Shirley Westeinde and Michael Curran of Ottawa Business Journal look over the first ever issue of OBJ newspaper from fall 1995 Ottawa Business Journal 30th Anniversary Party at Venue TwentyTwo, March 31, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.
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Event Date: 03/31/2026 Organizer: OBJ
For 30 years, Ottawa Business Journal has told the stories of the people and businesses that define this city. To mark its 30th anniversary, OBJ brought together current and past employees who made that work possible. The private gathering at Westin TwentyTwo was an opportunity to reflect on OBJ’s impact, reconnect with familiar faces and look ahead to the future of OBJ.
The evening was made especially meaningful by the presence of David Luxton, the founder of OBJ. Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, OBJ’s founding editor, wasn’t able to attend, but sent his best wishes via video.
Pam Hooker, founder of BeaverTails, special guest David Luxton of DEFSEC Corporation and his daughter Catherine Luxton attend the Ottawa Business Journal 30th Anniversary Party at Venue TwentyTwo, March 31, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Sueling Ching of Ottawa Board of Trade, Brittney Meagher of Ottawa Business Events, Susan Habib and Michael Curran of Ottawa Business Journal attend the Ottawa Business Journal 30th Anniversary Party at Venue TwentyTwo, March 31, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Jennifer Tackaberry of Great River Media attends the Ottawa Business Journal 30th Anniversary Party at Venue TwentyTwo, March 31, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Mayor Mark Sutcliffe sends a video message congratulating Michael Curran and Ottawa Business Journal on 30 years during the Ottawa Business Journal 30th Anniversary Party at Venue TwentyTwo, March 31, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Altaf Bhulji of Cresa Ottawa networks at the Ottawa Business Journal 30th Anniversary Party at Venue TwentyTwo, March 31, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Susan Blain of Dare to be Vulnerable and Dean Karakasis of BOMA Ottawa connect at the Ottawa Business Journal 30th Anniversary Party at Venue TwentyTwo, March 31, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Jonathan Westeinde of Windmill Development Group, Ian Sherman of Relationship Capital Inc. and Michael Curran of Ottawa Business Journal attend the Ottawa Business Journal 30th Anniversary Party at Venue TwentyTwo, March 31, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.From left, Ottawa Business Journal alumni and current staff Delia Lapensee, Michael Curran, Jim Donnelly of JD Content & Communications, Peter Kovessy, former Ottawa Business Journal editor, Darren Brown of Darren Brown Photography and Kate Chapell reunite at the Ottawa Business Journal 30th Anniversary Party at Venue TwentyTwo, March 31, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.John Liptak of Liptak Group of Companies, Jason Burggraaf of Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association and Jennifer Van Noort of The Ottawa Hospital Foundation attend the Ottawa Business Journal 30th Anniversary Party at Venue TwentyTwo, March 31, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Michael Hammond, Ellen Tsaprailis of Carleton University, Kate Chapell, Michael Curran of Ottawa Business Journal and Darren Brown attend the Ottawa Business Journal 30th Anniversary Party at Venue TwentyTwo, March 31, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Michael Curran thanks current staff, former staff and community leaders for joining Ottawa Business Journal in celebrating 30 years at the Ottawa Business Journal 30th Anniversary Party at Venue TwentyTwo, March 31, 2026. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.
