
The Youth Services Bureau (YSB) is one of the largest and longest serving youth agencies in Ottawa. Every year, YSB works with thousands of youth

The Youth Services Bureau (YSB) is one of the largest and longest serving youth agencies in Ottawa. Every year, YSB works with thousands of youth

CMHC reports annual rate of housing starts in August down from July
The national housing agency says the seasonally adjusted annual rate of housing starts in August was 267,443 units, down three per cent from 275,158 in

Excitement about the electric vehicle sector palpable at regional municipal conference
There was a dignified excitement in the air as elected officials, municipal employees and business representatives gathered to network, showcase and learn from one another.

Feeling thrifty? Check out Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ottawa’s new second-hand clothing shop
The new boutique has been “a project of love” for everyone involved, BBBSO executive director Susan Ingram said at Thursday night’s ribbon-cutting ceremony and reception

Mark Sutcliffe: A vibrant, growing Ottawa needs vibrant, growing local businesses
OBJ reached out to the mayoral candidates about their views on the city’s business community and its priorities and will be sharing their responses, in

From escalators to dry ice, how to avoid “genericide” in your brand
Victims of genericide include products like dry ice and linoleum, which had trademarks that became known as the generic name for a product or service.

Invert secures $25M in fresh capital to fund carbon-capture push
Ottawa startup says cash will go toward funding technology that reduces the amount of carbon in the atmosphere and developing its app that helps consumers

Ottawa’s hotel industry still faces ‘big hurdles’ to return to pre-pandemic levels, leaders say
Despite a surge in domestic travel this summer, sector’s recovery still lags behind that of other big Canadian cities, officials argue.

CREA lowers expectations for home sales and price growth for 2022
In its latest housing market outlook released Thursday, the association said it expects 532,545 properties to trade hands via Canadian MLS systems this year.

Having worked with the hospitality & tourism industry for the last three decades, Michael Tarnowski says the labour challenges occurring across the sector are like
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