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Tariff war has ‘potential to stall a lot’ of new housing construction in Ottawa, industry execs say

How will Ottawa-Gatineau be affected by a trade war? OBJ gets a local observer’s predictions

As U.S. President Donald Trump proceeds with tariffs on many Canadian exports, sparking retaliatory tariffs from Canada,...

‘Ottawa Made,’ new book from Sam Laprade and Caroline Phillips, comes out at pivotal time

What do electric ovens, lacrosse sticks and instant mashed potatoes have in common? They were all invented in Ottawa and now they’re being featured in a new book by two of the city’s most well-known journalists.

Canadian recession looms this year if U.S. tariffs stay in place: economists

Economists say the Canadian economy is poised to plunge into a recession this year if U.S. tariffs...

Landmark proposal? Taggart believes new two-tower plan for O’Connor Street reaches ‘iconic’ status

Taggart Realty Management says it believes its rejigged proposal for a pair of mixed-use highrises on O’Connor...

Kettlemans Bagel plans to expand further in Ottawa, hold off on entering U.S. market

If you sit in the dining room of the Bank Street location of Kettlemans Bagel, the company’s...

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 swing.

Last call for the survey! Let’s hear your business priorities for the next federal government

It promises to be a tumultuous year for local businesses, with a provincial election, federal election and...

Marriott Ottawa upgrades to include ‘revamped’ restaurant with new concept, hotel says

The owners of the Marriott Ottawa hotel said this week the 489-room property on Kent Street – which opened in 1971 and last underwent significant renovations 15 years ago – will receive a “sweeping overhaul.”