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Rebel 101.7 boss Tim Wieczorek promoted to executive VP of Torres Group

Algonquin College alumnus has had stints in sales and senior management at radio stations and other media organizations.

Freeland sworn in as federal finance minister as PM set to seek prorogation

Freeland replaces Bill Morneau, who resigned Monday after weeks of controversy over his and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's roles in awarding a sole-source contract to run a student-volunteer program to WE Charity.

Ottawa software maker Amika Mobile acquired by California firm

Emergency communications software company hopes deal will help it tap into growing U.S. market.

Finance Minister Bill Morneau resigns, plans to run for head of OECD

Bill Morneau said he had considered leaving his role as finance minister for some time, adding that he never intended to run for a third term as an MP.

The bright side of business: Prezdential Basketball gives Ottawa youth training, life-changing skills

Former professional basketball player Manock Lual uses social enterprise to teach entrepreneurship, coding, financial literacy and more.

Feds front Mastercraft Starwood $86.4M for Ottawa rental tower

Excavation work recently began on the 30-storey, 250-apartment Soho Italia mixed-use building on Preston Street, just north of Carling Avenue.

Global video production firm Heliconia turns lens on its home province

Ottawa Valley team typically travels to dozens of countries annually to showcase the world’s top paddling, hiking, mountain biking and fishing destinations.

ADGA appoints Marcel Lachance as chief business officer

Lachance previously held executive positions at Acumen Solutions Consulting, Rainmakers Consulting/Mindshare Consulting and Deloitte Consulting.

Five Canadian business stories to watch this week

A preview of some of the national stories that will be making headlines in the days ahead.

Competition Bureau launches probe of Amazon, seeks input from businesses

Review to look at whether Amazon policies impact sellers' willingness to offer their products at a lower price on other retail channels, such as their own websites or rival online marketplaces.