The auction, called Art For Impact, featured the work of 21 local artists.

Maryna Skobal's parents were set to make the trip from Ukraine to Ottawa for her birthday. But then Skobal’s mother called, telling her that the Russian military invasion of Ukraine had begun.

Giving back to her community "fuels" Catherine Priestman, a passion that has created a bursary that looks for young Inuit women who are staples in their communities.

Ashworth, a former CEO of Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa, has always been a nature lover, but little did she know that, one day, she’d take that passion and turn it into a business. 

Fiazza Fresh Fired's charity event series has raised $10,000 to support organizations such as the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation and Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa.

Local firm's growing client list now includes community health centres across Ottawa, the City of Ottawa, Amnesty International and the Red Cross.

Brian Montgomery always knew he wanted to run his own café one day — what he didn’t know was that oatmeal would be his ticket to success and his contribution to the community. 

In 2020, Tianpeng Wang took a leap, striking out on his own as the co-founder and CEO of Trustiics, an online platform serving small and medium-sized businesses by connecting them with overseas legal…

After almost three decades, it’s safe to assume McNulty has seen a lot of things in his line of work. Then, the pandemic hit. 

Little Ray’s is home to 900 animals, which means that, unlike other businesses, it can’t simply send its employees home and turn off the lights.

Ever since she opened Lynn’s Tailoring in 2009, entrepreneur and seamstress Lynn Truong has become a key figure in the Byward Market. 

Ottawa pop-up shop is tapping into growing beverage trend.

Without a doubt, My Catering Group (MCG) is one of Ottawa’s favourite catering services, boasting clients like the Ottawa International Airport, the M

Three years before the pandemic forced the legal industry to move online, Bree Jamieson-Holloway had already opened a virtual law firm.

Owner of men’s fashion brand Barcon Getta, Russom Haile Woldemichael, has always had an eye for style — and now, he’s determined to combine it with social imp

Necessity is the mother of invention: before the pandemic, Ottawa tech company

Opening just six months before the pandemic, Juice Dudez had to last through some tough days

After being forced to move his business just before the pandemic, owner Mohamed Ali Abdo dug deep and found a way to keep his entrepreneurial dream alive.

Buoyed by $2M in funding and with its devices already found in Toronto Pearson Airport, the Kingston-born tech company is embarking on a U.S. expansion

An Ottawa not-for-profit is helping at-risk youth land jobs in the city’s booming tech sector by tackling barriers to education and employment through its programming. 

The family-run firm's handiwork can be seen on buildings housing Amazon, Canopy Growth, Ciena and the Ottawa Paramedic Service.

Video marketing agency marks milestone with move to well-known Civic Pharmacy building on Carling Avenue and sweeps up another award

With a focus on 'fusion' burgers and 'bringing fries to the forefront,' the restaurant chain has grown a following in Ottawa and Toronto while navigating the pandemic.

The family enterprise is still going strong with a new expansion in the works

In partnership with the Wabano Centre, the local firm is expanding its coffee-and-chocolate package service beyond Ottawa

Starting with a small downtown shop, the family-run enterprise now includes two thriving stores

Owner of the Connoisseur Art and Hair Studio offers free lessons to community amid pandemic downturn

More than a decade after launching her clothing line, the Ottawa entrepreneur is raising capital and striking international marketing partnerships.

Sales have doubled during COVID-19 as consumers increasingly look to shop – and eat – local.

Viral Clean strengthens workforce as it ramps up to fulfill Health Canada contract for 10M masks

Restaurant owner partners with Indian High Commission to help mark the south Asian country’s Republic Day

Proceeds will help fund scholarships to help cover costs of rent, childcare and tuition.

Using a hybrid model of in-person and online classes, PranaShanti now offers international teacher training, as well as other courses.

Pradip Patel expands business footprint while supporting community through donations, free meals and Christmas gifts for children.

'I think we're going to see more Canadians staying within our borders, which will be amazing.'

Silas Tsang, the co-owner of Kanata luxury hair salon Blushes, continues to rack up industry accolades.

Since the start of the year, Fullscript has offset an estimated 3,400 tonnes of carbon.

Entrepreneurs celebrate diversity as they build contracting business.

CommuniCare has grown to 225 staff, serving more than 12,000 people in the Ottawa region last year alone.

Former professional basketball player Manock Lual uses social enterprise to teach entrepreneurship, coding, financial literacy and more.

Since launching in 2019, Apiverte has brought more than five million honey bees to the National Capital Region.

‘Startup philanthropist’ attracts donations with a unique charity run

Going online gives festival access to larger audiences – music to the ears of sponsors and grantors.

SoGal's Nickie Shobeiry writes about the experiences of two Ottawa founders pitching in Silicon Valley this past week