After a month full of heatwaves and humidity, the OBJ team is taking a much-needed break to kick back and cool off.
The news team and everyone in the OBJ office will be closing laptops and stepping away from their desks from Aug. 4-8 for a little summer R&R.
But just because there won’t be any new articles on the website, doesn’t mean there isn’t anything to read. We’ve compiled a list of some of our best and most read articles from the past few weeks to keep you engaged.
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Family-owned Coke Canada Bottling investing to grow in Ottawa-Gatineau
Have you ever wondered where your favourite Coca-Cola products come from? Few people in know that over 300 popular beverages products, like Coca-Cola, Coke Zero, Fuze, Fanta, Monster Energy, A&W

In a tough economy, investing in community is more important than ever
When finances are tight, it might seem counterintuitive to give back, but supporting our most vulnerable neighbours this holiday season can actually help businesses weather their own challenges. At United
Stay tuned for more OBJ news content when we return on Aug. 11.
Is the great downtown office tear-down coming? Not so fast, real estate insiders say
New Ottawa Marriott GM Colin Morrison ready to tackle reno project in shifting travel market
A tour of New Edinburgh, Lindenlea and Rockcliffe is an elegant staycation in Ottawa
Colonnade BridgePort eyes 2026 start for five-tower project near Blair Station
From seafood to French food, here’s where to find the best flavours of Canada in Ottawa
Here are five Ottawa tech startups you should know about
Non-profit sells ‘community bonds’ to help maintain stock of affordable housing in Ottawa
Turn the Queensway into a boulevard? Put it underground? Yes, says this local architect
Q&A: New Calian exec Chris Pogue on why Ottawa firms should think ‘defence first’
Will AI make employees more or less human in the workplace? We asked local HR experts
A ‘self-shake’ leads former civil servant to embark on a YOLO entrepreneurial dream

