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Gallery: OBJ’s 2026 Book of Lists Launch Party
The Ottawa Business Journal celebrated the 25th anniversary of its annual Book of Lists with a launch party at the Ottawa Art Gallery, drawing local
Feds’ workplace culture could take hit if office space woes aren’t fixed soon, HR experts say
Workspace accommodation woes could be a barrier to federal civil servants returning to the office full-time, HR professionals say. Earlier this month, the Treasury Board
Local businesses face hiring obstacles due to immigration pullback, flawed screening
In his 39 years of practicing immigration law, Warren Creates (a rare Law Society Certified Specialist) has never seen an environment so challenging for employers
Inside a data centre: How PureColo is using an old IBM building to serve the needs of the future
A corner office in the old IBM building on Riverside Drive used to be a music room, with a drum kit and guitars for employees
UPDATED: Regional Group acquires Slater Street office tower from Manulife
Regional Group has acquired an 18-storey highrise at 150 Slater St., marking the first major sale of a downtown Ottawa office building to a private-sector
Calian, ADGA Group band together to create new training tools for Canadian Army
Calian Group and ADGA Group announced Thursday they have signed a three-year agreement to “explore the development of next-generation integrated land training and simulation” tools
Erin Benjamin to end 12-year run as head of Canadian Live Music Association
Erin Benjamin will step down as head of the Canadian Live Music Association this spring after 12 years at the helm, the organization announced on Thursday. Benjamin will remain in
Ottawa company looks to rezone seven-acre site near airport for commercial development
An Ottawa-based investment company is seeking approval to rezone a vacant property near the Ottawa International Airport to allow for commercial development.
Commercial real estate activity expected to rise in 2026 amid return-to-office trends
A new report says office leasing activity in Ottawa is expected to pick up this year in part due to return-to-office mandates, while the region’s industrial sector is projected to
Ottawa businesses critically important to ending youth homelessness across the city
Local businesses joining United Way East Ontario’s effort to prevent and end youth homelessness not only helps build a stronger, safer, and healthier community, but
Where are the deals? Big Ottawa office sales remain elusive as investors stay on sidelines
Morguard’s pending sale of a 14-storey tower at 131 Queen St. to the federal government breaks a bit of a dry spell for Ottawa’s office investment market. The $148.2-million transaction,
Ottawa Art Gallery spearheading initiatives to bring economic benefits to the downtown
Sustained investments in arts and culture will be good for business in Ottawa’s downtown core, the CEO of the Ottawa Art Gallery says. According to Alexandra Badzak, the need for
City council OKs construction of second tower for Andaz Hotel in the ByWard Market
A proposal to expand the Andaz Hotel in the ByWard Market by adding a second tower will move ahead after receiving the green light from city council on Wednesday.
Feds to acquire 14-storey office tower at 131 Queen St. for $148M
As civil servants prepare to head back to the office four days a week, the federal government has acquired a downtown office tower in one of the city’s largest real
