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Number of commuters increases in Ottawa-Gatineau but still lags other municipalities
More people are commuting to work in Ottawa-Gatineau but the region still lags other municipalities when it comes to return to office.

Canada’s tech job market has gone from boom to bust in last five years: Indeed
Canada’s tech job market has gone from boom to bust in a matter of years, a new study says. The research released Tuesday by job postings site

Top of Mind in Tech: Heidi Adams from Nokia on how Ottawa is well-positioned to tackle AI
Heidi Adams has one thing on her mind these days: AI.
In her work as head of global marketing, IP and data centre networks

OBJ Datebook: Don’t miss fall’s signature events and check out some new ones too
August Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival What: An annual festival showcasing Canadian talent from musical artists to hot air balloon shows. When: Aug. 27-31 Where:

Here are the 20 organizations named Best Places to Work in 2025
From hiring practices to return-to-office and from pay and benefits to training and development, there are many things to consider when it comes to being

Businesses put at risk when employees use unauthorized AI tools at work
An artificial intelligence chatbot could help quickly clean up your presentation moments before an important board meeting. But those quick AI fixes can become a liability for the higher-ups you’re

New Metcalfe Plaza touted as game-changer for Ottawa’s downtown core
In what Ottawa nightlife commissioner Mathieu Grondin hopes will be one of his office’s legacy projects, a new outdoor events space at Metcalfe Plaza has opened, offering free shows and

Top of Mind in Tech: Tiffani Westerman explains how AI is changing cybersecurity
With artificial intelligence on the rise, cybersecurity has become an even bigger concern in the tech space.

Contractor or employee? Ensure the role fits the classification, or risk liability
In these times of economic unpredictability, some business owners are seeking greater workforce flexibility by turning to different kinds of work arrangements. These might include

Turkish eatery reopens at former Clocktower Brew Pub location in Glebe after month’s closure
After announcing its closure last month, Sultan Ahmet Turkish Cuisine is reopening its Ottawa location on Bank Street in the former home of the Clocktower Brew Pub. The restaurant announced

Ottawa’s busiest Baskin-Robbins franchisees to open a ByWard Market location next month
The owners behind many of the city’s Baskin-Robbins franchises are excited to open in the ByWard Market this fall, taking over the former location of the ByWard Fruit Market. Business

Networking and cybersecurity provider CANARIE taps Michael Tremblay as next CEO
Nearly a decade ago, Michael Tremblay left the comfort of Microsoft’s executive suite because he couldn’t resist the chance to lead Invest Ottawa as the city’s main economic development agency

Gallery: Celebrating Solange Tuyishime’s inspiring journey
Earlier this week, more than 100 community leaders gathered at Sussex and Co. to surprise and celebrate Solange Tuyishime, a global humanitarian and inspiring force in Ottawa. A Miss Universe