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Ottawa LRT planner Chris Swail to step down: memo

The senior city official in charge of planning the extension to Ottawa’s light-rail transit system will step...

Tourism makes its mark on Ottawa’s transformation

Long known for its vibrant neighbourhoods, green space and Parliament Hill, Ottawa is undergoing a significant transformation in the eyes of visitors and residents alike.

Here are Ottawa-Gatineau’s 2019 Forty Under 40 recipients

Burgeoning tech executives, up-and-coming real estate moguls and a slew of community-minded young achievers: They’re all represented...

Carp Road manufacturers continue building despite skills shortage

With existing firms investing in new equipment and sizable industrial land tracts available for development, the head...

Swiss manufacturer Stadler wins $106M deal to supply trains for Trillium LRT extension

A Swiss company will provide trains for the Trillium Line extension as part of the second stage...

Gatineau-based Hexo among firms pushing for different cannabis beverage rules

A group of alcohol and cannabis companies have formed an industry alliance to push for changes to...

Former U.S. president Barack Obama to visit Ottawa in May

Former U.S. president Barack Obama is set to visit the nation's capital next month for a question-and-answer...

Pure Global Cannabis to acquire Ottawa-based hemp firm in $560K deal

A Brampton company is looking to enter the burgeoning hemp-based health and beauty products market with an...

Canadian Armed Forces called in to sandbag Gatineau floods

More than 600 Canadian soldiers have fanned out across Quebec, including parts of the National Capital Region,...

Op-ed: The role of Ottawa businesses in weathering the climate change storm

Last October, the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change issued a dire warning: Climate change could trigger...
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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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