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Air Canada cuts five Ottawa routes as it pares national network

Domestic flights from Ottawa to Fredericton, Moncton, Saskatoon, Regina and London affected.

Virus upends tourism marketing, sparks idea of ‘safecations’

The coronavirus has upended the way cities and states market themselves as summer travel destinations, and some...

Porter to keep flights grounded until end of August

Carrier had previously planned to resume flying on July 29.

Ottawa Tourism looks to boost ‘hyperlocal’ visits with discount program

Free "digital passport" allows users to get discounts and special offers from more than 60 local tourism businesses.

Ottawa airport eyes fee hikes in wake of plummeting passenger traffic

YOW now expects only about 2.5 million passengers to pass through its gates in 2020, down from its original forecast of 5.2 million before COVID-19 hit.

Ottawa to host 2021 world men’s curling championship

Event that's expected to generate more than $3.6 million in economic activity will be a "big shot in the arm" for beleaguered tourism industry, mayor says.

WestJet resuming Ottawa-Calgary flights in July

Airline says service between YOW and Alberta’s biggest city will resume July 5.

Local lockdowns push Ottawa entertainment businesses into new global markets

Forced to close their doors to live audiences, some Ottawa businesses have reinvented themselves online since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Ottawa Tourism in line for $5.2M to help ‘bring visitors back to the National Capital Region’

Ottawa’s main tourism marketing agency will receive millions of dollars in federal funding as part of a...

Ottawa Tourism CEO banking on ‘pent-up demand’ from T.O., Montreal travellers to help kickstart sector

With tourism in a free fall, the man tasked with reigniting the local industry is hoping geography is on the capital’s side.
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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/
Techopia Live: Local angels defy VC downturn | Episode 296

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