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Vernon White joins Syntax Strategic, Altis CEO steps down, and other moves around town

Vernon White announced on LinkedIn this week that he has joined Ottawa’s Syntax Strategic part-time as strategic counsel to support the company on matters of national defence, security communication and operation-readiness.

OBJ speaks with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe about politics, relationships and election priorities

As he enters the last year of his current mandate, Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe sees challenges and...

Michelin-starred chef Akira Back to bring high-end Japanese cuisine to Chateau Laurier

Michelin-starred chef Akira Back will introduce his namesake restaurant at the Chateau Laurier in the new year,...

Chef Joe Thottungal makes ‘heartbreaking’ decision to shelve plans for Almonte restaurant

Ottawa chef, restaurateur and philanthropist Joe Thottungal is well-known in Ottawa for his take on Indian fare...

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 from special guest Prime Minister Mark Carney.

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...

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...

Region’s unemployment rate remains elevated at 7.4%, as national rate declines to 6.5%

Ottawa-Gatineau’s unemployment rate remained stable at 7.4 per cent in November, even as the number of unemployed people started to rise in August to levels unseen since 2021.

‘Stranger Things’: Owner of Mayfair Theatre looks forward to screening Netflix show’s finale

Fans of “Stranger Things,” one of Netflix’s biggest shows, will be able to travel to the “Upside...

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.