Ottawa Business Journal

Commissionaires and Bluink Ltd. partner to make background checks simpler – and identity theft a thing of the past

We’ve all done it – emailed a photo of our ID documents to who knows where to confirm our identity.

Syntronic boosts regional footprint with acquisition of Stittsville manufacturer Lloyd Douglas Solutions

Techopia

Deal marks the second local acquisition for the Swedish tech firm, which purchased DragonWave’s Ottawa operations earlier this year.

Shopify, publishers ask court to dismiss case alleging company profited from piracy

Techopia

Shopify Inc. and a group of textbook publishers, which accused the tech company of profiting from content that is pirated or infringes on their trademarks,

Hybrid work nudges engineering firm in a greener, more efficient direction

Canada & World, Ottawa

One of Ottawa’s largest engineering firms is re-engineering its approach to in-person work in response to the challenges of the past two years.

Ottawa home sales plummet 33% in September as rising interest rates push buyers to sidelines: OREB

Residential

Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,080 residential properties last month, down from 1,601 in September 2021 and 31 per cent below the

Travel industry braces for busy winter season as Canadian travellers ready for sun

Canada & World

Expert say that demand could spike further if remaining COVID-19 restrictions such as vaccine mandates are lifted, encouraging travellers who were previously hesitant to fly

Mayor Jim Watson’s end-of-term silent auction raises nearly $4K for Ottawa Food Bank

While the municipal election takes place on Oct. 24th, Watson’s last official day is Nov. 14th. He’s done three consecutive terms and is the longest-serving

Perley Health’s ‘Answer the Call’ campaign is making frailty-informed care a reality

Expert Blogs, Ottawa, Sponsored

On a recent tour – with all COVID safety protocols followed – of Perley Health off Russell Road in the Alta Vista area, I was

The Royal is improving access to mental health care in Ottawa

OBJ360 Sponsored, Ottawa

New clinics, technological tools, and advocacy for supportive housing are helping Ottawans get the mental health supports they need, when they need them.