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  Rehabilitating the community – one business at a time

  March 8th, 2010 - 0 h 00

  Algonquin executive dean Kim Tysick said the Healthy Communities Showcase, set for March 10, will pair like-minded businesses, health-focused entrepreneurs and everyday citizens with an interest in advancing the health – be it environmental,...

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  Orleans Chrysler dealership changes hands

  March 5th, 2010 - 15 h 29

    Representatives explained the acquisition could be the first of many for the Metro group, which "intends to solidify the dealership’s place on the Youville Drive auto park map," it said in a statement. The group also said...

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  TransForce subsidiary buys Ontario landfill company Lafleche Environmental

  March 2nd, 2010 - 12 h 57

  The Montreal-based company said Matrec has acquired the landfill and environmental complex in Moose Creek after buying the 50 per cent stake it didn't already own. Matrec had increased its ownership of the complex from 37.5 per cent in 2008. ...

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  Seprotech sees $2M writedown in fiscal 2009

  March 1st, 2010 - 16 h 36

  The Ottawa-based wastewater treatment systems maker – which released its year-end earnings report at the same time as its first-quarter financials – said its 2009 fiscal year had been “extremely challenging” and that customer spending on...

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  Pacific Safety marks 23% revenue drop, net loss in Q2

  March 1st, 2010 - 11 h 21

  The Ottawa-based body armour provider said revenues sank to $7.44 million from $9.59 million a year earlier, and it had a net loss of $158,984 or 0.6 cent per share, compared to a year-earlier profit of $41,758 or 0.2 cents per share. “The...

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  Mining round-up: Aura Silver raises $1.3M; Galahad to start drilling on Montrose, expands Regcourt

  February 26th, 2010 - 17 h 02

  Aura Silver said it’s raised $1.3 million in two private placement financings by issuing a total of 7.79 million units. The company said it intended to use the net proceeds of the offering to fund further drilling and exploration programs at...

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  U.S. staffing firm looks to Ottawa expansion

  February 26th, 2010 - 14 h 38

    The company, which currently lists 16 offices in Ontario, said it expects two of the new local outposts – which under the company's business model are awarded on a franchise basis – to be awarded wihin the next six to 12 months. Fred...

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  Cancer Centre campaign raises $24.5M

  February 26th, 2010 - 13 h 51

  The total, the largest in the organization's fundraising history, exceeded the foundation's goal of $20 million in 20 months for the expansion at the hospital's General Campus. "The goal for the 20-20 Campaign was ambitious and the timeline was...

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  Contracts (Feb. 17-26)

  February 26th, 2010 - 13 h 45

    Thomas Fuller Construction Co. Ltd. 2700 Queensview Dr. Description: Construction of a concrete-framed, three-storey office building Buyer: PWGSC $11,139,540   Calian Ltd. 340 Legget Dr. Description: Operation and maintenance...

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  U of O student named Ontario entrepreneur champ

  February 25th, 2010 - 11 h 26

    Matias Golob, owner of Body Advantage – a firm that uses the services of kinesiologists to provide older people with personal health services – received the distinction this week from charitable organization Advancing Canadian...

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Other news

• February 25th, 2010 GO Travel flies into the sunset
• February 24th, 2010 City considers waiving rules for hiring engineering consultants
• February 24th, 2010 City council reopens urban boundary debate
• February 23rd, 2010 Forty Under 40 nominations now open
• February 22nd, 2010 Orezone subsidiary completes uranium exploration licence buy
• February 22nd, 2010 City qualifies five firms for Lansdowne greenspace design
• February 22nd, 2010 Contracts (Week of February 22)
• February 22nd, 2010 Hats Off (Week of February 22)
• February 22nd, 2010 People on the Move (Week of February 22)
• February 19th, 2010 Maplesoft acquires Markham-based firm
• February 18th, 2010 UPDATE: Ottawa inflation matches national rate of 1.9% in January
• February 17th, 2010 Air Canada to launch Ottawa-Regina route
• February 16th, 2010 Help turn startups into mid-sized companies, business reps tell city
• February 16th, 2010 Larry O'Brien to outline Ottawa's 2010 priorities at Mayor's Breakfast Thursday
• February 11th, 2010 UPDATE: Florida Fitness closes, owing over $200K in rent

