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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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Chateau Laurier set to close amid dire circumstances for hotel industry
“It was a very difficult decision, needless to say,” a spokesperson told OBJ. “But people are being asked to stay home, and we want to
Coping with COVID-19: Are business contracts enforceable in a crisis?
In the latest Coping with COVID-19 video, OBJ explores contract law, specifically whether commercial contracts are enforceable in a global crisis
Coping with COVID-19: How to manage remote employees
In the latest video of the Coping with COVID-19 series, OBJ explores how to manage employees who are working remotely.
Ottawa businesses urge faster, more direct COVID-19 response from all levels of government
Ottawa entrepreneurs and business advocacy groups gave mixed reviews to a series of aid packages unveiled Wednesday aimed at helping companies weather the storm during
Coping with COVID-19: Employment law considerations
In the second video of Ottawa Business Journal’s Coping with COVID-19 series, OBJ explores the employment law considerations of temporary layoffs
Ottawa Senators player tests positive for COVID-19; Melnyk to pay part-time arena staff
The Ottawa Senators say owner Eugene Melnyk has now “personally pledged” to pay part-time arena staff affected by the suspension of the NHL season
Hard-hit tourism industry strives to ‘Keep Ottawa Awesome’ amid COVID-19 disruption
Escape Manor, Haunted Walks among local companies forced into hundreds of layoffs by the spreading pandemic
Coping with COVID-19: Tips on maintaining cash flow
In the first video of our Coping with COVID-19 series, OBJ digs into an issue that’s top of mind for many local business owners –
Canopy Growth closing Tokyo Smoke and Tweed cannabis retail stores
Canopy Growth Corp. says it’s closing all of its corporate-owned Tokyo Smoke and Tweed stores later today in an effort to help limit the spread
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