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ByWard Market District Authority looks for new ED as Zachary Dayler moves out of the post

The ByWard Market District Authority is looking for a new leader. Zachary Dayler, former executive director of the...

Ottawa home sales jump 12% in August, OREB says

Ottawa’s resale housing market continued to enjoy a balmy summer in August as home sales jumped more...

Ottawa Titans GM Martin Boyce on bringing baseball back to the city’s growing sports scene

Ottawa Titans general manager Martin Boyce says Ottawa is “unique” for the amount of sports going on...

Region’s unemployment rate jumps to 6.7% in August, highest level in four years

Ottawa-Gatineau’s unemployment rate rose to its highest level in four years last month as the local economy...

Algonquin’s first ‘entrepreneur in residence’ looks to share knowledge with aspiring leaders

At age 48, Ottawa entrepreneur Denis Staples was “essentially retired” after the sale of a family business, but all that changed when he had the opportunity to pass on his knowledge to the next generation of business leaders. 

Ottawa BlackJacks basketball team acquired by Australian sports investment group

The Ottawa BlackJacks have been acquired by Diamond Sports Canada Inc. based in New South Wales, Australia. Diamond...

Nightlife commish Mathieu Grondin speaks with OBJ about recent wins and what comes next

With a number of initiatives under his belt, Ottawa’s nightlife commissioner is already looking ahead to the...

Ex-Power Tek exec Pamic taking M&A talents to new venture in industrial sector

Joseph Pamic, who spearheaded a series of M&A deals that helped Stittsville-based Power-Tek Group more than triple its revenues since 2020, announced this week he has launched a venture with Toronto-based business partner Robert Curran aimed at acquiring companies in the precision manufacturing, industrial and consumer packaging industries.

Down the drain? How local retailers, restaurants are adjusting to offering fewer U.S. beverages

Local retailer Benson Mutalemwa credits community support for helping him to avoid a $15,000 loss this past...

Prominent heritage building at Bank and Albert streets sells for nearly $3M

A well-known heritage office building at a major downtown intersection is changing hands for nearly $3 million. Ottawa-based...
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