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Downtown eateries ‘buzzing’ about more civil servants, but they’re no longer counting on them
Even as rumours persist about federal civil servants spending more time in their downtown offices, restaurants in the core are focusing on other potential traffic
Rolling with the (hole) punches: How Laurier Office Mart has evolved over 40 years
Shahé Avedissian has been adapting to the needs of his customers since before he even opened his business. In 1980, Avedissian’s father was running a
Inspired by love and loss, donor Tom Moore triples Giving Tuesday donations
For Tom Moore, a retired tech executive and longtime Ottawa resident, giving back to The Ottawa Hospital isn’t just a gesture of generosity. It’s personal.
We look at four of the biggest HR trends for 2026, plus a few that might surprise you
The world of work is ever-changing and 2026 promises to be another year of evolution. From AI to RTO, three local HR experts tell us
Gallery: Women’s Rights Awareness Event at uOttawa
The #TelferForWomen (#TelferPourElles) Women’s Rights Awareness Event, hosted by the Telfer Competitions Committee in support of Amnistie internationale Canada francophone, took place on Oct. 24
Record-breaking 50-storey highrise at Dow’s Lake gets OK from city planning committee
The city’s planning committee has approved a proposal by Ottawa’s Claridge Homes to build a record-breaking 50-storey highrise tower in Little Italy.
Health-tech startup Hyivy wins annual CHEO Bear’s Den pitch competition
Health startup Hyivy has secured a $25,000 investment as the winners of the CHEO Bear’s Den pitch competition.
Artificial intelligence and the non-profit sector: Efficient, yes, but at what cost?
Since ChatGPT was released to the public in November 2022, the private sector has jumped on the AI bandwagon. Charitable organizations, though cautious, are following suit.
Buy domestic policies unlikely to impact local construction work, associations say
Local construction associations say they don’t anticipate any significant impacts coming out of new provincial and federal regulations that will require public-sector entities to prioritize Canadian-made goods and services. In
Invest with confidence: Hydro Ottawa funds technical studies for business retrofits
For Ottawa businesses, the opportunity to improve building performance has never been greater. Energy retrofits can cut emissions, strengthen operations, extend the life of assets,
Head of Glebe BIA ‘glad to be moving forward’ as construction starts on Lansdowne 2.0
As construction begins on the Lansdowne 2.0 redevelopment, the head of the local BIA said area businesses should be largely unaffected and could even benefit from an influx of construction
Local business leaders and companies recognized at 2025 Best Ottawa Business Awards
The Best Ottawa Business Awards (BOBs) were held Friday at the Westin Hotel, bringing together a who’s who of the local business community.
From growth companies to growth capital: Benjamin Bergen appointed CEO at CVCA
After a decade at the helm of the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI), Benjamin Bergen will be moving into a different tech advocacy role.
Kingston conference centre moving forward and other news from around eastern Ontario
Kingston Conference Centre down to one bidder The City of Kingston is negotiating with a preferred vendor for its downtown conference centre and hotel complex. According to a Nov. 18
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