Six reasons to leave your desk and go to lunch in the ByWard Market
The ByWard Market is trying its hand at a resurgence. It has spent the last few years (and will likely spend the next few) trying
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Brigil founder Gilles Desjardins and family donate $1M to Centraide Outaouais
The president and founder of Gatineau-based real estate company Brigil has donated $1 million to Centraide Outaouais. Gilles Desjardins and his family announced the donation
Little Italy’s food scene benefiting from population growth, development in the area
An influx of residents from nearby highrises and ongoing development projects are helping Little Italy become an even better-known neighbourhood for foodies.
Social Gallery: Proud To Be Me Bullyfree Gala 2025
Proud To Be Me’s signature fundraiser returned to the Brookstreet Hotel on Friday, gathering 275 of its supporters and raising $105,000. The Bullyfree Gala raises
OBJ Datebook: Events to keep you busy from morning to evening
Check out this listing of breakfast events and evening galas as we head into the thick of the spring season. Mayor’s Breakfast What: Enjoy a
Ottawa’s Paterson Group donates $1M to The Ottawa Hospital Foundation
Thanks to a $1-million donation from local engineering firm Paterson Group, The Ottawa Hospital Foundation is that much closer to its $500-million fundraising goal to
Building Our Future event a great finale to Black History Month in Ottawa
For entrepreneurs, community is key to success, and at the Invest Ottawa and Wesley Clover event highlighting Black entrepreneurship last Friday, community-building was in full
Businesspeople gather at Canadian War Museum to celebrate launch of OBJ’s Book of Lists
Print isn’t dead, according to OBJ publisher Michael Curran, and the Ottawa business community members who attended the Book of Lists launch on Wednesday evening
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