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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
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
Iconic spaces, lasting impressions
The Canadian Museum of History and the Canadian War Museum offer more than beautiful spaces; they provide meaningful settings celebrating heritage, culture and design. An
City’s heritage committee OK’s expansion of Andaz Hotel in ByWard Market
The city heritage committee has approved an application to expand the Andaz Hotel in the ByWard Market by adding a second tower.
New head of ByWard Market District Authority wants to ‘make a splash’ with impactful events
The new head of the ByWard Market District Authority wants to add more high-profile events such as Barbegazi to the area, while also focusing on
Calian-led $100M investment aims to help defence-tech SMEs avoid the ‘supply chain trap’
Calian Group’s head of defence and space says he hopes a new $100-million investment being led by the Kanata-based firm will spur a wave of
Welcome to the latest evolution in OBJ’s coverage of local business news
Twenty-three years ago, I arrived at the Ottawa Business Journal as editor. At that time, our main focus was producing a weekly newspaper. We had journalists, a researcher, a photographer.
Op-ed: What the federal government’s return-to-office mandate gets wrong
The federal government’s decision last week to require employees to return to the office four days a week, and executives five, has been framed by some as a necessary step
Two more towers proposed for Carling Ave. near former Westgate Shopping Centre
Ottawa real estate firm Ambassador Realty is proposing to build a mixed-use highrise across from the former Westgate Shopping Centre on Carling Avenue.
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
Could the defence sector become the next big player in Ottawa’s industrial market?
As Canada ramps up military spending and Ottawa strives to become a defence innovation hub, commercial real estate brokers say there’s surging interest in industrial properties that could cater to
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 starting in July. However, business
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 incredible live music, networking and
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 and the local labour force
