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Porter, American Airlines partnership provides access to more destinations

Algonquin, Porter expand partnership to support aircraft maintenance students

Algonquin College is expanding its partnership with Porter Airlines to provide financial aid for students aiming for careers in aviation.

Two downtown hotels, the Westin and the Delta, to get $56M in upgrades and renos

The owners of The Westin Ottawa and the Delta Ottawa Hotel are investing more than $55 million to upgrade the two properties.

Alt Hotel Ottawa Airport to open next year with construction complete by end of 2025

Group Germain Hotels’ new hotel at the Ottawa International Airport is on track to be completed by the end of the year, a company spokesperson told OBJ on Monday.

YOW-Heathrow direct flight to continue through the winter, Air Canada announces

Air Canada announced Tuesday that its non-stop route between Ottawa and London will continue to operate through the off-season.

Porter grounds Ottawa-Las Vegas flight, Air Canada pauses Heathrow flight for the winter

The approach of a new travel season has brought a few changes to flights servicing the Ottawa International Airport.

How Ottawa’s Palapa Tours has navigated tricky waters on the way to growth

What began as a spur-of-the-moment idea has become a growing success for Mike Karpishka and Gaby Saucedo, and now they’re ready to take a long-awaited next step with their company Palapa Tours.

Food, shopping, the beach: Westboro always makes for a great day out

What’s not to like about Westboro? From breakfast to dinner with all sorts of activities in between,...

Business travel expected to increase during busy fall tourist season in Ottawa, official says

After a record-breaking summer for visitors to the city, Ottawa Tourism is expecting a solid fall season as business travel continues to recover post-pandemic.

ByWard Market businesses give thumbs up at halfway point of night ambassador program

Business owners in the ByWard Market say they’re encouraged by the area’s night ambassador program, which has...
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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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