Gatineau’s Foko looks to work its way into new markets with office-booking app
The firm launched a new app this week called Get Working, a combination desk-booking and COVID-19 screening platform.
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Four marathons, 24 hours: IMI’s Rudi Asseer raises $25K for Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa
‘Startup philanthropist’ attracts donations with a unique charity run
BDC to give $160M to IP-rich companies struggling to access capital
Fund will target scaling companies in knowledge-based industries with rich IP portfolios including patents, design and trade secrets and at least $1M in annual revenue.
Mixed-use development planned for heart of Westboro
The nine-storey development at Richmond Road and Churchill Avenue would feature commercial space on the ground floor and residential units on the eight floors above.
Eco-friendly Ottawa retailer terra20 goes old school with brick-and-mortar Train Yards expansion
Local chain specializes in eco-friendly merchandise such as natural skin-care products and bathroom cleaners made without toxic chemicals.
Bank of Canada holds rate, forecasts decline in GDP of 7.8% this year
Outlook is less rosy than those the Trudeau Liberals relied on in their economic update released a week ago.
Calian’s shopping spree continues with acquisition of Ottawa cybersecurity firm EMSEC Solutions
Latest transaction comes just days after Kanata company closed deal to buy a Norway-based military training enterprise.
Huawei hopeful it can provide 5G to Canada despite Trump pressure, U.K. ban
Huawei has a major research and development centre for 5G and 6G technology in Ottawa, where several hundred people work at its Kanata-based research facility.
Spotting the second wave: uOttawa researchers use wastewater tests to detect COVID-19
A team of researchers at the University of Ottawa is already experimenting with a new method for detecting future outbreaks in the National Capital Region.
Podcast: Ottawa’s reopening, COVID-19 waivers and terra20’s expansion
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