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Recipe for success? Ottawa engineer hopes AI-driven ‘robot chef’ becomes the next kitchen necessity

Khalid Aboujassoum's stovetop appliance looks much like a crock pot and uses machine-learning technology to cook meals from pre-prepared ingredients.

Ottawa’s tally of VC deals rising despite pandemic, report says

A total of 16 local companies landed VC financing in the first six months of this year, up from a dozen in the first half of 2019.

Ottawa Athletic Club closing for good after 44 years as pandemic hits fitness business hard

Trailblazing fitness centre that opened in 1976 welcomed more than 1,500 people a day before COVID-19.

Philanthropy in Ottawa: uOttawa receives the gift of time, talent and treasure

Simon Nehme COVID-19 Design Challenge sees students compete to develop innovative solutions and prototypes to address some of the world’s post-pandemic challenges.

Ottawa-Gatineau’s unemployment rate ticks up to 9.2% in August

Region added nearly 10,000 new positions in August, but employment-seekers returning to the market en masse drove up jobless rate.

Ottawa philanthropist and community builder Dave Smith passes away at age 87

Smith was founder and honorary chair of Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre that helps youth and family members with addiction, mental health and counselling services

Shopping local: Calian acquires Ottawa-based wireless antenna maker Tallysman in $24.5M deal

Ten-year-old Ottawa firm makes satellite antennas as small as a human hand for clients in the autonomous vehicle, precision agriculture and other sectors.

Michael Maidment brings ‘skill, expertise and passion’ as new CEO of Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation

Nonprofit leader to promote Cancer Foundation's support for local research and essential cancer coaching programs for cancer patients and their families.

Rise and shine! It’s time to raise $1M for the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation

Popular benefit was originally slated to take place in May but had to be rescheduled due to COVID-19.

Ottawa embarks on uneven economic recovery

Survey gathered data from hundreds of local business leaders about their market outlook, hiring intentions, financial performance and other key metrics.