Here's what all business owners should be thinking about as new tax rules take effect

If buying, selling, or leasing a commercial property was as simple as just signing on the dotted line, anyone could do it.

Merkburn Holdings cofounder William Burnside has a humble explanation for the firm’s longevity in Ottawa’s property market: “Happenstance.”

Robertson Martin Architects embraces challenge to make ‘art meet science’ in You.i TV’s Kanata headquarters

When BDO considered the benefits of working in an open-concept space, one concern that arose was privacy.

Popular foodie event to run from March 1 to 10

Our acute hospital partners save your life, Bruyère gives you back your quality of life.

People tell us all the time that if they need to be in hospital, they want to be at Queensway Carleton Hospital. That’s because we are focused on healing people.

The Children’s Aid Foundation of Ottawa (CAFO), a fundraising arm of The Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa (CASO), funds programs that inspire and empower children, youth and their families by helpi

How can a team that’s spread out across thousands of kilometers collectively tackle an ambitious project in Canada’s capital?

Intellectual property is the currency of business. While obtaining patents is a good first step for a growing business, how you leverage your intellectual property is what makes a company successful.

MARANT Construction delivers downtown office for Silicon Valley tech firm

Many of the region’s business and community leaders – as well as Ottawa’s top professional athletes – are dusting off their jumpsuits, flared pants and platform shoes in preparation for one of the

HDR’s Westboro studio in Ottawa reflects architecture firm’s core values while paying homage to the evolution of the nation’s capital

Developing and launching a product that fills a need in the market is a challenging task on its own, now scaling a startup and making it sustainable for the long run is another challenge altogether.…

The CNIB Foundation Ontario East is a non-profit organization driven to change what it is to be blind today.

With one in seven Canadians living in poverty, we continue to face significant challenges around eliminating poverty in our country.

The Diefenbunker is Canada’s – if not the world’s – only Cold War Bunker that is open year-round to the public and operated as a National Historic Site and museum.

Hydro Ottawa employees have pledged $1 million over a five year period to fully equip an entire mammography room at the Rose Ages Breast Health Centre.

One of the biggest decisions a business will make is where to set up shop.

Investing in top talent to help Ottawa-based agency stay ahead in a shifting market.

As Ottawa’s tech sector continues to grow, so does the industry’s need for new talent. How and where companies cultivate that talent goes beyond universities and colleges.

The Ottawa Mission has been helping people who are homeless and hungry in our community since 1906.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ottawa (BBBSO) has been serving the Ottawa community for 48 years. We began creating Big Brother friendships in 1970 and Big Sister friendships in 1973.

The Dementia Society helps people with dementia, their caregivers and families so no one faces dementia alone.

Are you looking to recruit new talent? Will these new employees need to drive to get to work or will they depend on public transit?

The dust has settled: Where do we stand?

Project management strategy gives client constant input on website development

The Youth Services Bureau (YSB) is a multi-service agency providing life-changing programs and services to youth across Ottawa.

Canadian Blood Services is Canada’s biological lifeline.

The University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation is the bridge between the generous donors of this community and the exceptional work being done at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.

Changes to the capital’s most recognizable landmark, the opening of several new attractions and major anniversary celebrations by some of the city’s most popular festivals are among the milestones

The Ottawa Community Foundation works closely with professional advisors to help their clients make a real difference.

Capitalizing on this opportunity will be a challenge for those retailers unprepared to navigate the rapidly evolving regulatory environment.

Local firm's headcount nearly doubled in 2018.

Nelligan O’Brien Payne regularly advises clients on the best way to handle and prevent cases of workplace harassment.

Ottawa’s numbercrunch identifies how to sidestep common pitfalls

Firm’s local work includes Tweed visitor centre, Zibi

Architect Toon Dreessen argues buildings are on the front line in Ottawa’s fight against climate change

Our work is based on a simple but powerful vision: a world where all people can realize their potential, develop their skills and participate fully in society.

Dredge Leahy Architects employs creativity in designing new modern home for Keller Williams Integrity Realty

The Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre (DSYTC) is a non-profit, community-based agency that is dedicated to helping youth (aged 13-21) and families across Ontario overcome substance use and related

Shepherds of Good Hope is one of the largest not-for-profit organizations dedicated to meeting the needs of homeless and vulnerably-housed people of all genders in the city of Ottawa.

Graduates with disabilities have lower turnover

Christopher Simmonds Architect creates ‘a sense of community’ in new home for Tomlinson Group

4té turns PSPC heritage building into modern government workplace

Hydro Ottawa subsidiary wins Ontario Waterpower Association 2018 Stewardship Award

What will be the biggest tech trends in Ottawa?

Through strategic tax planning, The Foundation can triple donations for clients at no additional cost

Enhancements include a new retail, food and beverage program, airport hotel, and LRT connection

Vision2Voice Communications helps organizations better engage their greatest asset

By the 1990s, Canada’s air navigation system (ANS) was in need of change.

Lockheed Martin joins forces with Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa to bring together defence sector and construct a new family home.

How to get an accurate picture of your short-listed candidates

A sleek new option for office parties in Ottawa

The Caring and Sharing Exchange’s Hamper Packing Day combines creative team-building activity with corporate giving

The first step is to have strong advisors

The Foundation's mission is to offer innovative programming that engages youth in Canada's democratic process and its institutions, empowering youth for a lifelong and meaningful civic engagement.

