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Gallery: Mayor’s Breakfast with Mark Carney
A record-breaking crowd of nearly 1,100 business and community leaders packed the Roger’s Centre on Dec. 5 for a historic Mayor’s Breakfast, eager to hear
Support for Ottawa defence companies ramps up with slew of government announcements
Ottawa firms involved in the defence sector can now apply for funding under the federal government’s Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII).
Inspired by love and loss, donor Tom Moore triples Giving Tuesday donations
For Tom Moore, a retired tech executive and longtime Ottawa resident, giving back to The Ottawa Hospital isn’t just a gesture of generosity. It’s personal.
Full steam ahead on downtown revitalization with focus on safety and security, OBOT head says
For Sueling Ching, president and CEO of the Ottawa Board of Trade, 2025 has been a year of contrast. The first few months were filled
Four-storey, 84-unit building with no resident parking proposed for ‘walkable’ Sandy Hill
An 84-unit low-rise building has been proposed in the Sandy Hill area, with construction slated to begin next year pending city approvals.
Amid a growing demand for BIAs, OCOBIA’s Michelle Groulx is ready to advocate for small biz
This year, Michelle Groulx found herself back at an organization with which she’s very familiar. After leaving her post as executive director of the Ottawa
Here are six Ottawa startups that are conquering the B2C market
From custom collages to AI-powered bike fitting software, check out six local startups making waves in the B2C market.
Bank of Canada leaves key interest rate unchanged at 2.25%
The Bank of Canada left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday as it signalled the 2.25 per cent level is about right to balance keeping inflation in check with helping
Ottawa Tourism CEO Michael Crockatt sounds alarm over fewer U.S. travellers to the capital
The head of Ottawa Tourism is concerned about decreasing numbers of U.S. travellers to Ottawa and says his organization will be looking to reverse that trend next year.
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
Ultimate Burger Battle pulls out all the fixings to raise almost $30K for United Way East Ontario
The Meatball Madness burger from Ottawa’s Art-Is-In Bakery won Ultimate Burger of the Year in the United Way Ultimate Burger Battle last month.
‘We want Ottawa to succeed’: Tobi Nussbaum on how the ‘narrative on the NCC is changing’
From LeBreton Flats to the Rideau Canal, and from Westboro Beach to Kìwekì Point, the National Capital Commission plays a key role in the vibrancy and economic health of the
OBJ Datebook: Here are some of the new year’s not-to-be-missed events
December Masquerade Charity Gala for CHEO 2025 What: Put on your finest attire and favourite mask to dance the night away and bid on auction items in support of CHEO.
Ottawa’s PureColo acquired by Vancouver’s Carrier Connect Data Solutions in $8.5M deal
Ottawa’s PureColo has been acquired by Carrier Connect Data Solutions in a deal worth $8.5 million. The acquisition closed at the end of November, effectively turning the nation’s capital into
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