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.

Philanthropy in Ottawa: CLV and InterRent help with holiday miracle for Ottawa Food Bank

Ottawa

A surprise donation of $100,000 from CLV and InterRent REIT to the Ottawa Food Bank was recently announced live on CTV Ottawa’s Holiday Helpers show.

Four business leaders join OBJ’s editorial advisory board

Ottawa

As a few members step away at the end of the one-year cycle, the OBJ editorial advisory board welcomes four newcomers to the table.

My Ottawa: Sheepdogs, ponds, ’70s music — the city through the lens of Michelle Valberg

Ottawa

In this instalment of OBJ’s My Ottawa, award-winning photographer Michelle Valberg talks 70s music, her Ottawa “staycation” itinerary, and what sets Ottawa apart.

Toy stories: How two local toy stores are staying afloat during tough times for the industry

Ottawa, Retail

As the toy industry struggles with post-pandemic challenges, local toy retailers are having their own ups and downs this holiday season.

Former NHLer Slater Koekkoek finds fulfilment after starting temporary work agency

Ottawa

“I was carrying toilets from 1970s bungalows that needed a revamp and I felt better going back than playing an NHL game when I sat

Economic conditions force holiday closure of Stella Luna locations, layoff of staff

Ottawa

Difficult economic conditions have forced the closure of the Stella Luna Gelato Cafe on Wellington Street West, with staff told they were being laid off

Housing starts in region dip 34% as rates, labour shortages take bite out of market

Ottawa

Ottawa-Gatineau’s annual pace of housing starts fell 34 per cent last month compared with October, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says.

Op-ed: We must look at all options on the ‘housing continuum’ to make Ottawa an attractive city

Ottawa

Between 2011 and 2021, Ottawa lost 31 housing units that rented for under $1,000 per month for every new unit added to the market under

With high demand, Porter increases capacity on eight routes out of YOW

Ottawa

In response to high demand in Ottawa, Porter Airlines is increasing capacity on eight routes from the nation’s capital to key destinations in Canada and