The Wabano Centre is a leader in community-based holistic care that incorporates the teachings, culture and traditions of Indigenous people.

Year after year, day in and day out, Ottawa depends on United Way to improve lives, break down barriers and create opportunities for people across our city.

Almost every hour, someone in our community is diagnosed with cancer.

Every year, almost 1,000 women become homeless in Ottawa. Cornerstone provides emergency shelter and safe, permanent housing for a diversity of women. 

CPAWS is Canada’s only nationwide charity dedicated solely to the protection of our public land and water, and ensuring our parks are managed to protect the nature within them.

The Royal is eastern Ontario’s largest and one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health sciences centres.

An Academic Hospital sets itself apart through the exemplary care it offers to patients, through the practical training it provides to the next generation of healthcare professionals and through th

The Ottawa Network for Education (ONFE) is a non-profit charitable organization that collaborates with community partners and works side-by-side with educators to bring innovative and essential pro

Dr. Tanya Bracanovich, founder of the Sparks Dental Clinic and a prominent Ottawa figure, is not only passionately committed to providing her patients with second-to-none dental services in a…

Ottawa Community Foundation engages private sector, social enterprises with New Leaf Community Challenge

uOttawa engineers lay the groundwork for society’s digital transformation

NetFore Systems and Stratford Managers share strategies for over coming common obstacles

Merkburn Holdings offers tips for tenants

OAX gives decision-makers from leading associations the opportunity to understand key operational issues and increase their effectiveness

Like any relationship, business partnerships can be susceptible to disagreements. And just like the breakdown of a marriage or common-law relationship, business breakups can be painful and costly.

Ottawa’s Envari has the know-how to make it happen

For those who don’t deal directly in public securities, it can be easy to breeze over the intricacies of taking a company public.

It’s known as Ottawa’s construction industry night on the town.

When one thinks of job interviews, most people envision a candidate trying their best to impress a prospective employer. But recent shifts in the Canadian economy have turned the tables.

For commercial REALTOR®️ Geoff Godding, the reason for joining the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) was simple – it boosted his business.

With no major updates to the company’s website in five years, the time had come for Ottawa-based Titus to hit refresh.

For many busy professionals, time away from the city only comes on weekends in the summer, when they can escape to a cottage or go camping.

The popularity of voice-activated digital assistants has taken off in an unprecedented way.

Forget about a Canada 150 hangover – 2018 is shaping up to be a landmark year for the Ottawa International Airport (YOW).

When a digital agency sets out to redesign its own website, it’s important to get the fundamentals right.

For visitors travelling in an unfamiliar city, helpful advice from a knowledgeable server, driver or front desk employee can transform a trip and leave a lasting impression.

When in an airplane, soaring at 30,000 feet and watching a video on your phone, most people avoid thinking about the many tiny pieces keeping the craft aloft or of the different molecules that are…

Nestled in the heart of the Ottawa Valley sits one of the area’s best kept secrets: the St. Francis Herb Farm, a pioneering company in Canada’s natural health products industry.

At Shaw Centre, the focus is on much more than hosting events and staying profitable.

Hydro Ottawa is making it easier than ever for residents to give back with its annual Go Paperless campaign, in support of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Foundation.

As one of Canada’s fastest-growing cannabis companies, HEXO is well-versed in standing out from the crowd.

Like many of the city’s veteran commercial real estate brokers, Michael Church has lost track of the number of Ottawa office spaces he’s toured with tenants over the years.

David Perry and Anita Martel may be in the head-hunting business, but the title of “executive recruiter” is a poor fit.

Insurtech. The term may not spark the same recognition as fintech, blockchain or cryptocurrency. But for Ottawa’s Global IQX, it’s a global business that will only get bigger.

So say the industry analysts. The traditional on-premise data centre for business is dead, or at least on life support. But how does your business fit into this equation?

It began with two guys, a backhoe and a dump truck.

The military term is High Altitude, Low Opening (HALO) – drop people and supplies above the range of conventional weapons and radar, have their parachutes deploy at the last moment.

An aging population means an ever-growing number of area residents are spending time in one of the organization’s facilities.

As many as 26 per cent of adults aged 30-70 years have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Men are twice as likely as women to suffer from it. 

When asked to provide the elevator pitch for her business, Tara Azulay politely declines.

Most entrepreneurs have a story of how they came to be their own boss, and it’s usually filled with twists, turns, upsets and – eventually – victories.

Hydro Ottawa is giving its commercial customers a full picture of how their property is consuming power and offering solutions to help reduce their consumption.

This Summer’s 9th annual tournament, presented by Diamond Level Sponsor, GAL Power, was hosted July 10th at the renowned ClubLink Eagle Creek Golf Club in scenic Dunrobin, Ontario.

With travellers seeking ever-increasing amounts of information about would-be destinations online, Ottawa Tourism understood that strengthening its digital presence would be key to building on last…

When Annie first learned she had been chosen to become a Habitat for Humanity homeowner, she was in the car taking her son, Hunter, to daycare.

For a minority of people who suffer serious, life-altering injuries while participating in high-risk activities, the wording of waivers can have huge, lifelong implications.

If Westboro is the best neighbourhood in Ottawa, then 1451 Wellington is its crown jewel – and construction on the boutique condo is closer than ever to breaking ground.

GEM Health Care Services has identified four new potential franchise territories for which it’s actively seeking franchisees.

Despite being among the oldest golf courses in Canada, The Royal Ottawa Golf Club stands as a testament to the modern mindset.

