Ottawa Business Journal

A breath of fresh air: Elmwood Gala raises $300K for outdoor play

Elmwood School has plans to “reimagine” its kindergarten area for its youngest students and to replace the old playground equipment, guests heard at the Elmood

Shopify layoffs an opportunity for other local tech companies, one HR expert says

Ottawa, Insider Only

Tech sector shrinks as Ottawa-Gatineau unemployment rate ticks up to 4.2% in April

Ottawa

Ottawa-Gatineau’s tech sector shrank by more than 10 per cent last month, Statistics Canada said Friday – an ominous sign for a local industry rattled

300 foreign workers work at Leclerc Foods

Hiring foreign workers not easy for small communities, companies, observers say

Eastern Ontario Business Journal

Securing foreign workers to help ease the labour shortage in Eastern Ontario is one challenge, keeping those workers in smaller communities is another.

Techopia Live: Angels fuelling growth in startups

Ottawa Business Journal Podcasts, Techopia

Angel investing plays a critical role in the life cycle of technology startups. In Ottawa, that role is largely filled by an organization called the

BoC might have to rethink rate pause as unemployment remains very low: economists

Canada & World

Statistics Canada’s latest labour force survey released Friday says the unemployment rate held steady at 5.0 per cent for the fifth consecutive month.

Boutique Cornerstone: A bargain hunter’s paradise

If you’re looking to get your fashion fix on a budget, there’s a fabulous pop-up boutique in town featuring enviable must-haves for every woman’s wardrobe.

Business leaders cautiously optimistic about nightlife economy plan’s proposal to cut red tape

Ottawa, City Hall

While Ottawa’s new plan to improve nightlife aims to bring fun back to the city, its proposal to reduce red tape could prove challenging.

Kinaxis raises 2023 guidance as revenues grow 3% in first quarter

Insider Only Techopia

Analysts praise Shopify’s decision to narrow its focus, but some still question firm’s leadership

Techopia

Ottawa-based Shopify said Thursday it is laying off 20 per cent of its employees and selling its logistics business to California-based supply chain management company