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Up Close: Why North & Navy’s Adam Vettorel opted for the kitchen over the courtroom

Growing up, Ottawa chef and restaurateur Adam Vettorel was convinced he’d be a lawyer one day. “I’ve got a big mouth and just got it in my head that’s what I wanted to be,” he said during an interview at North & Navy, the acclaimed fine dining restaurant he operates with longtime business partner Christopher Schlesak.

Former Nordstrom space in Rideau Centre not likely to be occupied until 2026, broker says

Several marquee retailers are eyeing the former Nordstrom department store space at the Rideau Centre, a prominent...

Ottawa renovator seeing steady demand for EV charger installation, despite stalling market

In what many see as a slumping market for electric vehicles, Ottawa’s Tonya Bruin is experiencing slow but steady growth in the demand for EV-charging infrastructure.

Owner of Grounded Kitchen reflects on 14 years in Centretown and why he chose to leave

When Amir Rahim opened Grounded Kitchen at 100 Gloucester St. in Centretown 14 years ago, many people questioned his decision.

Employee burnout can become more obvious as workers return to the office, one expert says

Signs of burnout may become more evident as employees, including federal civil servants, return to the office more frequently, one Ottawa HR consultant says.

Centretown businesses seeing more people with mental health, substance abuse challenges

The Centretown BIA is trying various ways to help local business owners who say they’re dealing with a new influx of people experiencing houselessness, mental health struggles and substance addiction.

Here are Ottawa’s Best Places to Work in 2024

The Ottawa Business Journal and Ottawa Board of Trade are recognizing not 10, but 20 businesses for this year’s Best Places to Work awards.

City committee to vote on two-building proposal near future Sherbourne LRT station

Ottawa’s planning and housing committee is slated to vote next week on a proposal that would see more than 200 new housing units built near the future Sherbourne LRT station in the city’s west end.

Top of Mind in Tech: Christa Quarles discusses ‘workplace freedom’ and AI on the desktop

With the AI revolution upon us, tech leaders like Christa Quarles are already taking steps to keep their companies ahead of the curve. 

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