How much thought do you give to the roads and bridges you drive over on your daily commute?

Ottawa’s hot economy continues to add jobs month after month, leading to the region’s tightest labour market in a generation.

Local cloud-based security firm hosts live panel discussion at AGM

Charities and foundations need to understand the priorities of donors to effectively serve the community.

Though the urban areas of the nation’s capital have much to offer for visitors and residents alike, the region is also laden with hidden gems in its more rural stretches.

Light rail, a skilled workforce and burgeoning centres of excellence are creating a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for businesses and residents.

Ottawa Business Growth Survey based on responses with hundreds of local business leaders.

Like no other bike race in town, the criterium offers something for everyone. Fast-paced action, block party vibes and family-friendly activities – including kids races!

After a 30-year career touring throughout Canada and the U.S., Dean Batstone felt it was time to settle down.

When Karin Hinzer first began research into renewable energy more than 10 years ago, she was convinced the technology wasn’t going to be that useful.

With automakers investing billions of dollars into electric vehicles, a revolution in how Canadians commute is on the horizon.

With Ottawa’s busy summer tourism season warming up, visitors arriving from both near and far are descending on the National Capital Region.

A talented workforce, relatively high household income and a strong sense of community are among the reasons several Ottawa entrepreneurs say they chose Orléans as the location to launch and expand…

For decades, it was widely assumed by most organizations that the process of onboarding new, younger hires largely involved a one-way transfer of knowledge.

Those who have been through the process of creating financial forecasts and drafting budgets know that assembling the necessary information can sometimes feel like pulling teeth.

Fast and reliable internet service is essential to most companies. With such high stakes, selecting the best internet service provider for a business is a big decision.

As society’s perception of mental health continues to evolve, it’s important for employers to keep pace.

In the same way that it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a host of dedicated hands to build a home.

With client confidentiality a core tenet at law firms, the term “outsourcing” can understandably leave some in the legal profession uneasy.

Interviews are the most critical – and stressful parts – of the job-hunting process.

What do Serena Williams, Bill Clinton and Hugh Jackman all have in common?

The balance between life and work has long been a struggle for professionals. And things tend to become all the more complicated when assets are brought into the equation.

For Deloitte’s Ottawa team, the annual RIDE is the ultimate employee engagement event.

Of all the work that went into his firm’s rebranding, Lawrence Greenspon of Greenspon Granger Hill says picking a launch date was probably the easiest part.

Even in a region known for its modern agri-food industry, Valley Bio is making a name for itself with its global reach and innovative business practices.

A pending lease expiry is often time for tenants to reflect on whether their office, warehouse or retail storefront is working effectively for their business.

Local open-source web development firm is tasked with building a new web presence for Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital.

One local landlord has found a key element that younger tenants are increasingly looking for in a rental property: Energy efficiency.

It’s an unfortunate scenario in business: An entrepreneur or company founder receiving less money than they deserve because they realized too late that they were woefully unprepared to sell.

As a way to bring the philanthropic community together, the Association of Fundraising Professionals is hosting its 22nd annual Fundraising Day Conference on May 3.

The market for IoT devices and applications for improved patient care and general health and wellness is growing faster than ever before, thanks in large part to the needs of an aging population.

Boards of directors are always looking for good people. It may be in the public sector, the private, or with a non-profit organization. But a lot has changed in recent years.

A special report highlighting Carleton University's Sprott School of Business graduate programs in management

Some of the University of Ottawa’s top entrepreneurial talent will be taking their early stage businesses to Silicon Valley this spring.

While the promise of a new employment opportunity can be exciting, it doesn’t make the job hunting process any less daunting.

A special report highlighting the University of Ottawa's Telfer School of Management graduate management programs

The University of Ottawa’s Telfer School of Management is inviting professionals who are considering graduate education to learn more about its programs and hear success stories from its master’s…

For those tasked with promoting Ottawa to the world, images of the Parliament buildings and scenic Rideau Canal have traditionally been mainstays in the effort to bring more tourists to Ottawa

Refrigeration equipment is an essential part of many businesses. Unfortunately, it can also be one of their largest operating expenses.

Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa is opening a new 18,000-square-foot flagship ReStore – its largest retail outlet to date

For ETM Industries, location truly is everything.

Online videos have quickly become one of the most popular activities on the web.

Growing Ottawa firm is a leader in lighting, controls and shading solutions

The university is currently gearing up for the opening of its new STEM Complex this September.

As Canada’s Paralympians take the stage – and in all likelihood, the podium – in PyeongChang this month, a local firm has geared up to support the team from right here in Ottawa.

Banquet hall includes a performance stage, dance floor, high quality sound and LED lighting systems, remarkable acoustics and an innovative cyclorama screen ideal for slide, stage and light shows.

An Ottawa Valley defence and security firm is leveraging Renfrew County’s skilled workforce and high-tech investments to protect some of the world’s biggest sporting events.

Study finds airport is a major employer and an economic engine for Canada’s Capital Region.

Recruiter. For some professionals, it can be a dirty word.

Within a warehouse in Ottawa’s east end, Vesta Marble & Granite is putting a decidedly high-tech twist on outfitting homes across the National Capital Region.

Creating functional, healthy workplaces is prime objective

Resource showcases the dynamic variety of women-owned shops and businesses throughout the National Capital Region.

As the date when cannabis becomes legal draws closer, many questions remain unanswered.

