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Ottawa’s office vacancy rate jumps as feds, Giant Tiger put space back on market

Ottawa’s office vacancy rate jumped roughly a full percentage point in the first quarter as the federal...
Defence and Security

Tulmar Safety Systems creates sewing academy to help it make in-demand military gear

As defence spending around the globe increases, a Hawkesbury-based manufacturer of military gear has had to address an increase in demand for one skill that has nearly disappeared from the labour market: sewing.
Retail

Luxury handbag rental firm Zero Collective chooses Ottawa as promising market to expand

A luxury handbag rental firm is expanding into Ottawa, hoping to tap into what it sees as...
Sports and Entertainment

ByWard Market businesses create ‘Nashville-style’ festival to entice more traffic to the area

Two local restaurateurs are looking to liven up the ByWard Market in what is typically a slow...
Real Estate

Toronto-based operator buys five Ottawa retirement homes as activity in sector heats up

An executive from a retirement living company that recently bought five properties in Ottawa says the acquisitions are part of increased activity in the sector being fuelled by an aging population.
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Gallery: OBJ Executive Roundtable on Health Innovation

Event Date: 03/27/2026 Organizer: Ottawa Business JournalOttawa Business Journal Major healthcare and health innovation executives in Ottawa came together...
Techopia

Local entrepreneur Naleem Badurdeen creates global career passport for skilled newcomers

When Naleem Badurdeen arrived in Ottawa from Sri Lanka two decades ago, he ran into the same wall that greets thousands of skilled immigrants every year: either prove your experience or remain unemployed.
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OBJ Datebook: Networking events to spring you into action

April Powerplay: Women in Business Night What: Enjoy a networking event for women business leaders, a dinner and the...
Defence and Security

Professional services firms in Ottawa seeing uptick in activity with new federal defence policies

Marcia Mills has spent 30 years counselling clients in the defence sector, but now, with the federal...
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Gallery: President’s Gala in Support of the Shepherd’s of Good Hope

Rideau Club Members gathered for an elegant evening of celebration, entertainment and philanthropy at the President’s Gala on Saturday, March 28, in support of Shepherds of Good Hope.
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