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BeaverTails’ sweet success lands Grant and Pam Hooker 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award

Last week, BeaverTails founders Grant and Pam Hooker got a phone call they never would have expected: they’d been selected as the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award recipients by the Ottawa business community. 

Somerset Village BIA plans merger with Centretown to better tackle downtown issues

After overseeing one of Ottawa’s smallest BIAs for a tumultuous three years, chair and business owner Ivan Gedz is looking forward to the opportunities that joining forces with a larger BIA might bring to Somerset Village.

Christine Leadman, longtime advocate for local business, stepping down from BIA role

In an interview with OBJ last week, Leadman confirmed that Oct. 18 will be her last day with the organization. Current assistant director and wellness coach SabriNa Lemay will take over as executive director. 

Fight for the Cure’s Duane Francis on getting into the ring for cancer patients

When Duane Francis was first asked to fight in the white-collar charity boxing gala for the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation, his response was what you might expect: “Not a chance; are you crazy?”

Slowdown in inflation supports interest rate pause next week, economists say

Statistics Canada says the annual inflation rate slowed to 3.8 per cent in September as prices year-over-year rose more slowly across the economy.

On the side of angels: Purple Tie Gala nets $150K for Cornerstone Housing for Women

Not only did Cornerstone Housing for Women have a loyal community of supporters at the 5th annual...

Bright Side of (Downtown) Business: Howard Fine Jewellers brings the sparkle to Sparks St.

Over 56 years, Ottawa business Howard Fine Jewellers on Sparks Street has formed deep connections with its clients that keep them coming back.

After ‘bumpy’ ride so far in 2023, Intouch Insight hoping to turn corner as 2024 approaches

2023 has been a bit of a “bumpy” ride, but Intouch Insight CEO Cameron Watt sees better days ahead – thanks to a new acquisition that gives Intouch a bigger foothold in the U.S.

Brion Raffoul LLP celebrates 15 years of IP excellence

Ottawa-based IP firm Brion Raffoul didn’t invent the work anniversary party but the one it hosted Thursday was so good it might want to slap a patent on it.

Long-awaited downtown task force report ‘tentatively approved’ but no release date provided

A spokesperson said finishing touches are being made to the report, but did not confirm a timeline for its release to the public.