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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...

Gallery: Best Ottawa Business Awards 2025

The Best Ottawa Business Awards (BOBs) gathered a who’s who of the local business community on Nov. 28. Hosted by the Ottawa Board of Trade and the Ottawa Business Journal, the annual awards gala recognizes the region’s most innovative and fastest growing companies, highlighting the leaders and organizations that are shaping Ottawa’s economic future.

Toronto’s Harrison Staffing expands into Ottawa, with clients including Shopify and KPMG

When the folks at Shopify suggested he expand his business into Ottawa, Toronto-based entrepreneur Danny Murrell listened. Murrell...

John DeVries to retire after 27 years heading up the Ottawa Construction Association

After almost three decades at the helm of the Ottawa Construction Association, president and general manager John...

‘Under the radar’ Ottawa firm Marcan Pharmaceuticals doubles office size and headcount

When Atul Aggarwal started Marcan Pharmaceuticals with his brother in 2005, he said many people advised them...

Making weather-related assumptions is risky, local expert warns Ottawa tourism operators

Climate change is the top concern for tourism operators across the country, one local risk management expert says, and Ottawa businesses are not immune.

Gallery: AFP Ottawa Philanthropy Awards (the Phils)

Ottawa’s most inspiring night returned this year, delivering a bigger and more impactful celebration than in the past. The event took place at the National Arts Centre on Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025, where the Phils 2025 highlighted individuals and organizations driving positive change in the community.

Annual Phils recognize Ottawa’s established and up-and-coming philanthropists

Delphine Haslé holds the title of professional fundraiser, but when she describes the works she does, she thinks of herself more as a matchmaker.

Ottawa festivals to benefit from pilot of new $2M fund administered by Ottawa Tourism

A new fund will provide up to $2 million over two years to festivals in the city. Ottawa...

We go behind the scenes of Ottawa’s increasingly competitive hotel industry

In the midst of the hustle and bustle of downtown Ottawa, the lobby of the Marriott Hotel on Kent Street is calm and quiet. Guests who pass through the rotating front door would have no idea that, behind the scenes, an overhaul of the entire building is underway.