
Ottawa-based sport hijab-maker Thawrih producing masks to protect against COVID-19
An Ottawa-based startup that makes flexible headgear for Muslim and Sikh athletes has shifted its production into making masks aimed at reducing the spread of
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Ottawa-based sport hijab-maker Thawrih producing masks to protect against COVID-19
An Ottawa-based startup that makes flexible headgear for Muslim and Sikh athletes has shifted its production into making masks aimed at reducing the spread of

Coping with COVID-19: Ruckify’s Steve Cody talks about leadership and resilience in tough times
In the latest Coping with COVID-19 video, OBJ talks with one of Ottawa’s highest-profile serial entrepreneurs about maintaining resilience in trying circumstances

New online accessibility requirements opens opportunities for Ottawa businesses
New online accessibility rules in Ontario are prompting thousands of businesses and organizations in Ottawa and across the province to rethink the design of their

Mayor Watson declares state of emergency in Ottawa over COVID-19
The City of Ottawa has entered into a state of emergency to allow for a ‘more nimble’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic

Coping with COVID-19: Ottawa hotel industry hit hard with layoffs and closures
In the latest Coping with COVID-19 video, OBJ looks at the devastating impact of the pandemic on the regional hotel industry

Ottawa readies for 2021 Masters Indigenous Games
With some 2,000 athletes anticipated, sports tournament and cultural festival expected to deliver major economic boost

Ottawa readies for 2021 Masters Indigenous Games
With some 2,000 athletes anticipated, sports tournament and cultural festival expected to deliver major economic boost

Alcohol, repair services, IT support: Ontario lists essential services exempt from closure
All Ontario businesses deemed non-essential have been ordered to close Tuesday night as part of escalating government measures meant to curb the spread of COVID-19

Who’s winning federal contracts in Ottawa-Gatineau?
S.i. Systems and Maplesoft Consulting are among the local companies winning work with the federal government in recent weeks

Ontario ordering non-essential businesses to close
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is ordering the closure of all non-essential businesses in the province to help deal with the spread of COVID-19
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