By Kelly Mertl, Director of Community Initiatives, United Way Ottawa Employees with disabilities offer a large untapped talent pool for employers. In the context of
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Ottawa-Gatineau adds 3,900 jobs in October
Employers in the National Capital Region collectively went on a hiring binge in October, adding 3,900 employees to their payrolls, Statistics Canada reported Friday. That’s
Dreams of NHL game on Parliament Hill melt as feds cite logistical concerns
The federal government has ruled out the possibility of an NHL game on Parliament Hill to close out next year’s celebrations marking Canada’s 150th anniversary.
Canopy Growth enters hemp market with Quebec acquisition
Ottawa-area medical marijuana grower Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX: CGC) is diversifying into new cannabis products with the purchase of a Quebec hemp products producer. Drummondville-based
Opinion: Learning the oldest business lesson in the (entertainment) book
Hundreds of Ottawa-area retailers advertise in The Entertainment Book and thousands of consumers in this region buy the book each year for its discount coupons
Ottawa hotels lobby for licensing of Airbnb landlords
With the number of Airbnb rentals in Ottawa proliferating, the city’s hoteliers association says it’s increasing pressure on government officials to introduce licensing requirements for
The Worst Question I’ve Ever Been Asked
I’ve been asked a lot of difficult questions by potential investors and clients over the years. But my least favourite has to be: “What’s your
How businesses can capitalize on Ottawa’s diplomatic community
As every local entrepreneur knows, Ottawa boasts a highly skilled workforce and some of the country’s top universities and research facilities. Such assets have helped
Premier Kathleen Wynne visits uOttawa Faculty of Engineering
Written by Daniela Rios The Premier of Ontario recently took an afternoon tour of the University of Ottawa’s Richard L’Abbé Makerspace and Maker Mobile facilities.
Lockheed Martin’s Ottawa facility gunning for the next generation of Canadian warships
Lockheed Martin Canada’s facility in Kanata is developing a reputation in the naval industry, one it’s hoping to capitalize on with the announcement of a competition for
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