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Maker community accelerates drive to produce face shields in battle against COVID-19

A local non-profit group is calling on all Ottawa makers to contribute in the fight against COVID-19. Hacking...

Planning committee green-lights Huntington Properties’ plans for east-end retirement complex

The retirement and seniors' apartment complex would include three six-storey buildings featuring a total of 316 units.

CNL’s Chalk River team designing new ventilator to help patients fight COVID-19

Goal is to have a design ready to turn over to domestic manufacturers by the end of this month.

Spartan Bioscience gets Health Canada approval for rapid COVID-19 test

An Ottawa-based biotech firm says Health Canada has given it the go-ahead to start shipping its rapid...

Coping with COVID-19: Workplace mental health in times of crisis

What signs should employers be looking for when it comes to detecting mental health issues with employees?

Five Canadian business stories to watch this week

The first full week of federal relief measures for businesses, an interest rate decision and a possible update to the Canada Emergency Response Benefit are among the stories expected to make headlines in the days ahead.

Techopia Live: Fusebill’s culture shift in the face of COVID-19

“It’s a little bit of a hit on us as a business for 60 or 90 days, but if we’re helping out our client who is going to be with us for 10 years, it’s a no-brainer."

Construction clampdown both barrier and boon to Ottawa firms

While the Ontario government's decision to impose new restrictions on the construction industry will hurt some local businesses, it could be a springboard to more growth for others.

How Ottawa quelled the Spanish flu in 1918

Just as in 2020, officials closed schools and theatres and, eventually, churches, pool halls and bowling alleys.

Hexo to raise $40M in new financing

Gatineau cannabis producer Hexo says it is planning to raise $40 million in an underwritten public offering...