Ottawa Business Journal
Ottawa, ON · English · Digital
A regional business news outlet covering Ottawa, Ontario, with a focus on local business developments, real estate, technology, and economic trends.
- Top beat: Business
- Tracked since 2026
- 4 Ottawa, ON peers
Latest stories
- From retail to trades to medicine: How AI is being put to work in OttawaOttawa businesses are implementing AI across multiple industries, including retail, trades, and medicine, with some small business owners adopting it reluctantly.
- NCC approves plan for Confederation Heights redevelopment at Heron and RiversideThe National Capital Commission approved a plan to redevelop Confederation Heights into a mixed-use community with residential, retail, and transit components, including affordable housing and heritage preservation measures.
- Camelot QuickStart Charity Golf Tournament for Autism a hole in one for children with autismThe Camelot QuickStart Charity Golf Tournament for Autism raised over $122,000 for QuickStart Autism, a grassroots organization providing early intervention programs for children with autism.
- Development to proceed near BGC Taggart Parkes Family ClubhouseOttawa city council approved a zoning amendment allowing two mid-rise residential buildings to be constructed next to the Boys and Girls Club facility in Heron Gate neighbourhood. The development at 1770 Heatherington Rd. will proceed following the approval.
- Spa Nordik owner happy with offer for Château Montebello as bid deadline extendedThe bid deadline for Fairmont Le Château Montebello has been extended to allow bidders to revise their offers, with Groupe Nordik expressing satisfaction with their submission.
- Ottawa’s high-speed rail station doesn’t have to be downtown to boost tourism: Alto officialAn Alto official suggests that Ottawa could still benefit from tourism even if the high-speed rail station is not downtown.
- Non-profit group gets creative to get Bank St. development project underwayA local non-profit housing provider secures land for an affordable housing development in the Glebe and seeks private and community support to proceed.
- Mark Motors Group breaks ground on new state-of-the-art Gatineau Volkswagen facilityMark Motors Group broke ground on a new Gatineau Volkswagen facility with features focused on sustainability and innovation, expanding its presence in the Ottawa-Gatineau region.
- Julie Kinnear to lead marketing and communications at Ottawa TourismJulie Kinnear is joining Ottawa Tourism as vice-president of marketing and communications, bringing experience from previous roles in tourism and hospitality.
- Ottawa startup The Penguin App hopes to dethrone Tinder, Hinge and BumbleOttawa startup The Penguin App hopes to challenge established dating apps like Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble. Louis Yoon, an outgoing person, faced difficulty finding a date in 2023 despite spending more time outside than average, with others suggesting he should go out more.
- EY Golf Quest 4 Clinical Trials cocktail receptionA cocktail reception was held on June 17, 2026, to support the ninth annual EY Golf Quest 4 Clinical Trials, raising over $2 million for The Ottawa Hospital's clinical trials research. NHL alumni and officials attended the event.
- L-Spark, Telus team up to launch new AI-startup acceleratorL-Spark and Telus partnered to launch the Sovereign AI Accelerator, a program using Canada's most powerful supercomputer to support AI startups in various industries.
- ‘High-coordination scenario’ needed for Ottawa to see tourism gain from Alto projectOttawa requires high coordination to achieve tourism gains from the Alto project
- Several local architecture firms join new national professional associationSeveral local architecture firms have joined a new national professional association aimed at providing a coordinated national voice for their business interests.
- UPDATED: Alto to consider Kingston stop in high-speed rail routeAlto, a Crown corporation, is considering adding a Kingston stop to its high-speed rail route between Ottawa and Quebec City, following public consultation and stakeholder feedback.