Top Stories
Get our email newsletters
Get up-to-date news about the companies, people and issues that impact businesses in Ottawa and beyond.
The Latest
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
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
How shared goals at Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend strengthen workplace culture
Across workplaces of all sizes and sectors, organizations are continuing to look for meaningful ways to bring people together. Team connection, employee well-being, and community
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
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
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
Here are five startups founded by immigrant entrepreneurs that you should know about
Seismocode Inc. Year Founded: 2021 in Turkey (Canadian entity incorporated in 2025) Founder(s)/CEO: Serhat Tekebaş, founder and CEO Number of Employees: Five to seven Office Location: Hybrid Product Description: Cloud-based
Wise Town Café begins expansion plans by opening location in ByWard Market
A popular cafe on Elgin Street that has become known for its daytime and nighttime offerings is expanding, with a new location now open in the ByWard Market. Last week,
OCOBIA eyes Ottawa BIA expansion as it gears up for election year
Michelle Groulx says it’s not difficult to spot the Ottawa neighbourhoods with their own business improvement area (BIA). That’s because, she says, BIAs are a
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 emerging priorities.
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 the deal were not disclosed.
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, and Ranovus, led by Hany
