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Bright Side of (Downtown) Business: With strong roots in Ottawa, Hair Republic expands into Toronto

After working in salons with unhealthy, competitive environments for years, Ottawa stylist Michelle Nguyen decided the industry needed a change. Her ideas of collaboration and eco-friendliness paved the way for a salon chain that’s now sweeping across Ontario.

A massive tech outage is causing worldwide disruptions. Here’s what we know

Much of the world faced online disarray Friday as a widespread technology outage affected companies and services across industries — grounding flights, knocking banks and hospital systems offline and media outlets off air.

Global tech outage could be ‘most expensive bug of all time,’ Ottawa cybersecurity expert says

The latest developments on the Canadian impacts of the global technology outage that is causing massive disruptions to companies and services around the world.

Ship-shape: Local firm wins $30M contract to install made-in-Ottawa tech on navy’s new destroyers

W.R. Davis Engineering is the latest Canadian company to join the supply chain for the next-generation Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) warships that are expected to eventually replace the navy’s current fleet of Halifax-class frigates.

RBC’s Marjolaine Hudon on the ‘buzz’ she feels in Ottawa and her thoughts on business growth in the city

After six years living and working in Ottawa as RBC’s regional president for Ontario North and East, Marjolaine Hudon is leaving the city to take on the new role of president of Quebec for Canada's largest bank. 

Local travel writer Laura Byrne’s picks for close-to-home daytrips and staycations

This summer is the perfect time to head out for a regional roadtrip and familiarize yourself with the tastes, experiences and attractions that are hidden in plain sight.

Extreme weather hit profits at over half of Canadian businesses: survey

The survey of 350 business owners and executives by KPMG in Canada found 92 per cent fear their company will feel the impacts of extreme weather, including 67 per cent being either extremely or very concerned.

Nightlife commish Mathieu Grondin shares nine things he’s learned about building a nightlife economy

OBJ spoke with Grondin on Tuesday to understand what he learned while working in Montreal, as well the challenges Ottawa might face, and what makes a successful nightlife community.

Windmill Development Group’s ‘eco-concierge’ service helps condo owners practise sustainability

When a condo building is purchased, developers are typically quick to walk away. But Windmill Development Group has decided to stick around to help new owners prioritize sustainability throughout the lifecycle of the building. 

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