Ottawa

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Ottawa mechanics, dealerships coping with more older cars on the roads

Ottawa

Drivers are holding onto their cars for longer, leading to a trend that’s becoming good for mechanics but a challenge for dealerships.

Ottawa Founders: Ewan Reid leads Mission Control into ‘next wave of human discovery and advancement’

Ottawa

Mission Control Space Services, which develops software for use on the Earth, moon and Mars, is one of the most disruptive companies in space tech

Chilly spring one more challenge for local restaurants that rely on patio season

Ottawa

Just like the weather, it’s been an up and down start to the season for many of Ottawa’s restaurants and outdoor patios.

Ottawa Centre MP hopes CMHC, feds can play role in funding downtown office conversions

Ottawa, Top Stories

Ottawa Centre MP Yasir Naqvi says he’s hoping federal agencies such as the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. will play a role in funding projects

Tehama reborn under new name after management buys software firm out of creditor protection

Insider Only Ottawa, Techopia

Ottawa Changemakers: Kokom Scrunchies combines fun fashion with Indigenous culture

Ottawa

At just 12-years-old, Mya Beaudry is finding success as the founder and CEO of a fast-growing hair accessory business that celebrates her First Nation background.

Surging cleantech firm Thermal Energy lands $2.9M in new orders

Ottawa, Techopia

The Ottawa-based cleantech firm, which posted revenues of $5.6 million in its most recent quarter, has landed a pair of new contracts worth a total

Condo market still ‘challenging’ for builders despite rising starts, Claridge exec says

Insider Only Ottawa, Real Estate, Residential

Bright Side of Business: Ottawa BIAs win award for post-pandemic marketing campaign

Ottawa

Ottawa’s business improvement areas, which have been on the frontlines of many challenges, have been recognized by a prestigious award from the Ontario BIA Association.