Ottawa Business Journal

09/20/2024

Beyond the Pale Brewing co-owner Rob McIsaac was all smiles when he was told the Crown corporation had reached a deal to sell 10 acres of land at LeBreton Flats to the Ottawa Senators for a new NHL arena and events centre.

Rob McIsaac, a self-described passionate sports fan, was all smiles when he was told the Crown corporation had reached a deal to sell 10 acres of land at LeBreton Flats to the Ottawa Senators for a new NHL arena and events centre.

09/20/2024

It was one of those unforgettable moments, watching organizers of the Mike McCann Charity Golf Tournament flip the oversized ceremonial cheque for everyone to see, revealing the grand total raised: $1,800,200.

It was one of those unforgettable moments, watching organizers of the Mike McCann Charity Golf Tournament flip the oversized ceremonial cheque for everyone to see, revealing the grand total raised: $1,800,200.

09/20/2024

The Ottawa Senators have reached a deal to buy 10 acres of land from the National Capital Commission to build a new arena at LeBreton Flats.

The Ottawa Senators have reached a deal to buy 10 acres of land from the National Capital Commission to build a new arena at LeBreton Flats.

09/20/2024

Multiple Ottawa news outlets are reporting that the Ottawa Senators and the National Capital Commission have reached a deal to build a new arena at LeBreton Flats.

Multiple Ottawa news outlets are reporting that the Ottawa Senators and the National Capital Commission have reached a deal to build a new arena at LeBreton Flats. 

09/19/2024

Another marquee downtown office tower is up for sale as some real estate brokers say Ottawa is losing its lustre for institutional investors amid ongoing uncertainty over the future of work in the city’s core.

Another marquee downtown office tower is up for sale as some real estate brokers say Ottawa is losing its lustre for institutional investors amid ongoing

09/19/2024

Ottawa business leader Peter Nicholson and his wife Anabel Bane were so quick to put everyone's mind at ease during a reception the couple hosted Wednesday night for the Ottawa chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Ottawa business leader Peter Nicholson and his wife Anabel Bane were so quick to put minds at ease during a reception Wednesday night for the Ottawa chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

09/19/2024

Fitness and wellness company Altea is hiring 200 new employees ahead of the opening of its new Ottawa facility later this year, the company said in a press release Thursday.

Fitness and wellness company Altea is hiring 200 new employees ahead of the opening of its new Ottawa facility later this year, the company said Thursday. 

09/19/2024

While housing starts in the region tumbled in August, it’s not surprising and could actually presage a sharp increase by the spring, says the executive director of the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association.

While housing starts in the region tumbled in August, it could presage a sharp increase by the spring, says GOHBA executive director.

09/19/2024

Telesat said this week it has appointed recently retired Brig.-Gen. G. Michael Adamson as its new senior director of defence strategy and business development.

Ottawa-based satellite operator Telesat has hired a former high-ranking member of the Canadian military to spearhead the firm’s go-to-market strategy for its

09/19/2024

Ottawa’s entrepreneurs, tech workers and senior federal officials continue to drive sales of luxury homes in the city, according to Royal LePage.

Ottawa’s entrepreneurs, tech workers and senior federal officials continue to drive sales of luxury homes in the city, according to Royal LePage.

09/18/2024

The former location of the Courtyard Restaurant is no longer sitting empty as local brewer Beyond the Pale begins work to transform the space into its second location.

The former location of the Courtyard Restaurant is no longer sitting empty as local brewer Beyond the Pale begins work to transform the space into its second location.

09/17/2024

News of a deal – or lack thereof – for a new Ottawa Senators arena at LeBreton Flats is expected this week and local business leaders are eager to see which way the decision will go.

News of a deal – or lack thereof – for a new arena at LeBreton Flats is expected this week and local business leaders are eager to see which way the decision will go. 

09/16/2024

Here are six of 30 city-building projects that are planned or currently underway in Ottawa and throughout Eastern Ontario. For the full list, check out our City Building 2024 magazine.

Here are six of 30 city-building projects that are planned or currently underway in Ottawa and throughout Eastern Ontario. For the full list, check out our City Building 2024 magazine.

09/13/2024

Genomadix’s CEO says the Ottawa biotech firm that rose from the ashes of Spartan Bioscience should start turning a profit by next year after recently signing a deal to license some of its IP to a New Brunswick company.

Genomadix’s CEO says the Ottawa biotech firm that rose from the ashes of Spartan Bioscience should start turning a profit by next year after recently signing

09/13/2024

The mayors of Ottawa and Gatineau have pledged to work more closely together to tackle issues such as revitalizing downtown cores that have seen a sharp decline in business traffic.

