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Ottawa economy likely to avoid much of the impact of U.S. tariffs, Conference Board report says

The local economy should not be overly impacted by higher tariffs on imports into the U.S., the Conference Board of Canada predicts, but could be slowed by a reduction in the size of the federal civil service.

Local healthtech startup tackles challenges faced by employees struggling with obesity

An Ottawa healthtech startup that focuses on combining behavioural and dietetic support is providing new help for...

Brew Donkey Tours gets on board with alcohol-free options in response to changing tastes

As demand for its craft brewery tours began to dry up in the early months of each...

Pat Butler, 2022 Lifetime Achievement award winner, dies at age 87

Pat Butler, the man behind Butler Automotive Group and several car, motorcycle and RV dealerships in the...

The rail deal: Avenue 31 looking to build massive ‘inland port’ along CN line in Long Sault

Avenue 31 says the development has the potential to alleviate logistical headaches for e-commerce retailers by giving them a direct connection to major rail and road arteries.

Porter to fly direct from Ottawa to Victoria starting in May

Porter Airlines will offer a direct route from Ottawa to Victoria beginning in May, the airline announced...

‘An MBA in a week’: Local ‘Canada Is Not For Sale’ hatmaker reflects on a three-week trial by fire

When Liam Mooney joined a video call with OBJ on Monday, there were bags under his eyes,...

‘We don’t like to be idle’: Avenue 31 bullish on growing industrial development pipeline

As his firm wraps up the second phase of a major industrial park in Ottawa’s east end,...

‘Canada is not for sale’ hat offers tough lesson in manufacturing for local entrepreneur

The weeks since Liam Mooney and Emma Cochrane dreamt up a viral hat meant to fend off...

Boutique wealth management firm PWL Capital acquired by U.S. firm

Wealth management company PWL Capital, whose clientele includes hundreds of Shopify employees, has been acquired by a...
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