Ottawa’s economy to contract 2.4% in 2020; rebound in new year: Conference Board
The outsized influence of the federal government on the local economy means Ottawa will fare better than many other Canadian cities.
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With live-action productions at a standstill, Ottawa’s animation industry is booming
Animation studios throughout the city are in hiring mode as the industry works full-tilt to meet growing demand for content.
Opening of new interprovincial zipline pushed to 2021
Organizers had hoped 1,400-foot zipline would draw some 30,000 participants in its inaugural year.
Sponsors stick with Tulip Festival as major events experiment with virtual editions
Festival organizers said Monday the popular annual spring celebration is on track to surpass last year’s total sponsorship revenues of $61,000 despite moving online.
Returning to work: The health and safety realities facing Ottawa employers
Masks and temperature checks? Refusals to work? Several Ottawa employment lawyers say businesses and organizations are obligated to take “reasonable precautions” to maintain a safe
Coping with COVID-19: Behind the headlines
In this Coping With COVID-19 podcast episode, OBJ publisher Michael Curran speaks with OBJ editors David Sali and Peter Kovessy about some of the week’s
46,000 jobs and counting: COVID-19 takes its toll on Ottawa-Gatineau’s economy
Region’s unemployment rate climbs to 6.9 per cent – up from 4.3 per cent prior to the pandemic.
O Canada! Chateau Laurier to reopen July 1, GM says
Iconic hotel plans to enforce strict safety measures, such as taking the temperature of every guest and employee when they enter the building.
Ottawa hotels hoping for summer reopening; awaiting provincial rules
Reopening of attractions such as museums and galleries is key to wider tourism recovery, industry group says
‘During these unprecedented times, we wanted to inspire family, friends and business associates to show their support for frontline health-care workers.’
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