The mayors of Ottawa and Gatineau have pledged to work more closely together to tackle issues such as revitalizing downtown cores that have seen a sharp decline in business traffic. 

09/12/2024

Ottawa business leaders were quick to condemn a campaign issued Wednesday by the Public Service Alliance of Canada calling on its members to “buy nothing” from downtown businesses.

Ottawa business leaders were quick to condemn a campaign issued Wednesday by the Public Service Alliance of Canada calling on its members to “buy nothing” from downtown businesses.

09/11/2024

With a vision of making Ottawa more like a city such as Venice, Ottawa entrepreneur Mike Karpishka is adding solar-powered taxis to his fleet of licensed “tiki” boats to ferry passengers across the Ottawa River between the nation’s capital and Gatineau.

With a vision of making Ottawa more like a city such as Venice, Ottawa entrepreneur Mike Karpishka is adding solar-powered taxis to his fleet of licensed “tiki” boats to ferry passengers across the Ottawa River between the nation’s capital and Gatineau.

09/11/2024

In this instalment of My Ottawa, Tremblay discusses where she shops in the ByWard Market, why she loves the Rainbow Bistro, and her support for local charities like Christie Lake Kids.

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In this instalment of My Ottawa, Tremblay discusses where she shops in the ByWard Market, why she loves the Rainbow Bistro, and her support for local charities like Christie Lake Kids.

09/11/2024

PSAC is encouraging members to avoid spending money downtown to protest the federal government’s return-to-office mandate, which went into effect this week.

PSAC is encouraging members to avoid spending money downtown to protest the federal government’s return-to-office mandate, which went into effect this week.

09/11/2024

The nomination deadline for the Best Ottawa Business Awards (BOBs) is quickly approaching.

The nomination deadline for the Best Ottawa Business Awards (BOBs) is quickly approaching.

09/10/2024

Telesat has chosen Calian Group to supply key software for its state-of-the-art Lightspeed satellite project in the most significant collaboration yet between two of the National Capital Region’s biggest publicly traded tech firms.

Telesat has chosen Calian Group to supply key software for its state-of-the-art Lightspeed satellite project in the most significant collaboration yet between

09/10/2024

David Cohen, the United States ambassador to Canada, was thrilled to welcome 10 entrepreneurs last week to pitch their business concepts – but was equally thrilled that he wasn’t the one who had to judge them.

David Cohen, the United States ambassador to Canada, was thrilled to welcome 10 entrepreneurs last week to pitch their business concepts – but was equally thrilled that he wasn’t the one who had to judge them.

09/09/2024

Just weeks after Kinaxis announced its CEO and top sales executive will soon be leaving their jobs, a major investor is calling for the company to be put on the auction block.

Just weeks after Kinaxis announced its CEO and top sales executive will soon be leaving their jobs, a major investor is calling for the company to be put on

09/09/2024

Ottawa’s Searidge Technologies has been selected to provide an AI-powered ramp operation system as part of the New Terminal One project at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Ottawa’s Searidge Technologies will provide an AI-powered ramp operation system to the New Terminal One project at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport.

09/06/2024

September can be a tempting time to set new professional objectives, but one Ottawa wellness expert said giving into the hype isn’t a good way to create sustainable lifestyle changes.

September can be a tempting time to set new professional objectives, but one Ottawa wellness expert said giving into the hype isn’t a good way to create sustainable lifestyle changes. 

09/06/2024

The Ottawa Real Estate Board says home sales in the nation’s capital jumped more than 10 per cent last month compared with a year earlier, bucking a trend of declining transactions in several other major Canadian cities.

The Ottawa Real Estate Board says home sales in the nation’s capital jumped more than 10 per cent last month compared with a year earlier, bucking a trend of

09/06/2024

Canadian tech legend Terry Matthews was the undeniable life of the party at the annual Lumière Rock gala his hotel co-hosted Thursday for Queensway Carleton Hospital.

Canadian tech legend Terry Matthews was the undeniable life of the party at the annual Lumière Rock gala his hotel co-hosted Thursday for Queensway Carleton Hospital.

09/06/2024

"As the Glebe bids farewell to two of its cherished independent businesses, we reflect on the profound loss these closures represent for our community," writes Glebe BIA executive director Darrell Cox.

09/05/2024

Grocery giant Sobeys is spearheading a mixed-use development that would see up to seven buildings constructed on a prime parcel of land near a future LRT station in Orléans.

Grocery giant Sobeys is spearheading a mixed-use development that would see up to seven buildings constructed on a prime parcel of land near a future LRT

09/05/2024

Details about the future of the Ottawa Senators and LeBreton Flats will become more clear later this month, according to CEO and president Cyril Leeder.