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Gallery: OBJ Executive Roundtable on Defence and Security 2026
Defence, security and cybersecurity executive leaders gathered Jan. 29 at Invest Ottawa to explore how the sector is evolving in response to global trends and
Fieldless Farms bought by T.O. firm and other tech news from around Ottawa
Fieldless Farms, which has raised more than $20 million in venture capital, was acquired last month by vertical agriculture pioneer Elevate Farms. Financial terms of
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
Claridge proposes 17-storey tower next to Andaz hotel in ByWard Market
A revamped proposal to expand the Andaz hotel in the ByWard Market by adding a second tower is awaiting approval from the city.
Techopia Live: Imbeault is back with Backboard.io | Eposide 295
Ottawa’s AI scene is evolving. Early momentum was created by companies such as Solink, founded by Mike Matta, which applied computer vision to retail analytics,
AI-generated ‘workslop’ a worrying trend in workplaces, HR expert says
“Workslop” could be the word of the year, with one local HR expert warning of its effects on productivity and trust in the workplace. A
YOW becoming a connecting hub, driven by increased activity from airlines such as Porter
It’s becoming easier to travel non-stop to or from the Ottawa International Airport, and while that in itself is good news, the influx of new routes has other advantages, officials
Rob Imbeault on breaking the VC funding dry spell in Ottawa
There have been signs of resilience in Ottawa’s tech sector in the first weeks of 2026, including promising news from local startup Backboard.io. Rob Imbeault started off the year by
It’s been a winter windfall for businesses in and around the canal as Winterlude opens
With Ottawa having a traditional winter for the first time in years, businesses are revelling in the snow and cold, especially as Winterlude kicks off this weekend. Kevin McHale, executive
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP and partners lead with generosity
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) are no strangers to supporting charities in the nation’s capital. From the Boys & Girls Club of Ottawa to Crohn’s
We talk with GGFL’s Chad Saikaley about the effect of AI on clients and on accounting
In the accounting world, clients have more information at their fingertips than ever before. But, according to GGFL’s Chad Saikaley, that access has only served to overwhelm, especially in a
With layoffs pending in the federal civil service, here’s what leaders and HR teams can do
The spectre of layoffs and downsizing in the federal civil service could lead to reduced workforce productivity, with senior leaders often bearing the brunt, HR professionals agree. However, there are
Downtown Ottawa continues to ‘struggle’ with retail vacancies as civil service layoffs loom
An uncertain return-to-office mandate and looming layoffs in the federal civil service mean downtown Ottawa retail properties are becoming more difficult than ever to fill, market watchers say.
Porter continues to add capacity at YOW with more domestic flights
As part of a move to grow its “hub” at Ottawa International Airport, Porter Airlines is bringing two flights to YOW that previously operated out of Toronto City Airport.
