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Will take ‘years’ for Ottawa airport to return to previous highs, CEO Mark Laroche says

“I believe it will take years to build our passenger numbers back to 2019 levels,” YOW's chief told reporters, adding later: “I hope I’m wrong.” 

Ottawa Senators announce temporary layoffs, salary reductions due to COVID-19

The Sens organization is implementing temporary layoffs and salary reductions due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Guards refuse to work in Ottawa jail over lack of COVID-19 screening protocols

Guards at an Ottawa jail refused to work Tuesday morning due to the lack of COVID-19 screening of those going inside the institution, the union representing its correctional workers said

Ottawa airport undergoing ‘aggressive’ cost cutting, will receive federal rent relief

The federal government is waiving the monthly rent paid by airport authorities to Transport Canada for the rest of the year as revenues plummet amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Op-ed: Tips for Ottawa landlords and tenants in trying times

By showing compassion and practicality, property owners and renters will find a way through the COVID-19 crisis, Bruce Firestone writes

Hexo expects COVID-19 to dampen cannabis retail revenues from Ontario and Quebec markets

Hexo's CEO said that restrictions put in place to help stem the spread of the virus will have a material impact on the Gatineau-based company’s earnings

Ottawa Race Weekend cancelled in latest blow to local tourism industry

One of Ottawa’s most popular annual sporting events is taking a different track this year in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic

Prospectus: How do we cope when a pandemic halts our economy?

In the latest issue of the OBJ newsmagazine, publisher Michael Curran talks about how the COVID-19 disruption will usher in a new era of doing business

Busting workplace mental health myths

Despite the growing prevalence of mental illness in the workplace, many employees and employers are lost when it comes to understanding their rights.  

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 the COVID-19 pandemic
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Ottawa is evolving fast. Key developments are impacting all sectors and sizes of business, from AI, innovation and talent to city building and global competitiveness. Who’s making sure business has a strong voice at every decision table? The Ottawa Board of Trade. Join the Ottawa Business Journal publisher Michael Curran and OBOT president and CEO Sueling Ching for a dynamic conversation about how OBOT is shaping Ottawa’s economic future, and how business leaders can leverage their network, influence, and momentum to grow. What you will learn: -- How OBOT advocacy helps shape pro-growth policy, investment, and city-building decisions that strengthen the region’s economy. -- The tables, events, and networks where decision-makers meet, partnerships form, and ideas become action. -- How OBOT equips businesses with visibility, market intelligence, influence, and relationships that drive growth year-round.
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