Ottawa

Ottawa-specific coverage of local business news, including tourism, retail, transportation, city hall and more. Issues related to human resources and philanthropy are often featured.

Ottawa pot company Origin House’s shares up 12% as it braces against takeover bids

A vote of confidence from a large portion of its shareholders put a spring in the stock...

Ottawa Tourism officials on board with old train station’s new look

It’s opened its doors to the King of Rock and Roll, the Queen Mother and Winston Churchill...

Most of Elgin Street closed to cars for the rest of 2019

Work on the $36.3-million Elgin Street revitalization begins Monday, shutting down vehicle traffic on sections of the...

Who’s winning federal contracts in Ottawa-Gatineau?

Motorola Solutions Canada Inc. 1720-360 Albert St. Miscellaneous communications equipment Buyer: PWGSC $100,000,000 S.i. Systems Ltd. 300-170 Laurier Ave. W. Application development professional service Buyer:...

24 hours in Ottawa: Where you have to eat in Canada’s capital

While Ottawa has no shortage of beautiful and historical places to visit – and may be better...

Ottawa-Gatineau unemployment rate moves up to 4.9% in December

Slight job gains in the tech sector weren’t enough to offset losses in several other industries as...

Consortium confirms Q1 LRT handover date; opening day for passengers unknown

Construction on phase one of the Confederation Line will indeed wrap up this quarter, but the date...

Ottawa entrepreneurs turning wellness into a house call

An Ottawa company’s goal to bring wellness services to your door – and on your schedule –...

Who’s winning federal contracts in Ottawa-Gatineau?

Milestone Environmental Contracting Inc. 200-1550 Laperriere Ave. Y-Jetty and Lang Cove remediation project Buyer: PWGSC $33,699,689 Raymond EMC Enclosures Ltd. 5185 Dolman Ridge...