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Ottawa fitness studios going virtual in bid to bulk up revenues during COVID-19 pandemic

With government-imposed restrictions forcing the closure of gyms, yoga studios and other facilities, fitness entrepreneurs have been forced to find other ways to keep their businesses alive.

Almonte’s 3 Sixty hiring ‘on a daily basis’ as demand for security guards grows during COVID-19 crisis

As the novel coronavirus continues to wreak havoc with the economy, the founder of Almonte security firm 3 Sixty Risk Solutions has been forced to adapt his business model on the fly.

Sex-toy maker with Ottawa roots sees surge in online sales

A sex-toy company with Ottawa roots says online sales of its products are booming as more and...

Canopy Growth to lay off 85 workers, cease some global operations

Ottawa-area pot producer will end cultivation at Colombia facility; will stop operations in South Africa and Lesotho.

‘We have to make it ourselves’: COVID-19 will change how customers look at outsourcing, Ottawa manufacturer says

Laurie Dickson believes manufacturers like his have a major role to play in making the country less reliant on foreign suppliers of vital medical equipment.

Op-ed: Why restaurants are so screwed

Wolf Down owner Joelle Parenteau shares what she’s learned operating her Ottawa eatery – and how we have the power to fix it.

Ottawa business leaders urge feds, province to provide more aid for hard-hit local sectors

A group of Ottawa business organizations is calling for more government aid for tech, tourism and other sectors that have been dramatically affected by measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coping with COVID-19: Taking stock of Ottawa’s economy, one month into the crisis

OBJ publisher Michael Curran recently gathered a panel of local business leaders to determine how Ottawa is faring amid the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing economic crisis.

Half of Ottawa hotels now closed in wake of COVID-19, industry group says

With the COVID-19 pandemic decimating the tourism industry and scuttling conventions, there’s plenty of room at local hotels right now.

Coping with COVID-19: Workplace mental health in times of crisis

What signs should employers be looking for when it comes to detecting mental health issues with employees?
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