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Chubb Edwards 8 Hearst Way Description: Fire alarm systems maintenance (building related) Buyer: PWGSC $702,838 CloseReach 440 Laurier Ave. W. Description: ADP software Buyer: Treasury
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Who’s winning government contracts in Ottawa and Gatineau?
Chubb Edwards 8 Hearst Way Description: Fire alarm systems maintenance (building related) Buyer: PWGSC $702,838 CloseReach 440 Laurier Ave. W. Description: ADP software Buyer: Treasury

Upstart Gatineau manufacturing firm VMIK Glass lands $2.5M in government funding
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Ottawa-based National Access Cannabis to set up Second Cup pot stores
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Gatineau’s Hydropothecary strikes five-year, 200-tonne cannabis deal in Quebec
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City staff will explore options to curb the growth of “predatory” lending establishments in the downtown core following a motion passed Wednesday morning at city

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Ottawa’s National Access Cannabis gains access to pharmacies with acquisition
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Kemptville cannabis grower Fleurish eyes reverse takeover after raising $6M
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In another major executive shakeup, Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group sports president Jeff Hunt said Tuesday morning that he plans to leave his current role at
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