Five Canadian business stories to watch this week
A preview of some of the national news stories that will be making headlines in the days ahead.
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Ottawa social enterprise EcoEquitable making masks built for winter in bid to weather pandemic storm
Nonprofit organization is working with Calgary-based firm to develop, test and manufacture three-layered lightweight tube masks.
ByTowne Cinema to end 32-year run on Rideau Street on Dec. 31
Owner Bruce White cites plummeting ticket sales during the COVID-19 crisis as a major factor in his decision to close the curtain on historic repertory
Global star search: Kanata North tech park launches online job board
KNBA executive director Jamie Petten said the new initiative is the “natural next step” in the organization’s gradual evolution to more of a virtual model.
Ottawa-Gatineau’s unemployment rate drops to 7.1% in November as labour force shrinks
That’s the lowest the rate has been since April, when it stood at 6.9 per cent in the early days of the COVID-19 crisis.
Prime Benefits Group gives employers ‘competitive hiring advantage’
Two long-time leaders in the employee benefits sector are joining forces to provide business owners flexible insurance plans.
Condos on OREB’s ‘watchlist’ as inventory jumps in November
Board says the number of condos listed for sale is 25 per cent higher than a year ago, and properties are staying on the market
WSP Global shares surge with deal to buy Ontario’s Golder Associates for $1.5B
Both WSP and Golder have a significant presence in Ottawa.
Ottawa to host 2026 world wheelchair basketball championships
Lansdowne Park, Carleton University and the University of Ottawa among venues.
Ross Video boss calls latest acquisition ‘more than just a business decision’
Ross’s connection to Toronto-based firm goes back decades and is a key part of Ottawa company’s ‘origin story,’ CEO says.
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