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OBJ Datebook: From galas to golfing, here’s what’s going on in Ottawa this summer
Summer is a great time to enjoy what the city has to offer and there are a number of charity and networking events in Ottawa,

High-tech archery experiences and a unique cocktail list are putting a longstanding axe-throwing facility on the map as a repeat activity for Ottawa residents, one

Inside Edge Properties files plan for 28-storey tower on Carling Avenue
Vice-president Jordan Bianconi said branching out into property development marks the “logical next step” in Inside Edge’s evolution as a real estate firm.

We celebrate the Forty Under 40 – and hear what their ‘other’ dream job would be
The Ottawa Business Journal and the Ottawa Board of Trade celebrated this year’s Forty Under 40 recipients at a gala at the Casino Hilton Lac-Leamy

A ‘self-shake’ leads former civil servant to embark on a YOLO entrepreneurial dream
Doree Kovalio credits a year of living abroad in a tranquil village nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and the Pyrenees mountains as the catalyst for

Fullscript logo to appear on Senators’ road helmets under new multi-year deal with NHL club
The Ottawa Senators have added another software powerhouse to their growing stable of local business partners. The NHL club announced Friday afternoon it has agreed to a “comprehensive, multi-year” sponsorship

People on the Move: Michelle Groulx back at OCOBIA and Chris Pierce named hotelier of year
Eighteen months after her departure, Michelle Groulx is returning to the Ottawa Coalition of Business Improvement Areas (OCOBIA) in a new part-time role.

What Owen Gorman learned from dad Hugh and how he’s applying it to his own venture
When Owen Gorman was a kid, he spent a lot of time hanging around his dad’s office. “I liked being his kid in the office. When I was five years

‘Definitely demand’ for space in former Bay on Rideau Street, real estate expert says
A top executive from real estate brokerage Avison Young says the former Hudson’s Bay department store on Rideau Street will likely attract interest from a “wide variety” of users as

Many advantages for property owners to have artists use vacant spaces, local group argues
Local and provincial arts organizations are encouraging property owners, both public and private, to embrace “meanwhile spaces” that grant temporary access to empty space to artists.

Kinaxis takes centre ice at CTC in new three-year deal with Senators
Coming off their first playoff appearance in eight seasons, the Ottawa Senators have re-signed a key member of their franchise – on the business front. The NHL club has renewed

Porter flying direct from YOW to more sun destinations starting in December
Travellers flying to sun destinations out of the Ottawa International Airport will have more options starting this December as Porter Airlines adds flights to popular vacation spots direct from YOW.