Ottawa

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Opinion: Shopping for new wheels: When to buy and when to lease

Retail

Are you still wondering whether it’s better to buy or lease a new vehicle? I believe it doesn’t matter much which you choose. What matters

Military eyes external contracts as cost-saving measure

Defence and Security

The Canadian Forces are looking to reduce spending on service contracts with private firms as a means of reining in a budget shortfall, Canada’s top

Opinion: From Geek Girl Dinners to Social Capital Conferences

Ottawa

When I first heard of the networking event Geek Girl Dinners Ottawa, I remember thinking, “I wish I had thought of that.” What a great idea: bring

Opinion: Ottawa’s boardwalk empire

Tourism

Yet, for almost 150 years, there’s been scant effort to exploit the immediate surrounding area for the public interest. The Gatineau waterfront has been despoiled

Opinion: RjR Innovations’ special blend

Ottawa

Robert Beauchamp started Ottawa’s RjR Innovations in 2004 with a Visa credit card and a $10,000 laptop he bought to run virtual environments for clients. It started

Give Canadian firms bigger role in DND contracts: panel

Defence and Security

An independent report has produced a number of prescriptions for Canada’s ailing military procurement system, but stops short of suggesting how the Harper government should

Opinion: Refusing to settle for less

Ottawa

Candace Enman says she loves working at the Welch Group – even though her first stint with the local accounting firm ended in 2000. The

Lockheed Martin establishes Canadian HQ in Ottawa

Defence and Security

Defence firm Lockheed Martin Canada is opening a new corporate headquarters office in downtown Ottawa to provide a single point of contact for all clients

F-35 makers go on offensive

Defence and Security

Industry officials made a public pitch Friday to drum up support for the controversial F-35 fighter jet program, highlighting the technical progress made in recent

EODC wins $3.75M military contract

Defence and Security

A local armour manufacturer will help the Canadian Armed Forces upgrade some of its equipment after being awarded a subcontract worth $3.75 million. EODC Inc. will