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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,
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
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
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
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
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,
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.
Business leaders in hospitality, live music concerned by proposed cuts at Algonquin College
Local business leaders are frustrated by the proposed program cuts at Algonquin College, saying they anticipate a significant impact on various Ottawa industries. Last week, Algonquin College announced it is
Jessie Cullen plans to bring ‘fresh, young perspective’ as CEO of BeaverTails Ottawa
Jessie Cullen started working with BeaverTails Ottawa when she was 14 years old. Now, she’s taking over as CEO for the National Capital Region.
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
Op-ed: Ottawa’s new zoning by-law sets the stage for growth of all types
Ottawa’s housing shortage has never been abstract, and neither are its economic consequences. Employers struggle to attract talent, small businesses face rising operating costs and workers are increasingly priced out
Bank of Canada holds key interest rate steady at 2.25% in soft economy
The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady Wednesday and forecasts a gradual economic recovery from the U.S. tariff shock. The policy rate remains at 2.25 per cent
Ottawa ranks high in Canada for office-to-residential conversions, realtor says
Ottawa has become a leader in office-to-residential conversions over the past few years, according to one local real estate observer.
Here are the words and phrases you should banish from your workplace communications
We’ve all heard them. Those buzzwords and catch phrases that are so often part of the corporate vocabulary in many workplaces. But one Ottawa professional says they need to go.
