Ottawa Business Journal

The Ottawa Business Journal is a local business magazine that caters to the National Capital Region of Canada. Established in 1995, it is owned by Great River Media and is released every two weeks, with a distribution of 20,000 copies.

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Thales Canada opening new headquarters in Kanata amid hiring spree

2 days ago | obj.ca | David Sali

Thales Canada will be relocating its workers who are currently spread out across three locations in the National Capital Region to a single new office at 500 Palladium Dr. in Kanata by the end of the year, a company executive has confirmed. Already an Insider? Log in Get Instant Access to This Article Become an Ottawa Business Journal Insider and get immediate access to all of our Insider-only content and much more.
Owners of new Good Neighbour restaurant hope to add to Elgin St. vibe

2 days ago | obj.ca | Marissa Galko

When Duong Hoang and Mike Coughlan saw the space at 399 Elgin St. was vacant, they jumped on what they describe as a “once in a lifetime opportunity.”In January, the St. Louis Bar and Grill announced it was leaving its spot at 399 Elgin after 18 years of business. Immediately, Hoang and Coughlan thought about what they could do if they took the space over.
Business confidence in Ottawa dips to levels not seen since outset of pandemic, report shows

4 days ago | obj.ca | Marissa Galko

Against the backdrop of economic uncertainty and a trade war with the U.S., Ottawa businesses made their priorities for the new federal government clear in this year’s Welch Business Growth Survey. Almost 80 per cent of respondents said that the policies of the U.S. administration under President Donald Trump would have a negative or very negative effect on Ottawa.
Sparking change: Mitel partnership marks shift in Kanata-based L-Spark’s trajectory

4 days ago | obj.ca | David Sali

L-Spark’s leader believes the Kanata-based tech startup accelerator’s new partnership with Mitel will trigger a wave of collaborations with other Canadian corporations that want to work with emerging companies to bring innovative products to market. Mitel, which is also headquartered in the west-end tech hub, announced in late April it was joining forces with L-Spark […] Already an Insider?
‘Big groups’ looking to potentially relocate to offices downtown, new C&W exec Whiting says

5 days ago | obj.ca | David Sali

While the gap between the haves and the have-nots among Ottawa’s downtown office landlords is showing few signs of narrowing, Cushman & Wakefield’s newest senior local executive says leasing activity in the core is picking up as building owners work to attract new tenants. “I’m seeing people excited to get back to the office,” Jessica […] Already an Insider?
Ottawa restaurateur John Borsten excited to open The Grand at Westboro Beach later this year

5 days ago | obj.ca | Marissa Galko

ByWard Market staple The Grand Pizzeria will open a second location in the newly unveiled Westboro Beach pavilion this fall. John Borsten, who runs The Grand along with other Ottawa eateries including Zak’s Diner, Metropolitain Brasserie and Starling Restaurant, said when construction was ongoing for the new pavilion, he went to take a look – not for business purposes but as a curious resident. “I went there back in November and I was just like, ‘Wow, this is unbelievable.
Stella Luna expands into ByWard Market while Barrio takes over former Pure Kitchen location

5 days ago | obj.ca | Mia Jensen

Two local eateries are taking over high-profile vacant spots in the ByWard Market area and are expected to be up and running later this month. Already an Insider? Log in Get Instant Access to This Article Become an Ottawa Business Journal Insider and get immediate access to all of our Insider-only content and much more.
New AI hub at Algonquin College to help local organizations adopt cloud and AI technologies

1 week ago | obj.ca | Marissa Galko

Algonquin College is partnering with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Canada to launch an AI Accelerator Hub that will help companies and community organizers adopt cloud and AI technologies, the college announced this week. The hub brings together existing applied research programs at Algonquin, but also layers in industry-leading cloud computing resources and training to impact productivity for local organizations, the college said in a news release.
VIP Seafood Restaurant takes over at 99 Rideau St. in the ByWard Market

1 week ago | obj.ca | Mia Jensen

Two years after the closure of the infamous Rideau Street McDonald’s, a new tenant has begun the process of moving in. Though the windows are still papered over, signs for VIP Seafood Restaurant have gone up at the previously vacant retail space at 99 Rideau St. The location, across the street from the CF Rideau Centre, was home to the fast-food restaurant for nearly 40 years before shutting down in May 2023.
Popular Orléans coffee shop Art of Bean to close next month

1 week ago | obj.ca | Marissa Galko

Orléans coffee shop Art of Bean Coffee Co. is closing at the end of June, co-owners Elizabeth Iverson and Jordan Campbell announced on social media earlier this week. In their post, Iverson and Campbell said June 21 will be the last day for the popular shop. “This tiny shop began with a simple purpose: to create a space where community, connection and coffee could come together in a meaningful way.