Ottawa Business Journal

New rules going after blockade financing an overreach, critics say

The federal government’s move to use expanded financial powers to crack down on the trucker protests is being called a severe overreach by financial crime

Annual inflation rate rises to 5.1 per cent in January on broad price increases

Canada & World

Statistics Canada says the annual pace of inflation topped five per cent for the first time in more than 30 years.

UPDATED: Shopify shares plunge after firm lowers 2022 revenue growth guidance on Q4 loss

Techopia

Ottawa-based company’s stock fell to a low of $914 on the TSX as it announced it expects revenue growth for 2022 to be lower than

Going all inn: Montreal firm proposes 35-storey hotel and apartment complex at Slater and Bay streets

Real Estate

Rimap Development’s proposal calls for about 270 rental units and 230 hotel rooms on prime piece of downtown real estate just south of the Lyon

Power people of Eastern Ontario’s tourism sector

Eastern Ontario Business Journal

Eastern Ontario is home to some of the most scenic parks, picturesque waterfronts, historic towns and cities and overall attractions. All are beacons to tourists.

Techopia plans to level up in 2022 with new partner EY

Techopia

OBJ has big plans at Techopia in 2022. In this episode, OBJ chats with the managing partner of EY in Ottawa, Warren Tomlin, to reveal

Is your brand hurting your business?

Ottawa

Branding is a magical tool companies use to attract their ideal customers and manage their image. But how would you know if your brand is

Housing starts dip slightly in January, CMHC says

Residential

Developers launched 640 new builds last month, agency says, down three per cent from the 661 starts recorded in January 2021.

Philanthropy in Ottawa: Breakfast program gets a big boost

Ottawa

Starting their school day on an empty stomach is a reality for some children in our community. The Capital Integral Charitable Foundation (CICF) is committed