Mayor Watson gives his final State of the City Address

 Ottawa City Hall convened yesterday for the first time this year but the session marks the twilight of Jim Watson’s tenure as mayor. It is also the final year on the council for Catherine McKenney and Diane Deans. Both have thrown their hats in for the run to replace the retiring mayor

Susan Delacour, Julie Van Dusen on the world of Canadian media

 Susan Delacourt and Julie Van Dusen are both well-known veterans of the world of Canadian journalism, and they are both instinctive story-tellers. In their joint interview as the fourth and final instalment of the Her-Spective webinar this instinct for narrative and truth, honed by years of experience, became very clear,

Introducing Catherine Clark, the host of Her-Spective

 Photo: Michelle Valberg The world around us is constantly evolving. With the help of journalists from across the country, Canadians stay informed of the events occurring around them. To highlight the motivating, courageous, and diverse voices of women in Canadian media, Invest Ottawa and Syntax Strategic are co-presenting Her-Spective: a weeklong interview

SheBoot empowers female entrepreneurs and business owners

 SheBoot is a bootcamp whose goal is to empower and boost the morale of women from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures, while inspiring them to be proud and confident in themselves and their work. A key benefit of the program is that it connects them with some of

Ottawa Tourism, Invest Ottawa and Shaw Centre team up to launch #ThinkOttawa

 Ottawa is about to make a name for itself on the global map with the launch of ThinkOttawa! Three of the city’s biggest economic development organizations, Ottawa Tourism, Invest Ottawa and Shaw Centre, have just announced the initiative which strives to attract major global and regional conventions and conferences to

Watson and Task Force Want Amazon Shipped to Ottawa

 Could Amazon be shipping its second headquarters to Ottawa? If Mayor Jim Watson has his way, you’re future online orders may be arriving at your front door from much closer then you think. Last Thursday, the online retail giant announced that it was their turn to shop around. They weren’t looking

Willis College Celebrates 120 Years in the Community

 It’s hard to believe Willis College has been training minds in the Ottawa area for over 120 years. Opening its doors in 1896 as a business and secretary school in Ottawa by shorthand expert Stephen T. Willis, the college has long been known for its dedication to the community and

More Than a Boring Government Town

 Let’s face it; Ottawa doesn’t have the best reputation for its fun factor. But one company is trying to change that! Invest Ottawa is challenging the Capital’s dull name with the Why Ottawa project. The project argues Ottawa is not only the best city in Canada, but the best place

Industry Leaders Rally Together to Support ALS Canada

 From left to right: Sir Terry Matthews, Debbie Weinstein and Bruce Lazenby Terry Matthews, high tech mogul; Bruce Lazenby, president and CEO of Invest Ottawa; and Debbie Weinstein, founding partner of LaBarge Weinstein LLP to participate in ice bucket challenge to raise funds for ALS Canada Leaders from Ottawa’s business

Voting with your money: Social finance investments for a better future

 The term 'investment' often conjures up images of fossil fuels, gold, and foreign companies -- entities that we don't always personally connect with. But what if there was a way that your investments could impact the organic grocer in your neighbourhood? What if your money could be used to make

Clear with a Chance of Start-ups: Ottawa Celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week

 Jessie Pierre mingles among the buzzing crowd at the Heart & Crown pub on Preston Street. She came to celebrate the launch of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW). It’s a week of events and activities celebrating successful entrepreneurs – with the aim of inspiring more people to start their own businesses.