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Women tech founders are scaling up in Ottawa, but you may not have heard of them
Alida Burke has spent more than a decade helping build Growcer, a sustainable food technology company, working her way through university programs and accelerator and
Downtown eateries ‘buzzing’ about more civil servants, but they’re no longer counting on them
Even as rumours persist about federal civil servants spending more time in their downtown offices, restaurants in the core are focusing on other potential traffic
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
Rolling with the (hole) punches: How Laurier Office Mart has evolved over 40 years
Shahé Avedissian has been adapting to the needs of his customers since before he even opened his business. In 1980, Avedissian’s father was running a
We look at four of the biggest HR trends for 2026, plus a few that might surprise you
The world of work is ever-changing and 2026 promises to be another year of evolution. From AI to RTO, three local HR experts tell us
Gallery: Women’s Rights Awareness Event at uOttawa
The #TelferForWomen (#TelferPourElles) Women’s Rights Awareness Event, hosted by the Telfer Competitions Committee in support of Amnistie internationale Canada francophone, took place on Oct. 24
Record-breaking 50-storey highrise at Dow’s Lake gets OK from city planning committee
The city’s planning committee has approved a proposal by Ottawa’s Claridge Homes to build a record-breaking 50-storey highrise tower in Little Italy.
Health-tech startup Hyivy wins annual CHEO Bear’s Den pitch competition
Health startup Hyivy has secured a $25,000 investment as the winners of the CHEO Bear’s Den pitch competition.
Artificial intelligence and the non-profit sector: Efficient, yes, but at what cost?
Since ChatGPT was released to the public in November 2022, the private sector has jumped on the AI bandwagon. Charitable organizations, though cautious, are following suit.
Giving Guide 2025: Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation
As Ottawa’s only Community Cancer Hub, we are delivering Supportive Cancer Care through dynamic collaborations with over 70 diverse community partners.
Buy domestic policies unlikely to impact local construction work, associations say
Local construction associations say they don’t anticipate any significant impacts coming out of new provincial and federal regulations that will require public-sector entities to prioritize Canadian-made goods and services. In
Head of Glebe BIA ‘glad to be moving forward’ as construction starts on Lansdowne 2.0
As construction begins on the Lansdowne 2.0 redevelopment, the head of the local BIA said area businesses should be largely unaffected and could even benefit from an influx of construction
Local business leaders and companies recognized at 2025 Best Ottawa Business Awards
The Best Ottawa Business Awards (BOBs) were held Friday at the Westin Hotel, bringing together a who’s who of the local business community.
From growth companies to growth capital: Benjamin Bergen appointed CEO at CVCA
After a decade at the helm of the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI), Benjamin Bergen will be moving into a different tech advocacy role.
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