Ottawa Business Journal

Removing GST from new rental construction will make builds more viable, developers say

The federal government’s plan to remove the GST from the construction of new rental projects will trim thousands of dollars off the cost of building

Rob Imbeault and Heartee bring ‘hyper-local’ to a new level with mushroom-growing op

Ottawa, Insider Only

Eastern Ontario communities affected as Metroland ends print editions of community papers

Canada & World

Metroland Media Group will end print editions of its community newspapers as it seeks protection under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.

Thermal Energy on a roll as cleantech firm lands biggest order since before pandemic

Techopia

Thermal Energy International has notched its biggest single sale since before the pandemic as the company builds on a record fiscal 2023 that saw it

Record set at sold-out World Partnership Golf fundraiser

OBJ360 Sponsored

The 24th edition of the World Partnership Golf returned to Camelot Golf & Country Club on Sept. 11 with a sold-out event and a record-setting

Canadian tech organization urges ‘responsible’ approach to AI regulation

Techopia

An organization representing more than 150 Canadian tech companies is calling on the country to take a sensitive but speedy approach to AI.

National home sales fall 4% between July and August as market slows: CREA

Real Estate, Residential

The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales slowed last month as they tumbled by roughly four per cent between July and August.

Noteworthy deal: Music marketing platform Bandzoogle acquired by U.S. firm

Techopia

Ottawa-based music marketing and sales platform Bandzoogle has been acquired by U.S. independent digital music distribution service DistroKid, the companies announced this week. Terms of

Harvest: A Feast of Fall proves bountiful for YouTurn Youth Support Services

A delicious fundraiser brought Ottawa’s culinary community together to raise awareness and money for YouTurn Youth Support Services.

Extension of CEBA repayment deadline gets mixed reviews from business groups

Canada & World

Business groups gave a mixed reaction to PM Justin Trudeau’s announcement Thursday that the initial repayment deadline for CEBA loans will be extended to Jan.