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OBJ is closed for the holidays. Here are some of the year’s best stories

As 2025 comes to an end, the staff at OBJ are taking some much-needed time to rest...

New Chinese restaurant to take over former Yangtze location early in 2026

CORRECTION: A previous version of this story stated that a Jumbo Lobster would be moving into the...

Here are some of the larger events and conferences coming to Ottawa in early 2026

Ottawa is preparing to welcome professionals from a variety of sectors in 2026, with conferences and events expected to draw hundreds of attendees, creating significant economic impact.

Vernon White joins Syntax Strategic, Altis CEO steps down, and other moves around town

Vernon White announced on LinkedIn this week that he has joined Ottawa’s Syntax Strategic part-time as strategic counsel to support the company on matters of national defence, security communication and operation-readiness.

Why you can’t just walk into defence: Ottawa program tackles industry’s steep learning curve

“Defence is a very hard market to come into from the outside.” That’s according to Mike Nelson, CEO...

OBJ speaks with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe about politics, relationships and election priorities

As he enters the last year of his current mandate, Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe sees challenges and...

Business heats up for Ottawa’s City Seltzer with cameo on viral series Heated Rivalry

The steamy hockey romance series Heated Rivalry caught the attention of Ottawa viewers in particular last week when a beverage by local company City Seltzer made a surprise appearance.