Cybercrime is no longer a distant threat reserved for large corporations with massive databases and global reach. In 2025, small businesses are increasingly finding themselves in the crosshairs of hackers, phishing scams, and ransomware attacks. For business owners in Ottawa and across Canada, the stakes are high—and often misunderstood. “Small businesses tend to think they’re not targets…

Cybercrime is no longer a distant threat reserved for large corporations with massive databases and global reach. In 2025, small businesses are increasingly finding themselves in the crosshairs of hackers, phishing scams, and ransomware attacks. For business owners in Ottawa and across Canada, the stakes are high—and often misunderstood. “Small businesses tend to think they’re not targets…

Mike Hirshfeld’s career has been an interesting ride, filled with diversity. From his early days building pitching mounds in minor league baseball to negotiating benefits for NHL coaches, Hirshfeld has always adapted to the next challenge. So when the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) came calling, starting a brand new league, he was ready again for something new. “My first…

John Robinson didn’t grow up dreaming about server rooms or cybersecurity frameworks, but he did grow up with an entrepreneurial drive. “From a young age, I was always working,” he says. “Starting around 15, I held two jobs throughout school. I realized early that if I wanted my own path, I had to take initiative and do things my own way.” In Ottawa’s suburban neighbourhoods, that…

A chic twist on equestrian charm, where rustic elegance meets glitz and glamour, Spurs & Sparkles is a highlight of Ottawa’s summer event calendar. This year’s event takes place on August 13th, in support of the Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation. Guests mingle over beautifully plated bites prepared by top local chefs and sip on premium regional wines and artisanal…