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Gatineau pot producer Hexo finalizes $263M acquisition of Newstrike Brands

A multimillion-dollar acquisition that is poised to make Gatineau-based Hexo one of the world’s largest cannabis producers...

Prospectus: Examining the enduring popularity of Ottawa’s Forty Under 40

Read in-depth profiles of the Forty Under 40 class of 2019 in the latest issue of OBJ's newsmagazine, online and on the streets now

Chaudière Crossing reopens to pedestrians, cyclists

Interprovincial commuters are one step closer to the full reopening of a key crossing over the Ottawa...

Roughly 1,500 businesses in Ottawa-Gatineau at risk from flooding: StatCan

Statistics Canada says almost 3,800 business locations were at risk of being affected by spring flooding in...

How the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group hires for ability

Most of us know TD Place as Ottawa’s downtown destination for live sports and concerts. But for many who struggle with disabilities, it’s a facility that provides a connection to the community and a better life.

Ottawa Senators hire D.J. Smith as head coach

There were more experienced candidates available, but the Ottawa Senators believe D.J. Smith is the best coach...

Securities law: What entrepreneurs need to know

Legalized marijuana and digital currencies have generated attractive returns for early backers who timed their investments right. However, new regulations, cross-border complexities and growing fraud concerns are creating new wrinkles for entrepreneurs looking to capitalize on these rapidly growing sectors.

Canopy Growth to acquire skin care company This Works for $73.8 million

Canopy Growth Corp. has signed a deal to buy skin-care company This Works for $73.8 million in...

Strong domestic traffic drives Ottawa airport passenger volumes up in April

Passenger volumes continue to climb at the Ottawa airport in 2019 as domestic traffic surged in April. The...

Who’s winning federal contracts in Ottawa-Gatineau?

IBISKA 1500-130 Albert St. Radio and television towers and systems Buyer: DND $3,497,429 The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada 330-55 Murray St. Consulting services Buyer:...
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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.
Ottawa Board of Trade: Powering Ottawa’s Future to Influence to Connect to Grow

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