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Mayor Watson declares state of emergency in Ottawa over COVID-19

The City of Ottawa has entered into a state of emergency to allow for a 'more nimble' response to the COVID-19 pandemic

Small business confidence falls to record low amid COVID-19 pandemic, CFIB says

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says small business confidence has fallen to a new low amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Social distancing measures could cool Ottawa’s hot real estate market: Realtors

In an industry where the 'personal touch' can make or break a sale, the new age of social distancing has prompted Ottawa’s realtors to rethink their tools of the trade

Business, labour groups say Liberals’ COVID-19 wage subsidy too little to help

A growing number of business and labour groups are urging the federal Liberals to up their promised wage subsidy to help companies hit hard by COVID-19 keep people on their payrolls

‘Innovation doesn’t stop’: L-Spark taking SaaS Showcase remote rather than postponing

L-Spark will go remote rather than cancel or postpone the graduation event for its graduating SaaS cohort

Coping with COVID-19: Ottawa hotel industry hit hard with layoffs and closures

In the latest Coping with COVID-19 video, OBJ looks at the devastating impact of the pandemic on the regional hotel industry

Ottawa readies for 2021 Masters Indigenous Games

With some 2,000 athletes anticipated, sports tournament and cultural festival expected to deliver major economic boost

Alcohol, repair services, IT support: Ontario lists essential services exempt from closure

All Ontario businesses deemed non-essential have been ordered to close Tuesday night as part of escalating government measures meant to curb the spread of COVID-19

Ontario set to temporarily reduce hydro rates: Ford

Ontario has slashed the price of hydro temporarily as many people work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic

Who’s winning federal contracts in Ottawa-Gatineau?

S.i. Systems and Maplesoft Consulting are among the local companies winning work with the federal government in recent weeks