What to consider when deciding whether to bring an expert into the hiring process

Any company looking to stake its place in today’s market knows that diversity in hiring has become a key business imperative.

When recruiting, many employers go straight to the source: universities.

To navigate the complicated purchase, Clearford called upon the dedicated team of business lawyers at Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l.

Hoping to implement an IP strategy rather than applying for patents ad hoc, Zighra reached out to Stratford Managers

Studies show a well-designed and carefully furnished workplace can play a key role in helping companies attract and retain the best staff, as well as increasing both productivity and job satisfaction…

There are simple ways to start saving money and energy inside your home.

Following sudden closure of Everest College, Ottawa leasing and property manager got creative to attract and retain tenants

A professional master’s degree sends a clear signal to employers: Graduates are equipped with the modern management tools in their respective industry and ready to take on leadership roles.

Welch started as a one-person operation in an office off Confederation Square in 1918.

Top employers know their organization’s success depends on having an engaged and collaborative workforce.

In 2017, the Orléans Chamber of Commerce grew by over 40 percent and now has nearly 240 members

DiscoSkate DJ Skate Nights on Preston Street promises to be the most fun you can have on two feet – or blades – in Ottawa this winter.

On Feb. 11, the Ottawa Senators Foundation will host the Ferguslea Properties Senators Soirée at the Hilton Lac Leamy.

The local recruitment firm focuses solely on finance, accounting and payroll positions in the Ottawa area.

A wrong move around a downed power line or other equipment can lead to serious injuries and in some cases even turn deadly.

Conflict, whether at home or at work, can be a huge barrier to getting things done. When heads butt and tempers flare, it can bring even the best thought-out project to a grinding halt. Conflict can…

At a time when so much is at stake, it’s important to have the right team standing with you ready to fight for your interests.

World's security experts converge on Ottawa for inaugural conference, Feb. 27-28

Ottawa Tourism leads the charge on new wayfinding initiative

Planning, preparation and execution minimize inconvenience to customers

Who’s responsible for compensating an injured person for their lost income and personal care needs?

Ottawa digital agency partners with Alberta-based Local Laundry in hopes of donating 1,000 toques to the homeless ahead of the holidays

The 2017 edition of the EIC-PEI saw an impressive array of concepts that showcased students’ wide interests and talents.

“There has never been a better time to be a Faculty of Engineering student at uOttawa and it will only get better.”

Based on number of destinations served, First Air is Canada’s third largest airline with a legacy of service and innovation.

To extract maximum value from the combination of tools referred to as business intelligence or business analytics, companies should consider their decision-making environments.

High-calibre team plans to double the company in 10 years

As one of the largest health care centres of its kind in Canada, Bruyère plays a key role in addressing the health care needs of the aging population in the Champlain region, offering complex conti

Simple steps to avoid legal headaches

When Kevin Ford was appointed the CEO of Calian Group, it was his first foray into the C-suite.

Legal experts from Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP share their forecasts on what LRT, legal marijuana and the city’s thriving startup scene mean for businesses.

Critical metrics for software-as-a-service startups

“We want philanthropy to really make an impact and create change. We care about the return on investment.”

Many homeowners and businesses want to lower their energy costs or go completely off the grid. On top of reducing your environmental impact, it’s also a great way to save money. 

Hopewell Eating Disorder Support Centre offers services and supports to those who struggle with an eating disorder, and to the family and friends who walk with them on their long and difficult reco

Innovative service offerings allow Hydro Ottawa affiliate to optimize energy use for large-scale businesses and organizations.

As our world grows ever more connected, important questions arise about cybersecurity and how we operate on a day-to-day basis.

The Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa (YSB) is a multi-service agency providing life-changing programs and services to youth across Ottawa.

The Royal is eastern Ontario’s largest and one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health sciences centres.

The Parkdale Food Centre provides assistance to anyone who needs food and lives in the area from Bayswater Ave to Island Park Drive (East to West) and Carling Avenue to the Ottawa River (North to S

HealthPartners strives to build healthy workplaces, healthy Canadians and healthy charities.

CAFO’s goal is to provide all children and youth an equal chance at growing into healthy and successful adults.

As Canada’s leading child and youth mentoring charity, Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) facilitates life-changing relationships that inspire and empower children and youth to reach their full potent

In the hot blazing sun, 15-year-old Cameron Williams peddled and peddled in his flipflops up the spine of Exuma, Bahamas.

Make-A-Wish Eastern Ontario’s mission is to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

For more than 80 years, United Way Ottawa has been working to make our city great for everyone.

A great hospital is one of the cornerstones of a successful city.

Shepherds of Good Hope is one of the largest not-for-profit organizations dedicated to meeting needs of the homeless and vulnerably-housed in the city of Ottawa.

Although Canada is one of the most developed countries in the world, roughly three million people live in poverty. That’s one in 10 Canadians.

Over the past 40 years, the Parent Resource Centre (PRC) has touched the lives of thousands of children and families in Ottawa and surrounding areas.

The Ottawa Senators Foundation empowers children and youth to reach their full potential by investing in social recreation and education programs that promote both physical and mental wellness.

Today, 28 people will walk into their doctor’s office and hear: “You have cancer”. Tomorrow, 28 more people will be told ”You have cancer”. Imagine their shock, their fear, their confusion.

The Ottawa Network for Education (ONFE) collaborates with community partners and works side-by-side with educators to bring innovative and essential programs into schools to address critical issues

The Ottawa Mission has been helping people who are homeless and hungry in our community since 1906.

The Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre (OICC) is changing how people are living with cancer.

Habitat GO brings communities together to help families build strength, stability and independence through affordable homeownership.

Our goal is for every woman to have a safe, affordable place to call home so she may reach her full potential in a caring community.

With 167 beds, 71 outpatient specialty clinics and one of the busiest emergency departments in the country, the doctors, nurses, researchers and staff at CHEO-OCTC touch the lives of over 500,000 c

 

Orléans Economic Symposium to highlight community’s growing innovative business sector.

For more than 20 years, AFP Ottawa has had the distinct honour of paying tribute to those who make our city – and our country – a better place through their philanthropy.

Framework ensures builds and renos are energy efficient, eco-friendly, healthy and technologically enabled.

For the first time in more than 100 years, the public will have access to Chaudière Falls thanks to an expansion of Energy Ottawa’s Chaudière Falls hydroelectric facility.

When deciding on promotional products for your organization or event, there is a seemingly neverending list of options available.

Waterbridge Creative Media is heading west with the opening of a new office in Vancouver. The Ottawa-based digital media agency is dubbing its new production office “Waterbridge West.”

Before walking into the building, take a look the surroundings. Where will customers and employees park? How far is the closest bus stop? How frequent is transit service?

It’s typically still dark out when Tara Pahwa leaves her Kanata home to catch the 5:30 a.m. bus to work.

At the Trail Road landfill in south Ottawa, one resident’s trash becomes another person’s energy.

A surrogacy arrangement typically involves a few extra players who wouldn’t be present in a traditional pregnancy.

What does the future of health care look like in Ottawa?

Most entrepreneurs start developing business plans, prototyping a product or selling  services from a home office or even a coffee shop.

Building a better working world is EY’s purpose. The global professional services firm strives to increase confidence and trust in business, and build communities that are stronger than ever.

"Search Engine Optimization (SEO) enables search engines to work in your business’ favour.

Businesses find it hard to innovate when they’re at the top of their game. Why fix what isn’t broken?

Ottawa-based digital strategist Erin Blaskie started her first business when she was 21.

Canada Day may be over, but the fun continues as Ottawa plays host through the fall to a number of high-profile events and unique attractions.

Marketing your business can feel like a full-time job – a Constant Contact survey reports that small-business owners spend over 20 hours a week in that one area.

As climate change brings unexpected and often sudden changes in weather, the impact on airports, airlines and ultimately air travellers can be significant. 

Most entrepreneurs use email and an electronic calendar to stay organized.

Since migrating north from the United States about a decade ago, Black Friday has become hugely popular with Canadian shoppers.

Preventing outages and restoring power usually invokes images of work crews clearing fallen trees and connecting wires atop utility poles.

 “Customer experience” is more than just customer service – it’s all the interactions that customers have with your company, from advertising to purchasing and beyond, and how those touchpoints mak

Moving into a proper office, storefront or studio is a major milestone for many entrepreneurs and business owners.

Customers love getting freebies and rewards. Airlines and retail chains have long tapped into this desire, using loyalty programs to keep buyers coming back.

Ottawa is one of the top cities in Canada to launch, expand and grow a business.

These days, technology allows small businesses to deliver more-efficient customer service and support via services such as live chat and mobile alerts, while simultaneously gathering important data

Kinaxis is one of those companies that demonstrates the resilience of Ottawa’s tech sector.

Most businesses choose domain names associated with their brand, products or services, therefore choosing the right one is usually straightforward – to a point.

Home offices, high-tech employers complement quality of life

In July, we launched a Canada 150-inspired contest to celebrate Rogers Small Business customers and give them the opportunity to tell their success stories.

The business owner who stays up-to-date on the latest changes and trends in their field always has a leg up on the one who doesn't.

Some of us understand things better when they're visualized rather than organized in charts and spreadsheets.

Dr. Ian Stiell leads The Ottawa Hospital Emergency Medicine Research Group and is an active emergency room physician and clinical epidemiologist.

If you're looking for a simple, no-hassle way for your staff to collaborate online, Igloo has a service you should know about.

You probably know Moleskine for its high-quality notebooks, a staple of boardroom meetings.

This app's name – the acronym stands for “if this then that” – belies just how simple, intuitive, and useful it can be for small-business owners.

Plans for St. Charles Market include a collection of horizontal homes and townhomes wrapping around the original church structure.

Running a small or mid-sized business takes a lot of time. Most SMB owners can’t just concentrate on one aspect of their business.

One of the keys to a successful business trip is to pack smart. Bring what you need, leave what you don't, and make sure everything is small and light.

Tarek Hassan launched his first enterprise, GongFu Bao, serving traditional Taiwanese steamed buns out of a food cart stationed at a busy downtown intersection near Confederation Park.

Maintaining a social-media presence can make a big difference for many small businesses.

In today’s mobile-driven, always-connected world, it’s vital for small -business owners – and their teams – to be equipped with mobile devices and, more importantly, a data plan.

Funds will go to Help Kids Grow Up

Three years ago, Jonathan Moneta merged his background in theatre and his interest in technology to launch MakeLab, which puts professional tech equipment into the hands of amateurs, for fun, inter

Brainstorming sessions can generate many solid ideas, but they can also end up being far from productive.

Consumers are looking for instant gratification from businesses and want fast, seamless customer service. Businesses that fail to deliver are bound to lose out.

