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How the ByWard Market has become ‘a market only in name and history’

Once filled with specialty food stores and niche grocers, the ByWard Market has shifted away from its roots as a traditional food market, area business owners say, and some aren’t sure the trend can be reversed.

July housing sales ‘encouraging,’ OREB says, but more action needed to spur supply

Supply and affordability issues persist in the city’s residential real estate market, the Ottawa Real Estate Board said last week in reporting that the number of homes sold in July increased 13.6 per cent from July 2023.

Ottawa-Gatineau’s unemployment rate rises to 6.3% in July

The National Capital Region’s unemployment rate rose to its highest level in three years last month as...

Finding their space: Women climbing the ranks in commercial real estate

A little over a year ago, Sarah Crouch did something many Ottawa professionals have done before – she travelled to Toronto to attend a networking event.

Hot summer reads 2024: Check out these top 10 OBJ stories

The OBJ team will be stepping away from our desks for a one-week hiatus from Aug. 5-9. To keep you busy while we’re away, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favourite stories of the summer so far.

Ottawa staffing firm MaxSys sold to Agilus Work Solutions

After 30 years as the sole owner of Ottawa-based staffing firm MaxSys, Bryan Brulotte has closed a deal to sell the company to Agilus Work Solutions, the largest privately owned, full-service recruitment firm in Canada.

‘My Ottawa’ hotspots: a weekend guide to restaurants, music and more

To help you navigate all that Ottawa has to offer, check out what your peers and leaders have to say in this quick look at some of their best and brightest recommendations, from swimming and cycling spots to hand-picked eateries, to make the most of your weekend.

‘End of an era’: Saslove’s Meat Market to close after 70 years in the ByWard Market

After a childhood spent helping out at his family’s butcher shop, John Diener took over ownership of Saslove’s Meat Market in the 1980s. On Wednesday, the popular ByWard Market retailer announced on Facebook it would be closing its doors after 70 years in business.

Regional Group names veteran finance executive Henderson next CFO

Regional Group said this week it has appointed Innogen Henderson its next chief financial officer.

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