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Harassment in the workplace: What it looks like and how to handle it

OBJ360 Sponsored, Ottawa

Nelligan O’Brien Payne regularly advises clients on the best way to handle and prevent cases of workplace harassment.

Upcoming report to outline new economic vision for Ottawa East

Ottawa

In what’s believed to be a first for Ottawa East, consulting firm Doyletech has undertaken a survey of stakeholders in Orléans and the surrounding area

NCC taps Ottawa councillor Tobi Nussbaum as next CEO

Ottawa

After days of swirling speculation about his political future, Tobi Nussbaum has confirmed he’ll be vacating his job as a city councillor to become the

Soccer fed says CPL means there is no reason for Ottawa to keep playing in USL

Sports and Entertainment

Given the launch of the Canadian Premier League, CONCACAF says it does not see the “exceptional circumstances” needed to sanction Ottawa Fury FC playing in

City council gives OK to private pot shops in Ottawa

Ottawa

City councillors approved a staff recommendation Thursday to allow pot storefronts in Ottawa, despite a number of complaints about the lack of local zoning powers

Gatineau-based Hexo’s Q1 revenue surges, $5.2M in sales during two weeks of pot legalization

Ottawa

Cannabis producer Hexo Corp. sold $5.2 million worth of recreational cannabis during the first two weeks of legalization, driving its revenue in its latest quarter

Ethics watchdog chides NCC chief Mark Kristmanson for 12 violations of rules

Ottawa

The feds’ ethics watchdog says Mark Kristmanson, the head of the National Capital Commission, violated conflict-of-interest rules a dozen times as talks swirl about an

Ottawa Fury FC says soccer confederation is seeking to bar it from playing in USL

Sports and Entertainment

Ottawa Fury FC says CONCACAF has moved to block it from playing in the United Soccer League in 2019. Mark Goudie, president and CEO of

Ottawa council approves property tax increase of up to 3% in 2019

City Hall

City council has approved a property tax increase of up to three per cent for the 2019 budget, providing nearly $10 million for local needs

Local produce at the click of a button: Farm Boy co-CEO talks future plans at Mayor’s Breakfast

Retail

Following his company’s acquisition by Empire Co. on Monday, Farm Boy co-CEO Jeff York shared his vision of home-delivered groceries with Ottawa business leaders at