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Arcadia MapleLeaf Soccer joins local ownership of Ottawa Rapid as majority owner

Arcadia MapleLeaf Soccer is the new majority owner of the Ottawa Rapid FC, the club announced on...

The Kichesippi Beer Company closes tomorrow. What’s the outlook for other local brewers?

As the Kichesippi Beer Company closes its doors, other brewers in the city agree that they’re also...

Graham Richardson returns to CTV News, and Erin Benjamin joins the board of trade

Erin Benjamin will be applying her advocacy skills to a new role with the Ottawa Board of Trade starting next month, OBOT announced Thursday.

Ottawa office investment market will ‘see some trades in 2026,’ Colliers exec says

After a down year that saw no “investment-grade” properties change hands in 2025, the Ottawa office sales market is beginning to rebound, Colliers executive vice-president OIiver Tighe told an audience of commercial real estate brokers and other industry insiders Wednesday morning.

Stolen Goods is closing on Sparks St., and the owners have some ‘crazy things’ planned

A popular cocktail bar on Sparks Street will be closing its doors at the end of the...

Industry stakeholders consider next steps after Algonquin College cuts 30 programs

The decision by Algonquin College to suspend 30 of its programs has stakeholders in the music and...

What’s in vogue when it comes to M&A activity in Ottawa? We check in with an expert

Activity in mergers and acquisitions is picking up after a few slow years, and Canadian companies, including many in Ottawa, are seeing the benefits.

UPDATED: Regional Group acquires Slater Street office tower from Manulife

Regional Group has acquired an 18-storey highrise at 150 Slater St., marking the first major sale of...

Calian, ADGA Group band together to create new training tools for Canadian Army

Calian Group and ADGA Group announced Thursday they have signed a three-year agreement to “explore the development of next-generation integrated land training and simulation” tools for the Canadian Army.

Erin Benjamin to end 12-year run as head of Canadian Live Music Association

Erin Benjamin will step down as head of the Canadian Live Music Association this spring after 12...
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Ottawa is evolving fast. Key developments are impacting all sectors and sizes of business, from AI, innovation and talent to city building and global competitiveness. Who’s making sure business has a strong voice at every decision table? The Ottawa Board of Trade. Join the Ottawa Business Journal publisher Michael Curran and OBOT president and CEO Sueling Ching for a dynamic conversation about how OBOT is shaping Ottawa’s economic future, and how business leaders can leverage their network, influence, and momentum to grow. What you will learn: -- How OBOT advocacy helps shape pro-growth policy, investment, and city-building decisions that strengthen the region’s economy. -- The tables, events, and networks where decision-makers meet, partnerships form, and ideas become action. -- How OBOT equips businesses with visibility, market intelligence, influence, and relationships that drive growth year-round.
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