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New head of ByWard Market District Authority wants to ‘make a splash’ with impactful events
The new head of the ByWard Market District Authority wants to add more high-profile events such as Barbegazi to the area, while also focusing on
Calian-led $100M investment aims to help defence-tech SMEs avoid the ‘supply chain trap’
Calian Group’s head of defence and space says he hopes a new $100-million investment being led by the Kanata-based firm will spur a wave of
Advanced Business Interiors (ABI) is Making Space Work in Ottawa
ABI’s journey began with a small team on Thurston Drive in 1989; four locations and almost 37 years later, Advanced Business Interiors is now one
Welcome to the latest evolution in OBJ’s coverage of local business news
Twenty-three years ago, I arrived at the Ottawa Business Journal as editor. At that time, our main focus was producing a weekly newspaper. We had
Op-ed: What the federal government’s return-to-office mandate gets wrong
The federal government’s decision last week to require employees to return to the office four days a week, and executives five, has been framed by
Two more towers proposed for Carling Ave. near former Westgate Shopping Centre
Ottawa real estate firm Ambassador Realty is proposing to build a mixed-use highrise across from the former Westgate Shopping Centre on Carling Avenue.
Could the defence sector become the next big player in Ottawa’s industrial market?
As Canada ramps up military spending and Ottawa strives to become a defence innovation hub, commercial real estate brokers say there’s surging interest in industrial properties that could cater to
Business leaders support feds’ RTO update, but question if transit will be adequate
The head of the Ottawa Board of Trade is welcoming the federal government’s move to bring employees back to the office four days a week starting in July. However, business
Gallery: Kevin Ford celebration at the Rainbow
Friends, family and colleagues came together last night to celebrate Kevin Ford as he moves on from CEO of Calian. It was an evening of incredible live music, networking and
OBJ launches the 2026 Executive Report on Cornwall
Cornwall has emerged as one of Eastern Ontario’s most compelling locations for business investment, thanks to a combination of affordability, strategic positioning, and a steadily
Local unemployment rate drops to 7% in January
Ottawa-Gatineau’s unemployment rate dropped to 7 per cent in January, compared to 7.4 per cent in December. The local economy gained 2,500 jobs last month and the local labour force
Eddie Bauer stores in Ottawa could close as company reportedly files for bankruptcy
Popular outdoor apparel brand Eddie Bauer is reportedly preparing to file for bankruptcy, which could mean the closure of its North American stores, including those in Ottawa. Women’s Wear Daily
Residential highrise latest development proposed near future Lincoln Fields LRT station
Ottawa’s Antilia Homes is proposing to build a 24-storey residential building in the city’s west end near the future Lincoln Fields LRT station.
Here are the 2026 Fastest Growing Companies
While this year’s ranking includes a variety of tech firms, it also features companies that come from more “traditional” sectors, including marketing and consulting firms, retailers, and businesses operating in
