
Three Ashbury College students win national pitch competition for AI-backed startup Ribn
During the summer between grades 10 and 11 at Ashbury College, Reese Shu was not doing what a typical 16-year-old does. Instead, she was spending
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Three Ashbury College students win national pitch competition for AI-backed startup Ribn
During the summer between grades 10 and 11 at Ashbury College, Reese Shu was not doing what a typical 16-year-old does. Instead, she was spending
Region’s jobless rate drops to 6.2% in November, bucking national trend
The National Capital Region’s jobless rate was 6.2 per cent last month, down from 6.4 per cent in October, Statistics Canada said in its latest
Home sales and prices expected to be on the upswing in Ottawa in 2025, report says
Ottawa’s residential real estate market is expected to be on the upswing in 2025, according to Royal LePage’s market survey forecast for the year ahead.
Feds continue support of Bronson Centre with total investment of $8M
The federal government is continuing its support of Ottawa’s Bronson Centre, with a total investment of more than $8 million, which includes approximately $1.6 million
Vera Etches named new president and CEO at CHEO
Vera Etches has been named the new president and CEO of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, replacing Alex Munter.
UPDATE: Province provides $20M for downtown revitalization, tourism in Ottawa
The Ontario government is advancing its “new deal” for Ottawa with a $20-million investment in tourism and downtown revitalization efforts over the next three years.
Postal strike creates record-breaking weekend for Ottawa-based delivery service Trexity
At least one Ottawa business is reaping the benefits of the Canada Post strike. When OBJ spoke with Trexity’s Alok Ahuja a few weeks ago,
Rideau St. not the place to be, says Steve’s Music Store manager as shop closes after 42 years
While a string of rough years is driving Steve’s Music Store away from Rideau Street after 42 years, manager Dan Sauvé said he’s optimistic that
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