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Coping with COVID-19: Behind the headlines

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City task force touts rural tourism campaign in economic recovery plan

Mayor says campaign will target local residents as well as visitors from nearby cities such as Kingston and Montreal.

Canopy Growth reports $1.3B Q4 loss; plans to tighten focus on select markets

‘Being first isn't a sustainable strategy’

CHEO bolsters online telethon with support from Ottawa business community

The CHEO Foundation is adding a stronger online and interactive element to its popular annual telethon, turning the traditional one-day event into a two-week online experience.

Big data means big business for Ottawa professional services firms

Firms build up their arsenal of AI technology as they transition from providing tax and accounting services to using data analytics software to help clients forecast sales and track spending.

Porter defers resumption of flights until July 29

Airline had planned to resume flights on June 29.

Feds ask Ottawa’s consulting heavyweights to help chart COVID-19 economic recovery

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada looking for contractor to spark 'big ideas'

Ottawa Tourism CEO banking on ‘pent-up demand’ from T.O., Montreal travellers to help kickstart sector

With tourism in a free fall, the man tasked with reigniting the local industry is hoping geography is on the capital’s side.

VIA restores some Ottawa-Toronto train trips

Service between Ottawa and Montreal will remain limited to one round-trip daily.

City releases reopening checklist for Ottawa businesses

Includes steps to prepare employees, ready the workplace and create a physical distancing plan.
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