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Op-ed: What the federal government’s return-to-office mandate gets wrong

The federal government’s decision last week to require employees to return to the office four days a week, and executives five, has been framed by some as a necessary step toward productivity, accountability and organizational cohesion. But beneath the surface, this policy risks sending a far more damaging message: that presence still matters more than performance, and that trust remains conditional rather than foundational.

Two more towers proposed for Carling Ave. near former Westgate Shopping Centre

Ottawa real estate firm Ambassador Realty is proposing to build a mixed-use highrise across from the former Westgate Shopping Centre on Carling Avenue. 

Could the defence sector become the next big player in Ottawa’s industrial market?

As Canada ramps up military spending and Ottawa strives to become a defence innovation hub, commercial real...

Business leaders support feds’ RTO update, but question if transit will be adequate

The head of the Ottawa Board of Trade is welcoming the federal government’s move to bring employees...

Local unemployment rate drops to 7% in January

Ottawa-Gatineau's unemployment rate dropped to 7 per cent in January, compared to 7.4 per cent in December....

Eddie Bauer stores in Ottawa could close as company reportedly files for bankruptcy

Popular outdoor apparel brand Eddie Bauer is reportedly preparing to file for bankruptcy, which could mean the...

Residential highrise latest development proposed near future Lincoln Fields LRT station

Ottawa’s Antilia Homes is proposing to build a 24-storey residential building in the city’s west end near the future Lincoln Fields LRT station.

Here are the 2026 Fastest Growing Companies

While this year’s ranking includes a variety of tech firms, it also features companies that come from more “traditional” sectors, including marketing and consulting firms, retailers, and businesses operating in the skilled trades.

Here are five startups founded by immigrant entrepreneurs that you should know about

Seismocode Inc. Year Founded: 2021 in Turkey (Canadian entity incorporated in 2025) Founder(s)/CEO: Serhat Tekebaş, founder and CEO Number of...

Wise Town Café begins expansion plans by opening location in ByWard Market

A popular cafe on Elgin Street that has become known for its daytime and nighttime offerings is...
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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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