Farm Boy looking to southern Ontario and Toronto for growth
Shoppers in Ottawa have headed to Farm Boy grocery stores for years, fans of its high-quality fruits and vegetables, locally produced artisanal cheeses and private-label
Farm Boy looking to southern Ontario and Toronto for growth
Shoppers in Ottawa have headed to Farm Boy grocery stores for years, fans of its high-quality fruits and vegetables, locally produced artisanal cheeses and private-label
The Ottawa International Airport is partnering with local e-commerce heavyweight Shopify on a two-day initiative to motivate its visitors to become entrepreneurs. Dubbed Shopifly, the
Tech hubs eager for Kanata rail line
Light rail to Kanata is officially on the books – and it’s about time, businesses say. By Emma Jackson. Mayor Jim Watson announced Wednesday the
Mitel merger target Polycom announces competing bid
Less than two months after it agreed in principle to merge with Ottawa-based telecom giant Mitel Networks, voice and video technology communications company Polycom disclosed
Cybersecurity firm Interset lands ‘strategic investment’ from U.S.-based VC
Just over a year after landing $10 million in venture capital funding, local cybersecurity firm Interset announced Thursday it has received a “strategic investment” from
Housing starts continue to trend down in Ottawa
Housing starts in the capital trended down for the fourth straight month, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation said Wednesday. A drop in apartment starts
Better Software CEO delivers street smart, inspirational messages
Steve Cody has three messages for budding (and not-so-budding) entrepreneurs. Just do it. Be fearless. Go all in. The CEO of Better Software Company, one
Trailblazing CEO intent on helping other women rise up tech ranks
Ever a trailblazing entrepreneur, Sue Abu-Hakima is keen on making the technology and business sectors more accessible for women and minorities. By Lucy Screnci. The
FEDCO recommends municipal capital facility designation for Innovation Centre
The city’s finance and economic development committee voted unanimously Tuesday to recommend city council designate the Innovation Centre at Bayview Yards a municipal capital facility.
Ottawa home sales up from last month, steady year-over-year
Warmer weather helped boost home sales in Ottawa in May, Ottawa Real Estate Board president Shane Silva said Monday. “Units sold are up 207 since
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