Longtime Hintonburg bistro Absinthe listed for sale at $199KAbsinthe, a European bistro-style restaurant that has operated in Hintonburg for more than two decades, is listed for sale. Nov 02 26November 02, 2026Article at Ottawa Business Journal
New hires at Kinaxis and Solink, and several major corporate donations in OttawaJoining Kinaxis feels like a full-circle moment for Marissa Tree-Hannum, who began her new position as the company’s vice-president of communications earlier this month. Oct 30 26October 30, 2026Article at Ottawa Business Journal
Multimillion-dollar ‘terminal bump-out’ planned at YOW, with completion by 2029With an increasing number of air travel passengers using the Ottawa International Airport for connecting flights, the airport is working on a new capital project to improve screening and passenger processing for connecting flyers. Oct 29 26October 29, 2026Article at Ottawa Business Journal
Reaction to Sutcliffe’s re-election as mayor highlights housing as a priorityHousing appeared to be the priority for business leaders, politicians and business organizations reacting to Mark Sutcliffe’s re-election Tuesday as mayor of Ottawa. Oct 27 26October 27, 2026Article at Ottawa Business Journal
New GMs announced at Westin and Delta to replace Ross MeredithThe Westin Ottawa and Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre have announced two new general managers to replace retiring GM Ross Meredith, who has held both roles since 2020. Oct 26 26October 26, 2026Article at Ottawa Business Journal
Smaller accounting firms best positioned to adopt AI, professionals sayWith the accounting industry often slow to adopt new technologies, artificial intelligence promises to be a major disruptor, local experts predict. Oct 20 26October 20, 2026Article at Ottawa Business Journal
Ottawa non-profit housing groups in midst of acquisition, construction boomIt’s been a banner 2026 for Ottawa Community Housing, but the city’s largest non-profit landlord said its recent wins are a result of a strategy that it began laying out years earlier. Oct 19 26October 19, 2026Article at Ottawa Business Journal
TOHF’s new CFO Diana Burns on managing a capital campaign through volatilityWith financial pressures weighing on donors, The Ottawa Hospital Foundation’s new CFO, Diana Burns, is focused on keeping the momentum going as the hospital’s capital campaign closes in on its goal. Oct 16 26October 16, 2026Article at Ottawa Business Journal
New retirement facility by Riverstone proposed for OrleansOttawa’s Riverstone Retirement Communities has submitted an application to expand its local portfolio with a 141-unit retirement facility in Orleans, a community that has become popular for senior living developments. Oct 15 26October 15, 2026Article at Ottawa Business Journal
Former Bay store on Rideau could make a good hotel, local market watchers sayWith chatter continuing about what might happen with the former Hudson’s Bay location on Rideau Street, one concept that has gained traction is the possibility that the 330,000-square-foot space could be turned into a hotel. Oct 14 26October 14, 2026Article at Ottawa Business Journal
OREB president Tami Eades shares her views on Ottawa’s housing marketThe president of the Ottawa Real Estate Board says that uncertainty is the biggest factor at play in a housing market where conditions can be completely different from one community to the next. Oct 09 26October 09, 2026Article at Ottawa Business Journal
Developments on St. Laurent, Hazeldean Rd. among those approved at committeeThe city’s planning and housing committee has approved a proposal to build a 30-storey mixed-use tower just north of the St. Laurent Shopping Centre. Oct 08 26October 08, 2026Article at Ottawa Business Journal
People on the move and accolades and milestones around townAfter four years in her role, human resources leader Glenda Boldt is leaving one local family-owned business to join another. Oct 07 26October 07, 2026Article at Ottawa Business Journal
‘13 Voices, One Home’: Local architecture firm hopes to tackle 24 SussexA local architecture firm is pursuing a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity to renovate the prime minister’s residence, with the goal of representing all 13 provinces and territories in the design. Oct 06 26October 06, 2026Article at Ottawa Business Journal
Rohit proposes two residential buildings near St. Laurent Shopping CentreAnother residential development is being proposed near the St. Laurent Shopping Centre, a location that has received significant attention from developers as a site for intensification. Oct 05 26October 05, 2026Article at Ottawa Business Journal
Local food recovery program looks for more partners in hospitality sectorAfter redistributing 500,000 meals to those in need in two years, Ottawa Tourism and La Tablée des Chefs hope to expand their food recovery program to include all hospitality organizations across the city. Oct 02 26October 02, 2026Article at Ottawa Business Journal
‘Creative people will win’: Ottawa ad agencies weigh in on the impact of AIIn the face of disruptions like artificial intelligence, some of Ottawa’s long-established advertising firms are leaning into strategy and human judgment to reassert their value to clients. Oct 01 26October 01, 2026Article at Ottawa Business Journal
Trade war prompts Ottawa tech company to open U.S. officeAt least one Ottawa company is expanding into the United States in response to unpredictable tariffs and economic challenges. Sep 30 26September 30, 2026Article at Ottawa Business Journal
From pirate ships to floating saunas, it’s all part of entrepreneur Mat Slaman’s visionEarlier this summer, entrepreneur Mat Slaman hung up his pirate hat after 17 years sailing around Mooney’s Bay with his company, Pirate Life Adventures. Now, he’s helping Ottawans brave the colder months with a more relaxing, year-round venture. Sep 29 26September 29, 2026Article at Ottawa Business Journal
Mild winter forecast has local tourism operators making contingency plansWith forecasters predicting a mild winter for the National Capital Region, local tourism stakeholders are adjusting course with attractions that don’t rely as heavily on snow or ice. Sep 28 26September 28, 2026Article at Ottawa Business Journal