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Life comes full circle for Ottawa Bagelshop and Deli owner Liliana Piazza
Back when Ottawa Bagelshop and Deli owner Liliana Piazza was performing opera for a living, she honed her vocal craft during rehearsals.
Feds need ‘nuanced’ approach to ensure public sector doesn’t lose tech talent: Anand
Treasury Board President Anita Anand says Canada has to take a “nuanced” approach to shrinking its public service in order to protect some of its
What’s happening in Ottawa in 2024? Ottawa Tourism has your activity line-up covered
2024 promises to be another fun-filled year for Ottawans and visitors alike!
Feds aiming to speed up sale of surplus office properties, top bureaucrat tells summit
Public Services and Procurement Canada, which owns or leases more than 30 million square feet of office space in Ottawa-Gatineau, plans to reduce its office
Sens CEO says LeBreton only site for new arena that they’re ‘serious about’
Ottawa Senators president and CEO Cyril Leeder said Tuesday that LeBreton Flats is the only site in serious consideration for the hockey club’s new arena.
Ottawa’s The Growcer raises $3M from investors including Jeff York, Jeff Westeinde
Ottawa-based vertical farming company The Growcer has raised $3 million in Series A financing to accelerate the company’s growth.
Bowling alley to take over former Future Shop at Kanata Centrum
Oakville-based Splitsville Entertainment announced that it will open a 26,000-square-foot bowling facility at 745 Kanata Ave. in the fall of this year. The Kanata Entertainment Centrum comprises more than 300,000
‘Trying not to die’: Tourism operators face heavy debt, even as business roars back
Tourism has come roaring back from pandemic lows, but operators say the sector has yet to reach pre-COVID levels and debt remains a hefty burden for thousands of small businesses
Developer reduces height of proposed residential tower on Hazeldean Road
In its revised application filed with the city, Devmont says it is scaling back the height of the main tower in its proposal for 6310 Hazeldean Rd., across the street
uOttawa’s Kanata North campus marks 5 years in Canada’s largest tech park
Whether companies are looking to expand R&D activities, grow their teams, or capitalize on funding opportunities, uOttawa has been there to help.
YOW sees passenger volume, financial results improve in 2023
More than four million passengers travelled through the Ottawa International Airport in 2023, a 37-per-cent increase over the previous year.
Techopia Live: Tepid job market doesn’t dampen spirits at Technata
OBJ publisher Michael Curran visited Technata to speak with organizers, exhibitors and attendees to get a sense of hiring trends. The podcast guests included KNBA chair Guy Levesque, uOttawa co-op
Turning loss into legacy: Maddy’s Gala for Roger Neilson Children’s Hospice
Small ripples can turn into mighty waves — much like the fundraiser that’s grown into the award-winning Maddy’s Gala in support of Roger Neilson Children’s Hospice.
Regional Group acquires Corel’s former headquarters on Carling Avenue
Regional Group has acquired Corel’s former headquarters on Carling Avenue, adding one of the city’s most recognizable office complexes to its growing portfolio of suburban commercial properties. The Ottawa-based real