How a couple of 29-year-old Ottawan’s turned $35,000 into a billion-dollar cannabis company

 It only took five years for two brothers-in-law to create a billion-dollar, award-winning, take-no-prisoners cannabis company called HEXO. How did they do it? That’s the story. From early roadblocks and devastating personal and financial setbacks to explosive growth and some of the biggest cannabis deals in global history, Billion Dollar

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

Ice cream company brings the traditions of Damascus to Ottawa

 Above: Cousins Ruba and Weam started Adas Bekdash, a company making Syrian-style ice cream. Foods vary by culture but there are many that share similar qualities and flavours despite a large cultural difference. All over the world, there are many different styles and forms of ice cream. In Syria, Bakdash

Founders of Ottawa apparel brand Octopied Mind aim for mindfulness, inspiration and inclusivity

 There are so many fashion brands out there, but Sarah and Jill, the founders of Ottawa-based fashion and lifestyle brand Octopied Mind are using clothes to spread an important message. They are all about promoting mental wellness and self-acceptance and pride themselves on being as inclusive as possible with clothing

HighJinx is a Bright Light Downtown

 From the moment you step into HighJinx, it feels like home. HighJinx’s new three-story home sits at 290 Kent Street. The store recently celebrated its 5th anniversary in March, and while locations have come and gone, HighJinx’s dedication to providing comfort to the community and its neighbours has remained extremely

Raising the Bar: Is the Ottawa Karaoke Scene the Best in the Nation?

 Forget everything you think you know about karaoke.  In Ottawa, karaoke is not your average drunken wail-fest, nor is it an exercise in ritual humiliation.  Karaoke in Ottawa is fun.  Why?  Local businesses like Dog and Pony Sound have elevated karaoke standards by providing top notch sound, consistently positive hosts