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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Kongsberg Geospatial expands Kanata office as defence software firm taps new markets

4 days ago | obj.ca | David Sali

Founded in Ottawa in 1992 as Gallium Visual Systems, Kongsberg Geospatial was acquired by Norwegian defence giant Kongsberg Gruppen in 2006. 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.
Kawartha Dairy to set up drive-through shop at former Tim Hortons near Carlingwood mall

4 days ago | obj.ca | Marissa Galko

Kawartha Dairy, known for its Canadian-made ice cream, is opening its first Ottawa location in the city’s west end this summer. The 600-square-foot drive-through location at 2200 Carling Ave. is near the intersection of Carling and Fairlawn avenues and across the street from Carlingwood Shopping Centre. “We can’t wait to bring our premium dairy products, made with fresh milk and fresh cream from Canadian farms, to our new Drive-Thru location at 2200 Carling Avenue, Ottawa.
‘Things are rolling’ at Kinaxis as software firm’s revenues rise 11% in Q1

1 week ago | obj.ca | David Sali

Kinaxis says efforts to boost its sales and marketing capabilities are paying off with a growing pipeline of new business even as the uncertainty swirls around the economy amid a global trade war. The Kanata-based firm says it is seeing growing demand for its supply-chain management software as new customers sign on and existing clients […] Already an Insider?
Ottawa architect Jane Thompson looks back on 30-plus years in a male-dominated industry

1 week ago | obj.ca | Marissa Galko

Thirty years ago, Jane Thompson had just moved to Ottawa with her newborn daughter, wanting to find her place in the world of architecture. From the time she was in school until she started her own firm in 1995, Thompson said she found architecture to be a tough gig for women. “My older male bosses didn’t see me as equally capable (of) doing my work, no matter how hard I worked. That was part of why I started my firm, because it just felt like I wasn’t going to be respected,” she said.
Ottawa’s Fastest Growing Companies meet and mingle ahead of this year’s award ceremony

1 week ago | obj.ca | Mia Jensen

Even — or maybe especially — in turbulent times, OBJ’s 2025 Fastest Growing Companies have stayed on top of their game by being ready to adapt to anything that comes their way. On Thursday, founders and executives from this year’s top 20 companies gathered at Beckta Dining & Wine on Elgin Street to enjoy a meal and to mingle ahead of the official awards ceremony later this month.
Sienna Senior Living acquires second Stittsville retirement home in $85M deal

1 week ago | obj.ca | David Sali

Sienna Senior Living has acquired another retirement home in Stittsville as the Markham-based company continues to expand its footprint in the National Capital Region. Sienna said this week it has agreed to purchase Hazeldean Gardens Retirement Residence on Hazeldean Road for $85.25 million. The price includes a performance-based payment of $3.75 million and is subject […] Already an Insider?
Tech Thursday comes to Ottawa as another networking option for the local tech scene

1 week ago | obj.ca | Mia Jensen

There’s a new way to connect with people across the tech landscape in Ottawa. Last week, Calgary-based events company Tech Thursday hosted its first networking event in the capital, featuring a panel discussion on Ottawa’s startup support network. 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.
Salad shop Mandy’s taking over Top of the World skate shop location on Bank St. in the Glebe

1 week ago | obj.ca | Marissa Galko

A new gourmet salad restaurant is coming to the Glebe this summer, opening its first Ottawa location at the former site of Top of the World skate shop. Founded by sisters Mandy and Rebecca Wolfe in 2004, Mandy’s is a Montreal restaurant known for create-your-own salads and bowls, as well as a colourful and eclectic interior design. The brand has nine locations in Montreal, three in Toronto as well as three “ghost kitchens,” where the food is made for online orders only.
Ottawa Airport eyes expansion as YOW becomes ‘more of a hub’: CEO

1 week ago | obj.ca | David Sali

Ottawa Airport officials are eyeing a long-term plan to expand YOW’s footprint as the terminal becomes “more of a hub” for connecting passengers, the airport’s new president and CEO says. Susan Margles said this week she’s “confident” passenger volumes at YOW will continue to grow as carriers such as Porter and Air Canada add more […] Already an Insider?
Now’s not the time to panic, says Ottawa Film Office head in response to Trump tariff plans

1 week ago | obj.ca | Mia Jensen

Sandrine Pechels de Saint Sardos isn’t quite sure what to make of U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 100 per cent tariff on films produced outside of the U.S. But while the rhetoric is worrying, she said she sees no reason to panic. 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.