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New Canadian rugby league franchise to be known as the Ottawa Aces

Toronto Wolfpack co-founder Eric Perez unveiled details of his new franchise Monday in Ottawa

Happy Goat opening new caf​é inside Centretown Staples co-working space

Tenants of Staples’ new co-working space at the office supply retailer’s downtown store on Bank Street won’t...

Mayor Watson tours Ottawa’s Chinatown restaurants to cast off coronavirus stigma

Restaurant owners along Somerset Street say they've seen less traffic through their shops since misconceptions related to the coronavirus spread have held people back from visiting

Unemployment steady: Job losses offset shrinking Ottawa-Gatineau workforce in February

A drop in the size of Ottawa-Gatineau’s overall labour force offset a series of job losses across the board last month, keeping the National Capital Region’s unemployment rate steady at 4.3%

Farm Boy hopes to perfect ‘urban’ formula with new Metcalfe Street store

After nearly six months of renovations and anticipation from the nearby community, Farm Boy’s newest store is now open at 193 Metcalfe St. in downtown Ottawa

Canopy Growth to lay off 500, close two greenhouses in B.C.

Canopy Growth Corp. is orchestrating a massive overhaul involving a layoff of 500 workers and a multimillion-dollar writedown

Ottawa Senators fire CEO Jim Little after two months on the job

The Ottawa Senators fired new CEO Jim Little on Wednesday, continuing a string of executive departures for...

Who’s winning federal contracts in Ottawa-Gatineau?

NAV Canada leads the latest roundup of local firms winning work with the federal government

Who’s winning federal contracts in Ottawa-Gatineau?

NAV Canada leads the latest roundup of local firms winning work with the federal government

Bruce Linton-backed psychedelics business Mind Medicine joins NEO Exchange

The company is backed by two high profile personalities, including former Canopy Growth CEO Bruce Linton, who sits on its board, and venture capitalist Kevin O'Leary who serves as an investor and adviser
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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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