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Ottawa is experiencing unprecedented growth and disruption. The city’s population is topping one million residents, the $2.1-billion LRT system is almost ready to launch and
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Upcoming conference to explore the future of Ottawa
Ottawa is experiencing unprecedented growth and disruption. The city’s population is topping one million residents, the $2.1-billion LRT system is almost ready to launch and

Tornadoes hit Gatineau, Ottawa areas, though no injuries reported
Strong winds uprooted trees and damaged homes, but nobody was injured when a tornado touched down in the Ottawa area Sunday evening. Environment Canada issued

How Ottawa’s Mopify engages an army of independent cleaning contractors
With companies such as Uber and Airbnb making headlines as they navigate the tricky world of managing contractors, Ottawa-based startup Mopify is focused on finding

Op-ed: New government procurement projects risk adding burdens to suppliers
In a move of great interest to many Ottawa businesses, both the federal and Ontario governments recently announced plans to proceed with centralized procurement systems.

Who’s winning federal contracts in Ottawa-Gatineau?
Calian (Read more) 400-770 Palladium Dr. End-to-end learning services Buyer: DND $16,874,225 Scotiabank 600-119 Queen St. Deposit services Buyer: PWGSC $2,240,150 The Halifax Group 400-190 O’Connor

Downtown Ottawa landlords expand cycling infrastructure as popularity of bike commuting grows
Imagine arriving at work happier, energized and with more money in your wallet. Sound like a dream? That’s the reality for a growing number of

Ottawa’s Calian Group renews $17M e-learning contract with Canadian army
Calian Group (TSX:CGY) has locked in another contract to continue providing e-learning services to the Department of National Defence. The renewed deal, worth $17 million,

Who’s winning federal contracts in Ottawa-Gatineau?
BMT Fleet Technology 311 Legget Dr. Marine management Buyer: DND $77,860,246 Valcom Consulting Group 300-85 Albert St. Technical engineering and maintenance services Buyer: DND $3,855,513

Kanata-based Kwesst on-target for breakthrough into U.S. military market
A local startup’s technology that helps soldiers zero in on suspected targets appears to be hitting its mark with potential military customers. Kanata-based Kwesst was

Gatineau pot producer Hexo establishes U.S. operations, hires new CFO
Gatineau’s Hexo (TSX:HEXO) has hired a U.S.-based chief financial officer as part of its efforts to capitalize on cannabis opportunities south of the border. The
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