Our small business expert Chris Herbert answers your #SmallBizQuestions! In this video, learn how you can best develop a short term vision that sets your business up for success.

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For CEOS and founders of small businesses, inbox zero is not just a dream -- it can be done. Why should you keep your email inbox empty?

Working from home is something we've all dreamed of. Being able to work your own hours, wear pajamas all day while enjoying the freedom of doing what you want, when you want.

Entrepreneurs often work long hours, trying to do everything themselves and assuming they’ll be able to slow down once their efforts pay off.

Productivity appears elusive. Our calendars are filled. Our tasks compete for time. It seems like we cannot get everything done that we need to get done.

Between vacations, holidays, and “half-day” Fridays, it’s common for employees to slow down as the weather heats up, with workplace productivity dropping up to 20% between the months of June and Au

Nelligan O’Brien Payne condominium lawyer finds evidence of forgery, manipulation of election process

On Jan. 3, Ottawa was hit with its first major winter storm of the new year.

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With 80% of Canadians now shopping online and millennials accounting for 33% of all online purchases in Canada, it’s vital that e-commerce retailers in particular understand what drives this group’s…

For the past 160 years, the Chamber has been one of the most active and vocal groups participating in the commercial evolution and transformation of our region.

It has often been said that change is the only constant in business – a philosophy the team at Syntax Strategic embraces.

For lawyer Kathleen Wright, it just makes good business sense to have in place a marriage contract (if married) or a cohabitation agreement (if in a common-law relationship).

Welcome to the age of the mobile office – literally.

Mike Ackman is developing a knack for finding value where others see waste.

Tips for managing the workplace whether you’re in the office or working remotely

Data centres are large, sophisticated facilities that house thousands of computer servers in a carefully controlled, highly secure environment.

As an entrepreneur, you’ve probably devoted most of your resources to your startup’s launch and you spend countless hours working to make it grow.

Since 2008, Air Canada has offered non-stop service from Ottawa (YOW) to Frankfurt, Germany (FRA). 

Mark Motors is a family owned automotive dealership founded in 1959 by Austrian-born Louis Mrak.

Canada Day may have been the country’s biggest birthday party ever, don’t think that July 1 is the end of celebrating in Ottawa!

Motivational retreats offer learning like you’ve never seen it

The best time to see a lawyer is when you don’t think you need one

Canada has a rich history of risk-takers who started small businesses that grew into national icons.

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Kylie Toh, the founder and executive director of Chic Geek, discusses promoting and fostering diversity in the workplace.

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Hydro Ottawa is committed to staying at the forefront of “green” energy and non-polluting technologies.

Hydro Ottawa recently launched a new mobile app that allows its customers to monitor their electricity usage, see its estimated cost, access billing information and find out about current power out

Building owners and managers know that premature replacement of infrastructural elements comes at a financial cost.

Ben Lalonde had already experienced business success when a chance encounter with Dr. Jack Kitts, President and CEO of the Ottawa Hospital, set him on a path of tremendous personal and professional

Medical professionals sometimes refer to the “pillars” of cancer treatment. Until recently there have been four pillars: surgery, radiotherapy, traditional chemotherapy, and precision therapy.

The historic business ties between Ottawa and Renfrew County are poised to get a major boost in the coming years as one of the Ottawa Valley’s largest employers prepares an $800-million redevelopme

What does it take to be named a Top Employer not once, not twice, but nine times in a row?

The Confederation Line East extension will mean true rapid transit for Orléans.

Inside his Renfrew County office, Alastair Baird keeps a database of jobs that companies are looking to fill. Industrial millwright. Engineer. Accountant. Scientist. Editor. Welder.

The diverse social challenges that Ottawa faces can make it hard for a business to know how to invest in their own community and know they are making a real difference.

Big retail outlets and institutional buildings across Ottawa have embraced single-ply membrane roofing systems, but with their advantages comes a greater need for regular inspection and maintenance

The real challenge for a lawyer is how well they can serve as their client’s champion. 

The Royal Ottawa Golf Club may have a prestigious and storied history, but that doesn’t make it a stuffy old boys club.

The law firm now known as Soloway Wright first opened its doors in 1945 when the late Hyman Soloway started a law practice with his friend and colleague John Mirsky.

It’s called the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Engineering Design (CEED), an initiative of the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Engineering, co-funded by the faculty, alumni and NSERC. 

Set in the heart of ByWard Market, Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market features 200 contemporary guest rooms, six inspired studios, a ground floor restaurant and bar, as well as a stunning rooftop

It’s rare for a wealth management company to consider much beyond your financial portfolio. But that’s not the case at OPES Wealth Management of IPC Securities Corporation.

Recently renovated and more appealing than ever, the Centurion Conference and Event Center has been hosting exceptional events for nearly 20 years.

One of the region’s most exhilarating event spaces is nestled in the heart of Gatineau Park, less than 20 minutes from downtown Ottawa.

Nestled on the edge of scenic Kemptville and just a stone’s throw from the historic Rideau River, eQuinelle offers a picturesque and truly memorable locat

While Ottawa’s EY Centre may be best known as the city’s largest event space, it’s also an ideal spot for smaller gatherings.

Affectionately known to many as ‘the castle’, the Canadian Museum of Nature has a great history and a great story to tell.

The Ottawa Conference and Event Centre isn’t just one of the national capital region’s largest event facilities; it’s also one of the most accommodating.

