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Korean bakery chain Paris Baguette looks to open six cafes in Ottawa

Paris Baguette, a multinational chain based in Seoul, says it plans to bring six cafes to the nation’s capital by the end of the year.

Riverkeeper Gala raises $300K to help protect, improve Ottawa River

When the Ottawa Riverkeeper’s signature gala was first launched 11 years ago, it began with a fun boat cruise on the river. All these years later, it's back on the water where it belongs, in the NCC River House that's become a popular attraction on the Ottawa River.

Architect Houry Avedissian sees an opportunity to ‘bring new life’ to Ottawa’s commercial spaces

For local architect Houry Avedissian, the opening of her first office on Preston Street next month represents an opportunity to thank those who’ve supported her career — and the first step towards expanding her portfolio and her team. 

Looking back: These three tech execs started in Ottawa, but now call Silicon Valley home

Techopia interviewed three tech veterans, each of whom began their careers in Ottawa but have since made the move to the U.S., to find out how they think “Silicon Valley North” matches up with the original.

From Instagram craze to Wellington West. Courage Cookies brings popular brand to Ottawa

Toronto-based Courage Cookies officially opened its first location in Ottawa at 1130 Wellington St. W. on May 25. It took over the space formerly housed by Sharpfle Waffle, which moved to Mechanicsville.  

These three serial tech entrepreneurs love Ottawa — what keeps them here?

Techopia interviewed three serial tech entrepreneurs who have each had more than one local startup success to find out why they chose to stay in Ottawa rather than seek new tech ecosystems to apply their expertise.

Ottawa Founders: Food Cycle Science seeing success with users and angel investors

When you see an opportunity to do something better — to benefit the planet and satisfy your entrepreneurial aspirations — you take it. That’s what Bradley Crepeau did in 2011, when he and business partner Murray Arthur started Food Cycle Science, a company that provides environmentally responsible food waste recycling solutions to municipalities and consumers.

World Wheelchair Basketball Championships in 2026 will have $13M economic impact on Ottawa

Ottawa will play host to the largest team parasport event in the world when the World Wheelchair Basketball Championships come to town in 2026. 

Morning Social raises $628K to help BGC Ottawa give kids brighter future

If only breakfast tables were made big enough to seat a family of 360. There were at least that many friends and supporters of BGC Ottawa (formerly Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa) at the Morning Social networking event and fundraiser held at its Taggart Parkes Family Clubhouse on Thursday.

Ottawa tech companies abroad: Execs based in Europe give their view of our local ecosystem

Rachel Kirkham would be the first to tell you that when she began her career in technology a decade ago, she never would have imagined herself working for an Ottawa tech company.