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A day in the life of chef Lizardo Becerra at Raphaël: Making food that evokes memories
For chef Lizardo Becerra, owner of Raphaël Peruvian Cuisine on Elgin Street, it’s been a busy few months, topped off by competing at the Canadian
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More homes for sale in Ottawa but buyers remain cautious, OREB says
The number of active residential listings in Ottawa last month were up 57 per cent from January 2024 as more sellers jumped into the market
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New development in Kanata by Lepine connects business and community
Les Boutiques at Carré Saint Louis is bringing exciting retail opportunities to the heart of Ottawa’s west end. Developed by Lépine and exclusively leased by
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Canopy Growth reports $121.9M Q3 loss compared with $216.8M loss a year earlier
Canopy Growth Corp. reported a loss of $121.9 million in its latest quarter compared with a loss of $216.8 million in the same quarter a
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Ottawa-Gatineau’s unemployment rate falls in January
Ottawa-Gatineau’s unemployment rate dipped slightly in January, mirroring a national trend as job gains beat economist’s expectations. The jobless rate in the nation’s capital fell
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Regional Roadtrips: Here’s where you can buy local in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario
Due to the recent tariff turmoil, buying Canadian is all the rage — and Ottawa and Eastern Ontario store owners are ready to respond. “The
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BluMetric Environmental to boost U.S. production capacity after acquiring Florida firm
BluMetric Environmental is more than doubling the size of its U.S. manufacturing facilities after acquiring a Florida-based wastewater treatment company last year. The Ottawa-based firm said Thursday it has signed
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Snowball effect: Busy canal skating season should mean a strong year for tourism, officials say
The Rideau Canal is frozen and packed with skaters, which is a good sign for Ottawa’s tourism sector this year, according to the Conference Board of Canada.
![La Bottega Nicastro owner Pat Nicastro carts deliveries into the store from off the sidewalk. Photo by Mia Jensen](https://assets.obj.ca/2025/02/EDIT-2-La-Bottega-Pat-delivery-2-Jan-2025-300x169.jpg)
A day in the life of Pat Nicastro: After 30 years in the ByWard Market, a few things never change
For Pat Nicastro, the morning always starts with an espresso – the first of many he’ll enjoy from the opening to the close of his ByWard Market grocery store, which
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Leading by Example: Ottawa Community Housing’s Decarbonization Roadmap for Existing Buildings
Ottawa has long been a hub of innovation, and now that spirit is focused on retrofitting buildings for a greener future. Imagine comfortable homes that
![Partygoers hit the dance floor at this year's SnowBall, held Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at the Ottawa Art Gallery in support of the Snowsuit Fund of Ottawa. Photo by Caroline Phillips.](https://assets.obj.ca/2025/02/DancingSnowball-300x169.jpg)
OBJ Datebook: Events to keep you moving this winter in Ottawa-Gatineau
It can be hard to get out and about in Ottawa in the winter months, but there are a host of business-oriented events to help keep you connected. SnowBall: A
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Ottawa’s top 10 commercial real estate transactions of 2024
Forum Asset Management’s $183-million acquisition of a 579-unit student residence near the University of Ottawa topped the list of the capital’s most valuable commercial real estate transactions in 2024 as
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The end of the cold call? Local tech execs talk AI and its impact on sales and marketing
Is the era of the cold call coming to an end in the world of sales? With the adoption of artificial intelligence, at least one expert thinks so.
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Ottawa-born Turnstone Biologics halting clinical studies, laying off staff
Ottawa-born biotech startup Turnstone Biologics is halting all clinical studies, ceasing further development of its cutting-edge cancer-fighting viral treatments and exploring “strategic alternatives focused on maximizing shareholder value” that may
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