce evidence showing a connection between their operations and the recent spike in COVID-19 cases.