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Ottawa Founders: Ewan Reid leads Mission Control into ‘next wave of human discovery and advancement’

Mission Control Space Services, which develops software for use on the Earth, moon and Mars, is one of the most disruptive companies in space tech development.

Ottawa Changemakers: Kokom Scrunchies combines fun fashion with Indigenous culture

At just 12-years-old, Mya Beaudry is finding success as the founder and CEO of a fast-growing hair accessory business that celebrates her First Nation background.

Home goods store KOTi 28 brings Finnish design aesthetic to the Ottawa Valley

Retired educator Angie MacCrae has embarked on a journey to bring her lifelong passion for Finnish design and home goods to her hometown of Arnprior with KOTi 28, named for the Finnish word for “home.”

Bright Side of Business: Ottawa BIAs win award for post-pandemic marketing campaign

Ottawa’s business improvement areas, which have been on the frontlines of many challenges, have been recognized by a prestigious award from the Ontario BIA Association.

How uOttawa is helping companies like Welbi and Noibu find the secret to success

uOttawa has a rich history of fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem on its campuses, which supports startups like Welbi and Noibu.

Ottawa tourism sector on the rise, but foreign visits still lagging, veteran hotelier says

Ross Meredith, the general manager of the Westin Ottawa and the Delta Ottawa City Centre hotels, said he thinks it will “probably take a few years” for the Ottawa tourism sector to see pre-COVID levels of overseas visitor spending.

‘I really like talking about Ottawa’: Jantine Van Kregten retires after 20 years at Ottawa Tourism

As director of communications for Ottawa Tourism, Jantine Van Kregten spent 20 years showing off the best of the capital city.

Philanthropy in Ottawa: Former Gee-Gees player helps student athletes

Youcef Lekadir studied business at uOttawa over a decade ago. Now his donation is supporting Telfer students and the Gee-Gees' football program.

Techopia-EY Insights: Matthews, Sicard and Braatz on Ottawa’s tech scene

Techopia asked three technology sector leaders — each representing a different generation — to share their thoughts about the local sector’s past, present and future.

Tech sector shrinks as Ottawa-Gatineau unemployment rate ticks up to 4.2% in April

Ottawa-Gatineau’s tech sector shrank by more than 10 per cent last month, Statistics Canada said Friday – an ominous sign for a local industry rattled by Shopify’s decision this week to cut a fifth of its workforce.