• February 11th, 2010 Invest in main streets, business rep urges city
• February 9th, 2010 The power of the 'stache
• February 8th, 2010 Guided tour companies consolidate
• February 8th, 2010 Hats Off (Week of February 8)
• February 8th, 2010 People on the Move (Week of February 8)
• February 8th, 2010 Contracts (Week of February 8)
• February 8th, 2010 We’re open for business, city tells IT industry
• February 5th, 2010 UPDATE: Local economy adds 1,300 jobs in January, but jobless rate up to 6.1%
• February 4th, 2010 Calian reports weaker revenues in Q1
• February 3rd, 2010 UPDATE: Wind turbine company's gusto impresses 'Dragons'
• February 3rd, 2010 CORRECTION: Ottawa algorithmic trader makes hostile US$19.3M bid for diamond mining firm
• February 2nd, 2010 UPDATE: City to invite P3 proposals for $40M exhibition hall
• February 1st, 2010 Orezone begins $2M drilling program on Bombore
• January 29th, 2010 UPDATE: Council approves 2010 budget
• January 27th, 2010 Changing the litigation game
• January 27th, 2010 Ottawa eyes slice of Pan-Am Games
• January 27th, 2010 Suburbanite parking plagues shopping malls
• January 26th, 2010 Orezone raises $10M for West African projects
• January 25th, 2010 People on the Move (Week of January 25)
• January 25th, 2010 Hats Off (Week of January 25)
• January 25th, 2010 Contracts (Week of January 25)
• January 25th, 2010 Aura Silver hunts for cash
• January 25th, 2010 City, Tim Hortons settle drive-thru dispute
• January 22nd, 2010 Treliving to serve up wisdom, advice at Ottawa Business Summit
• January 22nd, 2010 Ottawa named one of world's most intelligent cities
• January 20th, 2010 Hands off city contracts, staff tell councillors
• January 20th, 2010 UPDATE: Local inflation accelerates to 1.2% in December
• January 18th, 2010 City to publish contracting data online
• January 18th, 2010 DEW mounts armour onto Stryker vehicles in $39.5M deal
• January 15th, 2010 Paramount investor ups stake

• January 14th, 2010 Melkior to expand northern Ontario mining projects
• January 13th, 2010 City proposes shutting out problematic vendors
• January 13th, 2010 5 minutes with Tim Redpath, the 2010 chair of the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce
• January 12th, 2010 LOOKAHEAD 2010: A busy year for tourist industry
• January 12th, 2010 Watson to run for mayor
• January 12th, 2010 Local home services firm expands to GTA
• January 11th, 2010 Contracts (Week of January 11)
• January 11th, 2010 Hats Off (Week of January 11)
• January 11th, 2010 People on the Move (Week of January 11)
• January 8th, 2010 UPDATE: Ottawa-Gatineau loses 4,400 jobs in December
• January 6th, 2010 Calian scores new eight-figure military training contract
• January 5th, 2010 Mayor, CEO drop in on local high school
• January 4th, 2010 Mining fund taps into another Ottawa investment
• January 4th, 2010 Vanier BIA asks city to close streets along Montreal Road
• December 29th, 2009 Galahad seeks funding for Ontario, Quebec properties
• December 22nd, 2009 Melkior to ramp up drilling programs
• December 21st, 2009 Paramount takes on Sudbury project, drops B.C. property
• December 18th, 2009 Province pledges $600M for Ottawa transit plan
• December 18th, 2009 Empire Theatre opens 10-screen complex in Orleans
• December 18th, 2009 UPDATE: New Flyer opening Ottawa service centre
• December 18th, 2009 CAFE shines spotlight on achievements of family businesses
• December 17th, 2009 Melkior raises $5.9M
• December 17th, 2009 UPDATE: Ottawa hits the gas pedal on prices in November
• December 16th, 2009 U of O discovers research funding
• December 16th, 2009 Transit plan to ‘sustain’ Rideau Centre pedestrian traffic
• December 15th, 2009 Would you like a manicure with your oil change?
• December 15th, 2009 The envision Group to help wrap up Telus facility expansion
• December 14th, 2009 Contracts (Weeks of December 7 and 14)
• December 14th, 2009 Chelsea businesses asked to consider new steam train station
• December 11th, 2009 Cabinet manufacturer to grow local workforce