Ottawa Business Journal

Auto thefts are spiking insurance costs – here’s what Canadians can do about it

As an insurance broker in Ontario and Quebec, clients often ask us why they’re paying more and more for auto insurance. If they have a

Event space in former Chapters would make ByWard Market a ‘more active district,’ group says

Insider Only Non-Residential, Ottawa, Real Estate, Tourism

Matthew Holmes, senior vice president of policy and government relations for the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, on the dance floor during a fundraiser held for ovarian cancer research, at the Metropolitain Brasserie on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024. Photo by Caroline Phillips

Putting the focus on women’s health at benefit for ovarian cancer research

It was encouraging to see the subject of ovarian cancer become elevated from lowly wallflower to centre of attention at a popular fundraising party held

Remote workers beware: ‘Home fever’ can strike without good lifestyle choices, research shows

Ottawa, Human Resources

Remote workers are making the most of their new professional lifestyle, according to two researchers from Carleton University, who argue that making conscious, healthy decisions

Porter, Air France lifting Ottawa airport passenger traffic back to pre-pandemic levels

Ottawa

Passenger volumes at the Ottawa International Airport are expected to return to pre-pandemic levels this year, led by new offerings from Porter Airlines and Air

Negotiations underway to turn former Chapters on Rideau St. into an events venue

Real Estate, Non-Residential

An organization in the “hospitality and entertainment industry” is eyeing a proposal to convert the former Chapters building on Rideau Street into an events venue,

NCC teams up with developers Avenue 31, Cogir to plan housing project on LeBreton Flats

Ottawa, Real Estate

The National Capital Commission said Thursday it is in talks with Ottawa real estate firm Avenue 31 and Montreal-based developer Cogir to build at least

NCC willing to show ‘flexibility’ to bring new hockey arena to LeBreton Flats

Ottawa, Insider Only Sports and Entertainment

Ontario privacy commissioner feels urgency to address ‘Wild West’ risks of AI

Techopia

Ontario’s information and privacy commissioner says she feels “a sense of urgency” to act on AI as her list of concerns with the technology mounts.

Patricia Saputo gifts $5M to Telfer’s Family Enterprise Legacy Institute

Ottawa

Patricia Saputo is an established leader in her own right, as a professional business advisor and advocate of family governance. She’s also made philanthropic history