Ottawa

Ottawa-specific coverage of local business news, including tourism, retail, transportation, city hall and more. Issues related to human resources and philanthropy are often featured.

Upcoming pay transparency law could ruffle feathers if not handled properly, experts say

A new pay transparency law in Ontario will allow job-seekers a clearer understanding of compensation, but may...

Air travel between the U.S. and Ottawa ‘relatively stable’ so far in 2025, YOW data show

While it was a slow June for travel between Canada and the U.S., a bump in domestic and international travel helped the Ottawa International Airport surpass 400,000 monthly passengers in June for the first time since 2019.

Downtown BIAs say they’re cautiously optimistic about new sports arena at LeBreton Flats

A new sports arena at LeBreton Flats would be a catalyst for revitalization, the Downtown BIA executive...

BREAKING: Senators reach deal with NCC to buy land for new arena at LeBreton Flats

After years of false starts and on-again, off-again negotiations, a new NHL arena at LeBreton Flats appears...

Popular Little Italy eatery Pubwells opens second location in former Earl of Sussex Pub

Little Italy eatery Pubwells has expanded with a second location on Sussex Drive and the owner says he hopes it will benefit from strong business during the summer.

Region’s unemployment rate rises for fourth consecutive month in July

The National Capital Region’s unemployment rate rose for the fourth consecutive month in July as the local...

OBJ offices are closed Aug. 4-8 — Check out some of our most popular stories

After a month full of heatwaves and humidity, the OBJ team is taking a much-needed break to kick back and cool off.

HBC leases at St. Laurent, Bayshore among those B.C. billionaire Ruby Liu wishes to buy

Store leases belonging to Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) at St. Laurent Shopping Centre and Bayshore Shopping Centre...

One Pro Sports Management upping their game with new AI platform and call for investors

Brothers Godwin and Jeffrey Addai are showing it’s good to have goals, both on and off the...

New Ottawa Marriott GM Colin Morrison ready to tackle reno project in shifting travel market

With travel patterns more unpredictable than ever, Colin Morrison says local hotels are tapping into new markets and finding other ways to adapt.
1...303132...546Page 31 of 546
Get Our Email Updates

Stay up-to-date on the companies, people and issues that impact businesses in Ottawa and beyond.

Sign Up Now

OBJ360 Sponsored

Reshaping the future of healthcare: The Ottawa Hospital Foundation’s Campaign to Create Tomorrow

This $500-million campaign will take groundbreaking research to unprecedented heights and build one of Canada’s most technologically advanced hospitals — improving lives for generations to come.

Guest Blogs

Social Galleries

Video

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.
Ottawa Board of Trade: Powering Ottawa’s Future to Influence to Connect to Grow

Event Calendar

View Calendar