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OBJ is 30! Remember these 10 business stories from the past three decades?
The Ottawa Business Journal is 30 years old, and to mark the milestone we’ve compiled a list of the biggest business stories we’ve covered over
Thirty-storey tower with 400 residential units proposed near St. Laurent mall, LRT station
A 30-storey mixed-use tower has been proposed for a site just north of the St. Laurent Shopping Centre.
Uniting for heart health: A community movement reignites this February
February is Heart Month is here! The Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation has not skipped a beat in preparing for this highly anticipated opportunity for individuals,
Eastern Ontario municipalities weigh in on Alto high-speed rail project and other regional news
Since consultations opened on an alternative route for high-speed rail through eastern Ontario, communities across the region have been providing their feedback on the proposed
RBC celebrated the Lunar New Year – Year of the Horse – this past Thursday at the Infinity Convention Centre.
MDA Space launches new defence-tech business based in Ottawa
MDA Space announced earlier this week that the business will be called 49North. It will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of MDA Space, a
History Ottawa expected to open this summer, with ‘full calendar’ lined up for the fall
Ottawa’s new music venue History Ottawa already has a slate of events planned from September onward, although an opening date has yet to be confirmed. Speaking at an Ottawa Board
My Ottawa: Tobi Nussbaum’s go-to spots include a new place to view the Ottawa River
If anyone has a good read on Ottawa, it’s Tobi Nussbaum. Nussbaum is the CEO of the National Capital Commission, the Crown corporation responsible for federal lands in Ottawa-Gatineau. The
Will recent acquisition get Canopy Growth back on a roll? Experts say it’s no sure thing
Canopy Growth Corp.’s proposed acquisition of MTL Cannabis could boost the pot producer’s bottom line, experts say, but the future remains hazy for the company and other players in the
From Davos to WGS: The new mindset of global capital, and what it means for Ottawa
Dr. Anirudh “AK” Kumar sits in CarMa’s headquarters at the ByWard Market, still visibly energized despite having landed from Dubai less than 24 hours ago.
Carleton Tavern to be demolished and rebuilt as part of highrise development on Parkdale Ave.
The Carleton Tavern on Parkdale Avenue will be torn down and rebuilt as part of a proposal to build a 38-storey residential tower in Hintonburg.
Mayor unveils plans for ByWard Market, including ‘re-imagining’ 70 Clarence St. parking garage
A new plan for the ByWard Market announced by Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe will bring many benefits to the historic area, including boosting business. At the Downtown Ottawa Forum on
‘Leap of faith’: Why the founder of Gatineau agritech startup Plantaform relocated to Saudi Arabia
Founded in 2020, Plantaform specializes in “smart indoor gardens” that use a technique pioneered by NASA to grow leafy greens, herbs and other vegetables in a “fog” of nutrient-enriched water
Expansion of Andaz Hotel in ByWard Market moves another step closer to approval
The city planning and housing committee has approved an application by local developer Claridge Homes to expand the Andaz Hotel in the ByWard Market by adding a second tower.
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