If the current heat and humidity is any indication, the dog days of summer are upon us. Business stops for no one, but even the busiest and most successful entrepreneurs and executives understand the value and importance of getting some much-needed R&R.
Ottawa’s hard-working business community continues to show just how resilient it is to the challenges of the last few years. What better way to celebrate, relax and recharge than soak up some sun, lounge by a pool or do some travelling?
To that effect, the OBJ team will be stepping away from our desks for a one-week hiatus from Aug. 5-9. To keep you busy while we’re away, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favourite stories of the year so far.
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Brigil shapes sustainable communities where people feel connected, valued, and at home
Since 1985, Brigil has redefined what it means to be at home by creating exceptional living environments combining quality, sustainability, and well-being. Founded by Gilles Desjardins, this family-owned business has

Is relying on anonymous strangers for your company’s future success really a good idea?
Celebrating 25 years in business, Alphabet has seen a lot of change in the brand marketing world – and most of it has been dynamic, amazing and a much-needed evolution,
Stay in the loop, check out our coverage and stay tuned for even more OBJ content when we return on Aug. 12.
Fit for a new role: Ex-Farm Boy CEO Jeff York takes helm at health and wellness chain Altea Active
District Realty to convert Elgin Street office building to residential units
Ship-shape: Local firm wins $30M contract to install made-in-Ottawa tech on navy’s new destroyers
Patios, burgers, happy hour, oh my! A weekend guide to Ottawa for foodies
How one ByWard Market business and its owner Pat Phythian became a ‘soul-saving’ community hub
‘It’s time to take a break’: Luc Levesque on leaving Shopify’s C-suite, his love for Ottawa and more
Teetering on the ‘glass cliff’: How marginalized leaders can survive being set up to fail
Carlingwood Shopping Centre sold as new owners eye residential development for 30-acre site