People on the Move: Improvised interview starts a new chapter for Mychelle Mollot
Long-time technology executive Mychelle Mollot is the new chief marketing officer at the Ottawa-based software firm Knak.
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People on the Move: Improvised interview starts a new chapter for Mychelle Mollot
Long-time technology executive Mychelle Mollot is the new chief marketing officer at the Ottawa-based software firm Knak.
Businesses need ‘contingency plans’ to account for city’s troubled LRT system, advocate says
Ottawa’s LRT service resumed on the full length of Line 1 today after a month-long hiatus, but business owners are hesitant to celebrate as they
Ottawa-based Breathe Vacation Rentals is continuing its expansion across Ontario and western Quebec with the acquisition of Sandbanks Vacations, a popular tour and rental agency
Hot reads of summer 2023: OBJ’s favourite 10 stories to keep you busy
Stay in the loop, check out our summer coverage, and stay tuned for even more OBJ content when we return on Aug. 14.
Ottawa-Gatineau’s unemployment rate ticks up to 4.5% in July
Ottawa-Gatineau’s unemployment rate continued to rise last month as the workforce kept growing faster than the number of new jobs created. Statistics Canada said Friday
Restaurants eye fall price hikes as cost of cooking oil, ingredients rises
Local restaurants are eyeing fall price adjustments to keep pace with inflation, which is raising the costs of basic ingredients, including cooking oils.
Shopify optimistic about ‘new shape’ of business following layoff, AI announcements
Shopify says it recorded a US$1.3-billion loss in its most recent quarter as the company laid off 20 per cent of staff and sold its
Centretown BIA officially launches with new look, strategic plan
The Bank Street BIA has officially rebranded and will now be known as the Centretown BIA.
Op-ed: Meta has crossed a line by banning news – how OBJ suggests that you respond
“I’ve got a lot to say about this, some of which might be surprising, some of which might be illuminating. Buckle up,” writes OBJ publisher
Ottawa Tourism introduces new Visit Ottawa Pass in effort to spark visitor economy, tourism
Ottawa Tourism is ramping up efforts to attract visitors and encourage locals to explore the city with the new virtual Visit Ottawa Pass.
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