Ottawa

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Ottawa-based Quintet Consulting hired to review workplace complaints at Rideau Hall

Quintet has a standing offer with the federal government to investigate complaints of workplace harassment.

Residents prefer Sparks Street tunnel for STO tramway, survey says

Tunnel one of two options for proposed system connecting Ottawa and Gatineau, along with an above-ground route along Wellington Street.

Highlights from the 2020 Welch LLP Ottawa Business Growth Survey report

Annual research project quantified COVID-19’s negative impact on business confidence levels.

Feds seeks executive search firm to help create ‘inventory’ of racial minorities for senior public service posts

Privy Council Office is looking for an executive search firm to create and maintain the list of candidates from minority groups who could be considered for deputy minister and assistant deputy minister positions.

Ottawa embarks on uneven economic recovery

Survey gathered data from hundreds of local business leaders about their market outlook, hiring intentions, financial performance and other key metrics.

Podcast: Ottawa in a pandemic economy, hope for convention facilities, chasing ‘climate unicorns’

Podcast also available on Spotify and Soundcloud

Local convention, hotel execs hope higher capacity limits trigger fall rebound for beleaguered industry

Ottawa businesses catering to meetings and conventions saw revenues virtually wiped out in the wake of COVID-19.

Gatineau firms land $1.3M in government loans

Recipients include Artist in Residence Distillerie, Foko, Group WYM, Métanox and Marc Marine Welding

Big move: Costco opens second-largest Canadian location at Shoppers City East

Retail warehouse giant cut the ribbon on a new 161,000-square-foot store on Blair Towers Place on Thursday morning.

Boost employee morale and sales by partnering with The Ottawa Mission’s Business on a Mission program

Several Ottawa businesses are partnering with the Ottawa Mission Foundation on a creative new initiative that’s raising both awareness and funds.
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