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.

Who’s winning government contracts in Ottawa and Gatineau?

Systematix IT Solutions Inc. 920-333 Preston St. Provision of IM/IT technical professional services/Informatics professional services Buyer: Treasury Board of Canada $20,000,000 Calian...

Senators tap Ottawa lawyer as new assistant general manager

Clearly in a rebuilding mode on the ice following last week’s blockbuster trade of star defenceman Erik...

Watson promises to cut patio fees, boost Invest Ottawa funding in re-election bid

In his first major policy announcement of the 2018 election campaign, Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson promised nearly...

Cannabis 101: Schools scramble to educate a weed workforce

With the specifics of the Ontario government’s plan to privatize the sale of cannabis still a little...

Canada Post work stoppage could drive marijuana users to black market: Canopy Growth

Canada's largest licensed pot producer says a work stoppage at Canada Post could leave many of its...

Ottawa Citizen, Sun staff vote to approve contract, avert lockout

Unionized staff at the Ottawa Citizen and Ottawa Sun have voted in favour of the latest contract...

Ottawa-based National Access Cannabis acquires Albertan retail brand

Ottawa’s National Access Cannabis (TSX-V:META) has acquired an Alberta-based marijuana retail brand, expanding its already “aggressive” push...

Family law a true calling for leader of BLG Ottawa

As far back as Katherine Cooligan can remember, she wanted to be a lawyer. Not only did she...

Who’s winning federal contracts in Ottawa and Gatineau?

Systematix IT Solutions Inc. 920-333 Preston St. Informatics professional services Buyer: Treasury Board of Canada $15,773,670 Dalian Enterprises and Coradix Technology Consulting,...