Veteran marketer takes helm of Canadian Tulip Festival’s board of directors
BeaverTails founders Grant and Pam Hooker say they are resigning from the festival’s board to make way for the ‘next generation.’
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Road-trippers trigger uptick in downtown Ottawa hotel traffic
Central properties such as Hilton and Chateau Laurier ‘seeing nice traction’ despite grim overall outlook for industry.
Insolvent retailer DavidsTea owes Ottawa landlords close to $400K
Montreal-based merchant closing 82 stores in Canada and all 42 of its locations in the United States as it focuses on its e-commerce business and
Eco-friendly Ottawa retailer terra20 goes old school with brick-and-mortar Train Yards expansion
Local chain specializes in eco-friendly merchandise such as natural skin-care products and bathroom cleaners made without toxic chemicals.
Spotting the second wave: uOttawa researchers use wastewater tests to detect COVID-19
A team of researchers at the University of Ottawa is already experimenting with a new method for detecting future outbreaks in the National Capital Region.
Podcast: Ottawa’s reopening, COVID-19 waivers and terra20’s expansion
OBJ’s editors go behind the headlines of the top local business stories of the week.
As Ottawa’s economy reopens, businesses look to protect themselves from COVID-19 claims
While fitness chains have beefed up their waivers, local restaurant owners say they won’t be requiring customers to sign any legal forms.
Capital Truck Sales plans expansion of Greely dealership
Family-owned company looking to build a 6,250-square-foot addition on its lot fronting Bank Street
‘We’ve been waiting with bated breath’: Local businesses cheer phase three reopening plan
Indoor drinking and dining in bars and restaurants have been given the go-ahead, and movie theatres, fitness centres and playgrounds are also permitted to get
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