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Nokia unveils plans for first phase of new Kanata North campus, targets 2027 opening

Op-ed: Bereavement policies need a rethink to build productivity, employee engagement

Grief is a universal human experience, yet it remains one of the most overlooked aspects of employee...

Three moves in a decade: Repeated renovations hinder business at Canada’s Four Corners

“My dear Star, we are at 183 Sparks Street,” Reza Ghaffari says into the phone as he...

‘Downtown champions table’ and a ‘vibrancy office’ cited as next steps in downtown revitalization

It’s been a year of planning around Ottawa’s downtown as local stakeholders and government representatives have floated ideas and drawn up timelines for ways to bring the ailing area of the city back to life. 

GST break could boost sales but also bring headaches for Ottawa restaurateurs

Restaurant owners in Ottawa are welcoming the federal government’s recently announced GST break, but a few anticipate...

‘Begging for new supply’: Proposed Barrhaven project won’t solve industrial space crunch, broker says

The National Capital Region is still playing catchup on industrial real estate construction even as another mega-warehouse...

Forget the diet, we highlight three of the most unique products at the Ottawa Christmas Market

Local markets are always a treasure trove of unique products. OBJ tracked down three businesses that are...

Former NCC, City of Ottawa planning boss Willis to lead Stantec’s federal infrastructure practice

Stantec has appointed Stephen Willis its new federal sector leader for infrastructure projects in Canada, the Edmonton-based professional services company announced this week.

Historic former department store building on Sparks Street up for sale

The six-storey building on Sparks Street is fully leased to Scotiabank, which purchased it in 1983 and sold it to a private ownership group a few years ago.

New businesses fill empty spots in the Glebe, with world juniors expected to be a boon

Darrell Cox is expecting another strong holiday season for businesses in the Glebe as consumers prioritize shopping local and the World Junior hockey championships bring a surge in traffic. 
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