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Claridge proposes 17-storey tower next to Andaz hotel in ByWard Market

A revamped proposal to expand the Andaz hotel in the ByWard Market by adding a second tower is awaiting approval from the city.

AI-generated ‘workslop’ a worrying trend in workplaces, HR expert says

“Workslop” could be the word of the year, with one local HR expert warning of its effects...

YOW becoming a connecting hub, driven by increased activity from airlines such as Porter

It’s becoming easier to travel non-stop to or from the Ottawa International Airport, and while that in itself is good news, the influx of new routes has other advantages, officials say.

Rob Imbeault on breaking the VC funding dry spell in Ottawa

There have been signs of resilience in Ottawa’s tech sector in the first weeks of 2026, including...

It’s been a winter windfall for businesses in and around the canal as Winterlude opens

With Ottawa having a traditional winter for the first time in years, businesses are revelling in the...

We talk with GGFL’s Chad Saikaley about the effect of AI on clients and on accounting

In the accounting world, clients have more information at their fingertips than ever before. But, according to GGFL’s Chad Saikaley, that access has only served to overwhelm, especially in a rapidly changing landscape.

With layoffs pending in the federal civil service, here’s what leaders and HR teams can do

The spectre of layoffs and downsizing in the federal civil service could lead to reduced workforce productivity,...

Downtown Ottawa continues to ‘struggle’ with retail vacancies as civil service layoffs loom

An uncertain return-to-office mandate and looming layoffs in the federal civil service mean downtown Ottawa retail properties are becoming more difficult than ever to fill, market watchers say.

Porter continues to add capacity at YOW with more domestic flights

As part of a move to grow its “hub” at Ottawa International Airport, Porter Airlines is bringing two flights to YOW that previously operated out of Toronto City Airport.
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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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