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Canadian economic growth lags expectations in Q2; July estimate points to contraction

The Canadian economy grew at an annual rate of 3.3 per cent in the second quarter, bringing the quarterly reading below estimates and an early look at July suggests a contraction.

Have business, will travel? Airport boss urges execs to get off Zoom, get on planes

Uptick in summer leisure travel has given Ottawa's international terminal a much-needed lift, but the airport is "still not out of the woods," Mark Laroche said Tuesday.

Mayo Clinic acquires equity stake in rapid COVID test-maker Genomadix

Ottawa startup awaiting regulatory approval for portable device says partnership with world-renowned U.S. research facility will help further develop its technology.

Virtual work has adverse effects on young employees, HR expert suggests

Human resources consultant Karen Brownrigg argues that the lack of in-person contact may end up harming a young person’s career if not properly managed.

Recession will drive employees back to the office, HR exec argues

The rising risk of a recession could give bosses the leverage they need to get their remote workforce back into the office, says the head of an Ottawa-based executive search firm.

‘Quiet quitting’ an opportunity for employers to help reshape the workplace

Quiet quitting essentially refers to clocking in when you're expected to, doing your assigned tasks, leaving on time and not taking on extra work outside your regular hours.

Look who’s back in business: Coconut Lagoon

More than two years after watching his business go up in smoke, award-winning Ottawa chef Joe Thottungal was celebrating the grand reopening of Coconut Lagoon over the weekend.

Sure sign of growth: Software firm Knak making a name for itself as it prepares to move into new HQ

Less than a year after raising US$25 million in venture capital, Ottawa-based email marketing software maker has more than doubled its headcount to 80 people – and has no intention of stopping there.

Waste not, want not: Family-run software company helps businesses take a greener approach

“We provide zero waste tools that increase the value of surplus items and materials, converting them from liabilities to assets,” says Norm Ruttan, president of iWasteNot.

Techopia Live: How should Ottawa’s tech sector plan for an economic storm?

After a stretch of sky-high valuations for privately held technology companies, record-setting deals and bullish stock markets, the winds of change are blowing across the tech landscape.