
Seven common mistakes to avoid when leasing retail space
Preparing to open your first store is an exciting and huge accomplishment. But as you embark on finding the right space for your business, there
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Seven common mistakes to avoid when leasing retail space
Preparing to open your first store is an exciting and huge accomplishment. But as you embark on finding the right space for your business, there

Toronto Wolfpack founder now looking to bring a rugby league team to Ottawa
Eric Perez is looking to ramp up the Battle of Ontario by bringing a pro rugby league team to Ottawa. Perez, who helped bring the

Who’s winning federal contracts in Ottawa-Gatineau?
Here’s a roundup of local firms winning federal government work from Mar. 11-14: Coradix Technology Consulting 500-222 Somerset St. Informatics professional services Buyer: DND $10,611,785

What’s in the 2019 federal budget for Ottawa?
The Liberal government’s final budget of its mandate puts a focus on getting municipal infrastructure projects off the ground, including a controversial plan for a

U.S. cannabinoid research firm sets up first global expansion in Ottawa
A Las Vegas-based cannabinoid company is putting down Ottawa roots in the hope of capitalizing on Canada’s less restrictive cannabis market. GB Sciences announced Tuesday

Who’s winning federal contracts in Ottawa-Gatineau?
Here’s a roundup of local firms winning federal government work from Mar. 4-8: DEW Engineering and Development 3429 Hawthorne Rd. Prefabricated and portable buildings Buyer:

National Arts Centre spotlights Indigenous and female artists in upcoming season
The National Arts Centre says its upcoming lineup will give centre stage to female and Indigenous artists. The performing arts institution says programming will highlight

Retro style meets modern tech at Ottawa’s Pudgyboy’s
A simple menu of burgers and fries. Checkered floors. Vintage radios. And something a little futuristic. Walk into Pudgyboy’s at 311 Bank St. and you’ll

Ottawa hemp firm LiveWell signs supply deal with BC’s Tilray
A local hemp and CBD company will supply its cannabinoid-based products to one of Canada’s major pot producers. LiveWell Canada (CSE:LVWL) announced Friday it has

NordikLeaf secures 25 acres outside Perth for cannabis grow-op
An Ottawa-area cannabis company has found a suitable plot of land for its growing operations just outside of Perth. NordikLeaf announced Thursday it has secured
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