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Ottawa ad industry ‘diminished’ in wake of McMillan layoffs

Business still healthy for most local firms, but disturbing trends are lingering on the horizon, leading execs say

More Ottawa pot shops coming as province lifts restrictions on licensing, new products

Cannabis retailers are gearing up to launch the next slate of legal weed storefronts in Ottawa as the Ontario government lifts a cap on the availability of retail licences across the province

Eastern Ontario paper Winchester Press closes after 131 years in business

The Winchester Press thanked its readers, which it estimated at roughly 4,400, for their support over the paper's long stretch in business

Prospectus: LRT will define Ottawa in the 2020s

In the latest edition of the OBJ newsmagazine, publisher Michael Curran predicts the biggest headlines we'll be seeing in the decade ahead

Who’s winning federal contracts in Ottawa-Gatineau?

A tender for armoured cars is among the latest contract wins for local firms working with the federal government

Carriers expand sun destination services to Ottawa airport

Canada’s largest charter and vacation airlines are ramping up their winter operations, directly connecting Ottawa with a growing number of sun destinations

OBJ bids farewell to 2019 with Sam Laprade on 1310 News

Before bidding adieu to 2019, OBJ web editor Craig Lord took some time with 1310 News' Sam Laprade on Tuesday to reflect on the past year in Ottawa business

Ottawa airport traffic continues decline in lead up to holidays

November saw another decline in traveller traffic for the Ottawa airport, which will need a strong holiday...

Hexo shares tumble after Gatineau company announces new share issue at discounted price

Stock price hits 26-month low.

Francophones put more personal stake in success of Ottawa’s LRT, polling suggests

Federally backed public opinion polling has revealed a linguistic divide in the national capital over its much-maligned light-rail transit system
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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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