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Two Ottawa ‘data nerds’ start Canada-first logistics firm to get equipment to remote workers
Self-proclaimed “data nerds” Steph Barlow and Wesley Goodhoofd used to enjoy tracking shipments, always interested to see how an item got from point A to
Inflation ticks down to 2.3% in January amid lower gas prices: StatCan
Ottawa’s inflation rate decreased to 2.4 per cent in January, down from 2.6 in December. Statistics Canada says lower prices at the pump and easing
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
Ottawa highlighted its growing reputation as an international meeting destination during the 2026 Think Ottawa Gala on February 12, where civic leaders were recognized for
From vet clinics to cancer care, how two Ottawa charities are managing a changing world
As CEO of the Ottawa Humane Society, Sharon Miko knows a lot about animals. But, over the past few years, she’s also had to become
New task force eyes ‘huge opportunity’ to make Ottawa-Gatineau a defence-tech hub
The cities of Ottawa and Gatineau have unveiled a task force aimed at turning the region into a national defence innovation hub with the goal
Calian consolidates business segments in bid to create ‘simpler, stronger’ business model
After years of touting its “four-piston engine,” Calian Group is retooling its corporate structure in a bid to become more efficient as it chases new opportunities in defence, space and
When US grocery giant H-E-B wanted samosas, Ottawa’s Nitin Mehra went to Texas to deliver
Nitin Mehra lives and breathes food and all things cooking. It’s why he and his family opened the East India Company restaurants in Ottawa, where Mehra has been a chef
How Ottawa malls and downtowns are adapting to the new dynamics of shopping
With its distinctive glass cupolas and brick facade against a tree-lined escarpment, Place d’Orleans could be a postcard for the traditional mall. But these days it may also be a
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.
Cultivating success? Why Ottawa’s Fieldless Farms thinks marriage with T.O. firm will bear fruit
Ottawa-based Fieldless Farms was acquired by Toronto’s Elevate Farms in late January in what the firms’ leaders describe as a union of two organizations that complement each other.
How two Ottawa restaurateurs came to be at Westboro Beach – along with some gondolas
The Grand Pizzeria opened in Ottawa’s ByWard Market in 2009. Today, the 17-year-old business is run by two Ottawa restaurateurs with years of experience. David Mangano and John Borsten have
Shopify sees jump in number of sales AI searches are generating: president
Shopify Inc. is seeing signs that shoppers are growing increasingly comfortable with artificial intelligence. Harley Finkelstein, president of the software giant, said Wednesday that the number of orders AI searches
What public-sector skills will be most in demand in the private sector? We ask HR experts
Federal civil servants with skills in high-demand areas could be snapped up by private-sector employers in the current labour market, while those with more general backgrounds may need to think
