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Montreal-based developer Rosefellow said Wednesday locally based auto parts retailer AutoShack has signed a deal to lease a soon-to-be-completed 248,000-square-foot building at 405 Huntmar Dr. in Kanata, just north of the Tanger Outlets mall.
As businesses search for ways to cut costs, a majority of Canadian employers say they’ve been forced to hire “underqualified” staff due to recruitment budget constraints – a trend one recruiting firm says is playing out in Ottawa as well.
AptarGroup, an Illinois-based company that specializes in consumer packaging and drug-delivery devices, announced last week that Vanessa Kanu will become the firm’s chief financial officer and executive vice-president effective Jan. 1, 2025.
It’s that time of year: the Best Ottawa Business Awards (BOBs) are once again accepting nominations for one of the city’s most prestigious business awards programs.
For most coffee shops, the day typically ends in the early evening, just as neighbouring bars and restaurants come to life. But some local cafes like Oat Couture are experimenting with ways to reach the nighttime crowd and keep their doors open later.