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Province gives $8M lift to Ottawa Tourism, Shaw Centre in bid to kickstart beleaguered industry

“The recovery is starting for sure … but it’s not going to be an even recovery,” Ottawa Tourism CEO Michael Crockatt says of sector's ability to bounce back in the wake of COVID-19.

Porter Airlines to return to skies in September

Toronto-based carrier announced it will restart its operations in phases, with Ottawa among four Canadian cities where Porter will initially resume flights on Sept. 8.

WestJet adding YOW-Victoria route to schedule

Move should come as welcome news to the Ottawa Airport, which is facing the biggest cash crunch in its history during the pandemic.

Ottawa’s Canada Day celebrations to be virtual for second straight year

Earlier this year, Heritage Canada suggested it was looking at staging a live show after last year’s festivities were scrapped due to the pandemic.

Ottawa airport in ‘scramble’ to fund LRT station after feds cough up $6.4M of projected $16.8M cost

Airport boss Mark Laroche says he’s still awaiting word on when the feds will reopen the terminal to direct flights from U.S. and international destinations.

Scuttled in April, Room Service Concert Series a go for June and July

Shows slated to be broadcast in selected local hotels were postponed after the Ontario government imposed tougher restrictions to combat the spread of COVID-19.

‘We’ve got to build for 2022 and beyond’: Ottawa Tourism boss urges residents to help promote capital

Michael Crockatt is calling on each resident to be an "ambassador" for the National Capital Region on social media in a bid to draw visitors once they feel comfortable travelling again.

‘It’s going to come back’: GM of new Hyatt hotel in Bells Corners banking on travel resurgence

Despite the pandemic, hotel's management team decided to take the plunge and start welcoming customers after delaying the opening several times.

Winning strategy: Ottawa Tourism hopes free-trip prize will fuel visitors’ wanderlust

Agency's new Bookmark Ottawa campaign aimed at inspiring would-be tourists to make the city part of their future travel plans.

Airport will take years to recover from ‘devastating’ 2020, CEO says at annual meeting

Ottawa International Airport Authority CEO Mark Laroche didn’t sugar-coat the impact of the pandemic on the facility’s bottom line.
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For Ottawa-based tech founders looking to raise capital, these are challenging days. The "valley of death," that precarious gap between initial startup and sustainable growth, appears to be widening. While early funding often comes from family and friends, angel investors play a critical role in bridging this gap. In Ottawa, the Capital Angel Network (CAN) has anchored the local angel investor ecosystem since 2010. Despite a downturn in venture capital nationally, CAN bucked the trend in 2025, recording its second-biggest year in history. With a membership that includes individual angels, venture capital firms, family offices, and accelerators, CAN invested approximately $8 million in 2025 alone. In this episode of Techopia Live, OBJ publisher Michael Curran speaks with Suzanne Grant, the executive director of the Capital Angel Network. They discuss: -- Deal Flow in 2025: Why CAN ranked as the number one angel group in Canada for the number of deals invested last year. -- The Impact of AI: How investors are looking for a "moat" in an increasingly crowded AI sector. -- Diversity: How CAN is leading the country with 37% women investors, helping to diversify the local deal flow. -- Noteworthy Investments: Recent support for local and regional innovators like Marlowe, Plantaform, and Hyalodex. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:15 Introducing Suzanne Grant 14:02 Sponsor Segment 20:50 Capital MASHUP and NACO Summit 2026 22:25 Closing and What’s Ahead at OBJ For more on Ottawa’s tech and innovation scene, visit https://obj.ca/techopia. Subscribe to Techopia’s weekly newsletter here: https://obj121.activehosted.com/f/
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