Ottawa Business Journal

‘No longer viable’: Ontario electronics retailer Factory Direct to liquidate stores

Ottawa, Retail

Court documents show Factory Direct wanted to close its 14 stores in the province because it has found the business is “no longer viable.”

Joke’s on you: Local comedian brings new format ‘roast’ show to Ottawa

Ottawa

A new brand of comedy is set to hit Absolute Comedy later this month, requiring stand-up comics to not only have a quick wit, but

Annual pace of housing starts in Ottawa-Gatineau down 43% in January: CMHC

Ottawa

Ottawa-Gatineau’s annual pace of housing starts fell 43 per cent in January, but were up from the same month a year earlier, says CMHC.

Porter Airlines to continue expansion at YOW with new crew base

Ottawa, Tourism

Porter Airlines is expanding its presence at the Ottawa International Airport, announcing Thursday it plans to add a new crew base at the airport later

Cisco Systems to lay off more than 4,000 workers; impact on Kanata office uncertain

Techopia, Insider Only

Calian reports 21% jump in Q1 revenues, increased profit as acquisitions pay off

Insider Only Techopia

Op-ed: Federal money for Ottawa housing a good step in strengthening the housing continuum

Ottawa

A $176.3 million federal investment to fast-track housing construction in Ottawa “will improve the lives of city residents, allowing them more choice and affordability in

Philanthropy in Ottawa: Taggart Parkes’ $1M donation to SGH recognizes the importance of home

Ottawa

The Taggart Parkes Foundation donated $1 million to the Shepherds of Good Hope Foundation to support construction of a multi-purpose supportive housing residence on Murray