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People on the Move: Former Ottawa city planner Alain Miguelez joins NCC as senior-level executive

After almost 20 years as an urban planner with the City of Ottawa, most recently tasked with the job of overseeing its new official plan, Alain Miguelez has joined the National Capital Commission.

TechopiaLive: Quantropi working to counteract the ‘quantum threat’

In this episode of Techopia Live, OBJ talks to an Ottawa founder who is looking to counteract the downside of quantum.

$20M federal relief package ‘just the start’ of what’s needed to aid merchants hit by protests, biz group says

Under the initiative announced last weekend, downtown businesses will be eligible for up to $10,000 to cover non-deferrable operational costs not covered by other federal programs. 

Bright Side of Business: Despite pandemic, Ottawa funeral home helps families celebrate the lives of loved ones

After almost three decades, it’s safe to assume McNulty has seen a lot of things in his line of work. Then, the pandemic hit. 

Welch Capital Partners celebrates Cody Sorensen comeback at 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

Ottawa athlete and businessman did his family, friends and colleagues proud over the weekend after coming out of Olympic retirement to finish in the top 10 in the four-man bobsled.

La Cabriole: Turning a passion for cheese into a winning business

A dream or a passion is often behind the launch of a company. The founders of the Fromagerie La Cabriole fit into this category.

Ottawa rents rise 2.2% in 2021, vacancy rate holds steady, CMHC says

While a “considerable number” of new units were added to the city’s rental housing stock last year, the agency said demand rose enough to keep the vacancy rate unchanged.

Red Bird Live ready to fly as Ottawa’s newest music venue

Owner Geoff Cass plans to host open-stage nights, jam sessions, family-friendly gatherings and evening shows featuring performances by folk and Americana artists at the new site in Old Ottawa South.

‘Champ’ion of the underdog

Lawyer Paul Champ and his small but mighty firm have launched a class-action lawsuit against the 'Freedom Convoy' protesters on behalf of thousands of downtown Ottawa residents and businesses.

Board of Trade hoping word on fed relief for downtown businesses arrives ‘in next day or so’

The Board of Trade issued an open letter Thursday calling on local officials from all levels of government to work together to end the protests.