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Lumenera hopes camera donation sparks ‘passion for science’ among students
Ottawa-based Lumenera Corporation has donated 48 research-grade microscope cameras to local high schools, the company announced on Tuesday. The maker of high-performance and custom digital
Algonquin’s Applied Research Day a ‘win-win’ for students, industry
For Algonquin College students, applied research means solving real-world problems for actual businesses. By Jacob Serebrin That research – and its diversity – was on
Canderel plans 160-unit retirement home for the Glebe
A developer is asking the city for permission to build an eight-storey retirement residence on the site of a former Beer Store in the Glebe.
EDC boosts term loan to Enablence to $5M
Ottawa-based Enablence Technologies has increased its loan facility with Export Development Canada from $3 million to $5 million, the company said Thursday. The optical component
Ottawa taxi company in tough in Uber lawsuit battle: lawyer
An Ottawa taxi company that filed a lawsuit against the city over the way it handled the arrival of ride-hailing service Uber is in for
Shopify raises $246M in share sale
Shopify will raise about $246 million through the sale of five million treasury shares, the company said Wednesday. The offering will also see Bessemer Venture
Trendy outdoor chain Cabela’s set to open second Ontario location in Kanata
Outdoor equipment retailer Cabela’s, known for its elaborate stores, plans to open a location in Ottawa on Sept. 22. By Jacob Serebrin The 70,000-square-foot store
You.i TV hires company’s first COO
Ottawa-based You.i TV has hired its first chief operations officer, but the man stepping into the role says it’s not really a new position. “I
Here’s a list of Ottawa-related startup events for the next seven weeks. Scaling Women Entrepreneurship in Canada Thursday, Aug. 18 at 1 p.m. Startup Canada,
Airport Authority holds to the highest standards for good governance
The Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Authority (OMCIAA) may be a private not-for-profit corporation, but when it comes to governance, OMCIAA holds itself accountable to the
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