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World Junior Championships set to boost Ottawa’s economy and global reputation

The World Junior Championships will kick off in Ottawa in December, bringing tens of millions of dollars...

Ottawa tourism provided $3.1B for local economy in 2023, ‘gaining momentum’, latest report finds

The capital’s tourism industry is gaining momentum and has “lots to look forward to,” an Ottawa Tourism executive said after the organization released its 2023 economic impact study this week.

Growth by design: Ottawa software firm Mydoma Studio acquired by California company

Ottawa’s Mydoma Studio, whose specialized project management software for interior designers now has about 5,000 users, was acquired by California-based Studio Designer last week.

Patios, burgers, happy hour, oh my! A weekend guide to Ottawa for foodies

Looking for the best spots to stop in for a patio cocktail, yummy appetizers or happy hour deals? Take advantage of the summer heat and check out this guide, compiled from Yvonne Langen’s Savour the City columns in OBJ.

Ottawa-Gatineau’s jobless rate rises to 5.5% in May as economy sheds 4,700 jobs

Ottawa-Gatineau’s unemployment rate jumped to 5.5 per cent in May, continuing an upward climb that has seen...

Philanthropy in Ottawa: Myers revs its charitable engine with $2.5M for Civic campus

The largest philanthropic donation by the Myers Automotive Group to date is directed fund the new Civic campus of The Ottawa Hospital being built near Dow’s Lake and raise vital dollars for world-leading research.

The Salvation Army needs Ottawa’s business community to help their neighbours with food, safe housing

The Salvation Army in Ottawa is appealing to the generous business community to become corporate mission partners.

Ottawa Tourism introduces new Visit Ottawa Pass in effort to spark visitor economy, tourism

Ottawa Tourism is ramping up efforts to attract visitors and encourage locals to explore the city with the new virtual Visit Ottawa Pass. 

Ottawa faces ‘multi-whammy’ of challenges as it looks to reimagine its downtown, urban expert says

This week’s public-service job walkout adds to the list of challenges Ottawa faces as its economy tries to rebound from the pandemic and it looks to reimagine city space, a prominent urban planning expert says.

How Casino du Lac-Leamy is bringing Ottawa back together

When you’re a casino who’s known for putting their clients first, how can a pandemic help you...