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The straight dope: Kickstarter success story Wipebook shares its list of dos and don’ts

Techopia

Frank Bouchard, one of the founders of Wipebook, knows a thing or two about crowdfunding. His first run at Kickstarter had a modest goal of

Blog On: Tech CEOs extol the virtues of regular blog writing

Techopia

Blogging is no longer just the realm of conspiracy theorists and teenagers with a celebrity crush. Tech companies and their CEOs have embraced the medium

Firestone the author back in the game: Sens’ co-founder details his effort to bring the NHL back to Ottawa

Sports and Entertainment

On Dec. 6, 1990, a group of young Ottawa entrepreneurs accomplished what most pundits thought was impossible – they convinced the NHL to grant an expansion

Grey Cup loss can’t spoil ‘great year,’ OSEG boss says

Sports and Entertainment

The RedBlacks’ magical Grey Cup run ultimately came up a touchdown short, but not even Edmonton’s late-game comeback could wipe the smile off Bernie Ashe’s

Raw Sugar shuts down, owner cites ‘circumstances beyond my control’

Sports and Entertainment

Raw Sugar Cafe owner Nadia Kharyati announced Monday she has closed her doors, leaving the Chinatown district without one of its community hubs. “I

Video: Macadamian’s Fred Boulanger on unleashing the full potential of ideas

Techopia

Facebook Embedded Video Player 2017 will be a year to remember for Macadamian. The Gatineau-based firm is celebrating its 20th anniversary and reflecting on its

Watson says he had hoped for more than two LeBreton bidders

City Hall

A day after only two groups submitted proposals to redevelop LeBreton Flats – both including arenas – Mayor Jim Watson said he was expecting more.

Five lessons from stage one LRT

City Hall

A new report has outlined some lessons learned while implementing stage one of the city’s light-rail project, in hopes they will be applied to stage

Ottawa city council passes 2016 budget

City Hall

For the first time in Jim Watson’s second tenure as Ottawa mayor, he could not secure a unanimous vote on his budget on Wednesday. The

Zaphod’s sold, shows will go on, says Haslam

Sports and Entertainment

Downtown nightclub Zaphod Beeblebrox has a “new lease on life,” owner Eugene Haslam said Wednesday when he announced he has sold the York Street establishment.