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Realtors push back on non-essential sales, adopt safety measures amid outbreak

Ontario Real Estate Association president Sean Morrison said the designation of realtors in the province as an essential service means it should be used only when necessary

Ottawa-based sport hijab-maker Thawrih producing masks to protect against COVID-19

An Ottawa-based startup that makes flexible headgear for Muslim and Sikh athletes has shifted its production into making masks aimed at reducing the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic

Techopia Live: Martello CEO John Proctor on adapting to the COVID-19 reality

The CEO of Kanata’s Martello Technologies says the era of COVID-19 will test companies that haven’t prepared their business and their workforce for long-term stability

Feds plan $30M ad buy to help media deal with COVID-19 fallout

The federal government announced Wednesday that it is planning a $30-million COVID-19 awareness advertising campaign and moving...

Owners of Ottawa convention centre, hotels offer properties for ad-hoc hospital, self-isolation amid COVID-19

Infinity Convention Centre laid off staff Monday while four of five hotels, under same ownership, continue to run

Ontario introduces $17B COVID-19 package; more than doubles deficit

The spending boost includes a $1-billion COVID-19 contingency fund, nearly $1 billion more for hospitals, and more personal protective equipment for front-line workers

Crestpoint pays $92M for 50% stake in Ottawa’s 234 Laurier Ave. W. office tower

Crestpoint Real Estate Investments has taken a 50 per cent stake in an office building at 234 Laurier Ave. W.

Liberals rejig benefits for workers affected by COVID-19

Finance Minister Bill Morneau said the measure allows companies to temporarily let go of workers to cut payroll costs and leave money in the affected employees' pockets

Coping with COVID-19: Ruckify’s Steve Cody talks about leadership and resilience in tough times

In the latest Coping with COVID-19 video, OBJ talks with one of Ottawa’s highest-profile serial entrepreneurs about maintaining resilience in trying circumstances

New online accessibility requirements opens opportunities for Ottawa businesses

New online accessibility rules in Ontario are prompting thousands of businesses and organizations in Ottawa and across...