Recognizing the Westin Ottawa nearly 10 years ago for its innovative conservation projects and strong environmental leadership, Hydro Ottawa continues to work with the downtown hotel as it becomes

It’s one thing to achieve a breakthrough in the lab and quite another to woo the interest of investors and partners who can help take it further. 

When clients need more, it makes sense to give them more.

Visit http://www.perlaw.ca - wcreates@perlaw.ca or call 613.566.2839.

Increased collaboration. Higher productivity. Lower turnover.

Increased collaboration. Higher productivity. Lower turnover.

Increased collaboration. Higher productivity. Lower turnover.

The Ottawa Business Growth Survey has drawn the same conclusion two years in a row – attracting skilled talent remains the top issue keeping local business leaders awake at night.

Take a good look at the lights in your office, store, restaurant or business.

After years of preparation and planning, Ottawa is ready to host the world for Canada’s 150th birthday.

It’s one of the classic sounds of winter turning to spring: The sound of water dripping off a roof and splashing on the ground.

On February 1, 1997, the Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Authority (OMCIAA) was officially born.

SOLD IN 3 DAYS FOR TOP DOLLAR  Listed for months with another realtor. 

Hot on the heels of its very successful 101 Things to Do campaign, the Preston Street Business Improvement Area (BIA) has just launched a new program for 2017.

 

The 2016 CEO of the Year recipient has been heading Ross Video since 2006, taki

An innovative local initiative is helping Hydro Ottawa reduce its environmental impact while making a positive difference in the community.

UNIQUE EXPERTISE, PROVEN SERVICE DELIVERY

A great idea alone does not make for a successful company.

Real Estate Today By Marnie Bennett 

In 2007, mining industry magnate and University of Ottawa alumnus Ian Telfer made what was then the largest donation ever given to a Canadian business school.

The international medical community was turned upside down in 1895.

The Ottawa Valley is just far enough off the beaten path to offer those who wander its villages, recreational trails and restaurants the opportunity to create lasting memories.

Slightly more than a century ago, Ottawa’s first municipally-owned utility was born.

Ernie Cecchetto was a teenager when he first learned how to catch fragments of a shooting star.

In anticipation of the upcoming Ottawa 2017 celebrations, InsideTrack approached Guy Laflamme, executive director of the 

In 1977, a failed research project at McKinsey & Co. set in motion the wheels that would lead Tom Peters and Robert H. Waterman, Jr.

As 2016 comes to a close and holiday shopping is in full swing, another important deadline looms: making your charitable donations. If you give to a charitable cause by December 3

Since the 1990s, Canada’s major airports have been operating as private, not-for-profit self-sustaining businesses.

Ernie Cecchetto thinks of himself as a conservationist.

Revitalizing a neighbourhood is never easy, but nothing worth doing ever is. 

At first glance, Shirley Westeinde appears to be an eloquent, fashionable and unassuming.

From personal observation, today’s homebuyer may be better informed than at any other time in history.

Building homes runs in the Kardish family.

It’s been a priority for Dr.

Thirst for talent speaks to area’s growth and prosperity

The way Jeff Hunt sees it, running a junior hockey franchise can be similar to cleaning carpets.

What does it mean to have an entrepreneurial mindset? It can mean many things. An ability to think outside the box. Challenging the status quo. Taking calculated risks.

The importance of apprenticeship and trades training to attract the next generation can’t be understated as the baby boomers reach retirement.

By Kelly Mertl, Director of Community Initiatives, United Way Ottawa

Local leadership with an eye to the future and deep respect for the past.

Written by Daniela Rios

By Leo Valiquette

Kanata North has proven itself much more than a one-trick pony since that telecom bubble of years past. It’s thriving in a number of other markets.

Dr. Lauralyn McIntyre is a Senior Scientist in the Clinical Epidemiology Program and a physician in Critical Care at The Ottawa Hospital.

Sometimes, the easiest way to do a good deed is to just do what you were going to do anyway.

The Ottawa Macdonald- Cartier International Airport Authority (OMCIAA) is a complex and well-oiled machine.

Big data isn’t just something we have to manage, it heralds a profound shift in how we live, work and play.

Your home is likely the largest financial investment you’ll ever make.

Why did these diverse entrepreneurs choose Vanier?

We’ve all heard of people who stay in an unhappy marriage for the sake of the kids. But what about staying married for the sake of the house?

Owners of small- and medium-sized businesses looking to buy decent workspace condo, with ample room for growth, know how difficult it is to find premises that offer everything they want for a price

As legal fees continue to rise, business professionals are often faced with a difficult decision.

Generating new revenue for the City of Ottawa from space that’s otherwise unused, while at the same time making a positive difference for the environment with renewable energy.

Why do multinational technology companies come to Kanata North?

Brad Loiselle has a bold ambition: Educate an entire country.

By Kyle Stout   Last December, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in a trilogy of class actions reported as Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce v Green.

By Invest Ottawa  

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Kanata North remains on the cutting edge when it comes to the next generation of semiconductor technologies. And why wouldn’t it be?

Introducing the new kid on the tech block; Ranzure Networks. Ranzure , seed funded by anchor investor Mitel Mobility, is a growing new company focused on bringing 5G to the planet. 

The Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Authority (OMCIAA) may be a private not-for-profit corporation, but when it comes to governance, OMCIAA holds itself accountable to the region it

By Invest Ottawa

High atop Ottawa’s trendy ByWard Market and the centre of creativity that will be Arts Court, ArtHaus Condominiums has released an exclusive offering of just four penthouse residences to crown Cana

BY BRUCE LAZENBY

The biggest changes in Canadian securities law in a decade have taken place in the past year.

One of Mealshare’s founding supporters in the Ottawa region, Hydro Ottawa, is helping to turn dining out into helping out.

Are you looking to break ground? Maybe it’s for light industrial use, a truck transport terminal, bank, restaurant, convenience store, technology centre or warehouse.

It takes a lot to overwhelm Stephan May these days. He’s learned to take even the most stressful situation in stride and stay focused on the big picture. 

Leading a successful business onto the international stage requires strategic vision and a relentless focus on customer needs.

With its advantageous location one hour from Ottawa, Calabogie Peaks has long been a popular year-round destination.

When it comes to maintaining mission-critical equipment, it is crucial that technical data is kept up-to-date and accurate across all publications.

Aligning the diversification of its service offerings with the needs of its evolving customer base has long been the backbone of Calian Group Ltd.’s success.

HOME GROWN SUCCESSES AS FAR AS THE EYE CAN SEE What defines a successful tech company?

If your business is anything like Hydro Ottawa’s, you’re experiencing first-hand the monumental shift sparked by the retirement of the baby boomers and the influx of the millennial generation.

Why Sakto Corporation is the title sponsor for Ottawa’s first CycloFest

The Ontario Court of Appeal has recently provided important guidance in terms of when a claim is discovered for limitations purposes in the context of a continuing breach of contract.

Given the scope of your operations and your industry, what can you do to become a greener employer?

Is it worth four more hours of your time to save $500 on a business-class fare to Beijing by connecting in a U.S. hub?

As university students place a greater importance on gaining relevant, degree-related work experience before they graduate, potential employers can have a key role to play.

Trying to get hundreds of kilometres from a single litre of fuel. Saving restaurants thousands with a simple machine. Using autonomous rovers to detect life-threatening hazards

By Peter Cronyn Entertainment corporation Livent Inc. has successfully sued its auditors for failing to detect the fraudulent activities of its senior management.

The innovation and transformation in Canadian urban planning and residential living has been remarkable over the past decade.

What makes a tech company cool?

The team that plays together, stays together, says Kim McKenney, president of Dominion Lending Centres (DLC) The Mortgage Source.

Increased collaboration. Higher productivity. Lower turnover.

Energy Ottawa, an affiliate of Hydro Ottawa, doesn’t just keep the lights on for the residents in the Nation’s Capital; it’s always looking to do so in more

By: Bruce Lazenby,President & CEO of Invest Ottawa

The importance of Canada’s innovation economy has quickly become a key priority for governments at all levels of office.

When Claude Laguë first took the reins as Dean of the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Engineering in 2006, it was a rather bleak time. 

PageCloud is not the next WordPress.

Canadians have their eyes on their bank accounts – whether trying to stick to a budget, save to meet a big goal, or simply just make ends meet.

It only makes sense that a vendor would want to sell you the products and services that are its bread and butter.

Kanata North has a long and storied history as a pillar of the Canadian telecommunications industry. It remains the hotbed of telecom innovation in Canada.

Children in Ottawa’s Parkwood Hills now have a new play structure to enjoy, thanks to the PCL Hard Hat Heroes fund. An initiative between PCL Constructors Canada Inc.

When it comes to charitable giving, more and more, donors want to know where their money is going and how it will make an impact.

The 7th Annual Help Kids Grow Up (HKGU) Charity Golf Tournament presented by GAL Power was held July 19th at the prestigious Eagle Creek Golf Club.

Earlier this year, hackers stole nearly 15 gigabytes of company information, including payroll and bank account data, from Goldcorp Inc., one of Canada’s largest mining companies. 

By Bruce Lazenby, President and CEO, Invest Ottawa

How can you benefit your business by benefitting the community? 

This is a true story:

Entrepreneur Tammy Pilon-Cecchetto wants to remove one of the biggest barriers preventing businesspeople from biking to the office or squeezing a workout into their lunch hour. 

What would be the perfect cloud architecture for your business?

Telfer MBA Conferences event explores excessive CEO compensation

Whether it ends up bearing the name Re-Imagined or IllumiNATION, one thing is clear — a long overdue change is coming to LeBreton Flats.

Kanata North touts itself as the place where serious tech gets done. Silicon Valley North. Kanata’s Golden Mile. Terrytown.

At a law firm where even rock stars are expected to check their egos at the door and put clients first, it can be hard to find the right talent with which to grow.

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By Bruce Lazenby, President and CEO, Invest Ottawa

Hydro Ottawa has made the list of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People three years running. Why? Because it recognizes the need to invest in a new generation of talent.

Imagine that you are one of the thousands of people in Canada who are diagnosed with a potentially fatal blood clot this year. You take the day off work to see a specialist.

Bob “Bobbie” Smith had it all figured out.  

Last time in the OBJ, we offered the story of Bob “Bobbie” Smith.

Many Ottawa residents may not realize their city boasts the largest municipally owned producer of green energy in Ontario.

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Tech startups have unique legal needs.

Passenger planes don’t just fly anywhere.

By Bruce Lazenby, President and CEO, Invest Ottawa

The first wave of baby boomers has already retired, with more to follow.

The population of a small city moves in and out of its three campuses every single day: volunteers, students, staff and medical professionals.