
Ottawa’s unemployment rate falls in February as region gains 15,000 jobs
Region’s jobless rate dropped to 6.5 per cent in February, down from 6.7 per cent the previous month and its lowest level since the start

Ottawa’s unemployment rate falls in February as region gains 15,000 jobs
Region’s jobless rate dropped to 6.5 per cent in February, down from 6.7 per cent the previous month and its lowest level since the start

‘I felt so helpless’: A year into the pandemic, local entrepreneurs reflect on lessons learned
Karla Briones and David Ross say they’re more resilient businesspeople after the COVID-19 crisis put them to the test in ways they never could have

Ottawa Tool Library finds new home in former artists’ hub
Non-profit facility was one of more than two dozen subtenants at Makerspace North that were left scrambling to find new homes after the community hub

ProntoForms sees 2020 revenues rise after slow start to fiscal year
Kanata-based software firm reported total revenues of $17.67 million for the year ended Dec. 31, up from $15.1 million in 2019.

E-commerce boom adds to pressure on Ottawa industrial market
Urban boundary expansion opens new opportunities to meet growing demand

Fast rise in consumer spending could speed up job market recovery, BoC deputy says
Canadians have accumulated an average of $5,800 in extra savings as spending dropped over the last year while many businesses were closed or faced restrictions.

How are Ottawa businesses faring during COVID-19?
Welch LLP Ottawa Business Growth Survey is an opportunity for business leaders to share their priorities and perspectives with policymakers, politicians and business advocates.

The evolution of OPES Family Advisory
A local business consultancy is on a mission to become a one-stop wealth-management shop for Ottawa business owners. As the firm evolves from a practice

Biotech firm gets US$33M boost for Ottawa-developed COVID-19 vaccine targeting new variants
Massachusetts-based VBI Vaccines began clinical trials at the Ottawa Hospital this week on the first version of its product.

Bank of Canada keeps key interest rate target on hold despite more upbeat forecast
The central bank says its key interest rate target will stay at 0.25% until the economy recovers and inflation is back at its 2% comfort
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