
National Capital Region’s unemployment rate ticks up to 4.8% in August: StatCan
Ottawa-Gatineau’s unemployment rate rose again in August as the region’s workforce continued to grow faster than the number of new jobs, Statistics Canada said Friday.

National Capital Region’s unemployment rate ticks up to 4.8% in August: StatCan
Ottawa-Gatineau’s unemployment rate rose again in August as the region’s workforce continued to grow faster than the number of new jobs, Statistics Canada said Friday.

Home sick: How hybrid workplaces and employees can navigate flu season
While many workplaces have shifted to hybrid setups coming out of the pandemic, employment experts say workers should be cautious about using that added flexibility

Nuvyyo channels new growth for cord-cutting tech with backing from U.S. broadcaster
After more than a decade stuck in the tech industry’s equivalent of a late-night time slot, Kanata-based Nuvyyo is hoping its latest product upgrade will

Via Rail ramps up service, returning it to pre-pandemic levels
The ramp-up comes three-and-a-half years after the pandemic brought some operations to a screeching halt, when Via Rail suspended its cross-Canada routes and temporarily laid

Interest rate hikes might be over but don’t expect housing market to flare up: BMO
One Bay Street economist says it’s unlikely the housing market will flare up, despite the Bank of Canada’s decision to keep its key interest rate


Bank of Canada may need to raise interest rates again, despite this week’s hold: Macklem
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said the central bank may have to raise interest rates further, given inflation may stay high for some time.

We’re excited to announce the newest addition to the spark*advocacy team, Annette Goerner, who joins us as our Director of Public Relations. Annette brings an

Zak’s Diner chosen from across Canada to collaborate with Simons on limited-edition T-shirt
Beloved ByWard Market restaurant Zak’s Diner is gaining national exposure through a streetwear label sold by Canadian fashion retailer La Maison Simons.

Crafty move: Calabogie, Whitewater breweries join forces in effort to expand market share
Two of Eastern Ontario’s best-known craft breweries are joining forces in a bid to tap into new markets and expand their product offerings. Calabogie Brewing
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