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Rainbow Bistro owner anticipates boost from ‘spill-off’ traffic at new ByWard Market music venue

Danny Sivyer, who opened The Rainbow Bistro on Murray Street in 1984, says the new facility that is expected to take over the former Chapters building on Rideau Street before the end of next year will likely generate “spill-off” foot traffic that could benefit businesses like his.

Friday night lights shine bright for OSEG Foundation’s Gourmet on the Gridiron

For the first time in six years, the sun smiled down on OSEG Foundation's signature fundraiser, Dining on the Gridiron, which also served as a celebration of the 10-year anniversary of the CFL returning to Ottawa.

Don’t limit yourself, says Telfer Executive MBA grad Megan van Rijt

Driving home from the orientation for uOttawa’s Telfer Executive MBA program, Megan van Rijt was in tears....

‘The stars are aligning’: New KNBA executive director Kelly Daize has high hopes for tech park

Kelly Daize, who begins her new role as leader of Canada’s largest tech park on Monday, has been a fixture of Ottawa’s technology scene for decades.

Think you know all about workplace burnout? HR experts say we still don’t know how to solve it

Despite greater awareness around burnout in corporate workplaces, not enough companies are thinking outside of the box when it comes to solutions, said Ottawa organizational behaviour consultant Christine Pothier.

UPDATED: Live Nation Canada to set up new music venue in former Chapters building

In a move local business leaders hope will help give a jolt of energy to Ottawa's beleaguered...

‘Suicide prevention work’: New research sheds light on mental health crisis in hospitality industry

Last month, Smart Serve Ontario launched a new mental health initiative to provide hospitality workers with free access to mental health support, one of the first programs of its kind in the industry.

Cornerstone Housing for Women celebrates 40 years at garden party

Eamonn McKee and his wife Mary opened their official residence in Rockcliffe Park to Cornerstone Housing for Women, allowing the non-profit organization to hold its charity garden party and fashion show.

Now we’re flying: Porter Airlines brings Mr. Porter’s House Party to town

Hundreds of guests were invited on Thursday to Porter's so-called "house party", where, thankfully, the leave-your-shoes-at-the-door rule did not apply. 

OBJ In-Depth: On the road to reconciliation, local Indigenous tourism operators see uptick in business

Indigenous business owners offering cultural experiences are seeing a significant uptick in interest, particularly from domestic travellers, as Canadians seek Indigenous education and experience.