B.C. to work with Meta to deliver emergency information
At a Tues. April 23, 2024 press conference, B.C. Premier David Eby said the province and Meta will work together to ensure British Columbians receive accurate vital emergency information on the social media platform. The news comes as the province pauses its proposed online harms legislation after reaching a deal with major social media platforms...
Canada
Apr 23
Canadian businesses worried as CEBA repayment deadline looms
The Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) gave out almost $50 million to nearly 900,000 businesses to help them stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic. But as Abigail Bimman explains, while the federal government extended the repayment deadline, it now looms again for tens of thousands of businesses struggling to pay it back.
Global National
Mar 27
Facebook, Instagram users back online after brief Meta platform outage
Tens of thousands of people were unable to use Meta social media platforms on Tuesday morning. Though the outage has since been fixed, users of Facebook and Instagram were unable to access their profiles and timelines for a few hours, according to the internet giant.
Tech
Mar 5
Small businesses in Sask. struggling as not many were able to pay back their CEBA loans
The Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses reported only half of small Sask. businesses were able to pay back their CEBA loans, but many others continue to struggle.
Feb 28
Premier Eby on Meta ban during B.C. wildfire season
B.C. Premier David Eby called out one of the world’s biggest social media companies, saying he’s seen first-hand how Mark Zuckerberg’ Meta put profits over public safety during the B.C. wildfire season.
Global News at Noon BC
Jan 26
Peterborough businesses scramble as CEBA repayment deadline passes
The clock has also run out for a number of Peterborough businesses. Jan. 18 was the deadline to payback the federal government’s Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) pandemic fund, means loans will now begin accruing interest and any chance of relief is fading. As Robert Lothian reports, stakeholders are warning the impact could be devastating.
Economy
Jan 22
CEBA Loan Deadline
Today is the due date for CEBA loans to be paid back. Dan Kelly from the Canadian Federation Of Independent Business joins Antony Robart with more on what this means for small businesses and the overall economy.
Global News Morning Toronto
Jan 18
CEBA repayment deadline arrives
The deadline for hundreds of thousands of businesses who received federal pandemic loans to pay the money back has arrived. Up to a third of the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loans could be forgiven if the outstanding amount is repaid by Jan. 18. If business owners can’t do that, their debt will convert into...
Canada
Jan 18
More calls to extend deadline for repayment of CEBA loans
Business organizations are once again calling on the federal government to extend Thursday’s deadline for repayment of pandemic CEBA loans, saying many simply can’t afford it right now. Kristen Robinson reports.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
Jan 18
Some Maritime businesses struggling to repay CEBA loans
Thursday was the deadline day for small businesses across the country to repay their Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loans. It’s left businesses with tough choices to make, and the risk of closing down. As Suzanne Lapointe reports, it’s caused major strain for some Maritime businesses.
Global News at 6 New Brunswick
Jan 18
Your Money: CEBA deadline & ‘soft savings’ trends
Canadian businesses that took part in the CEBA loan need to pay up today. Personal Finance expert Rubina Ahmed-Haq joins Antony Robart with more on the impact, and to discuss the growing trend of ‘soft savings’ in this week’s #YourMoney
Global News Morning Toronto
Jan 18
Thousands of Saskatchewan businesses still have unpaid CEBA loans on deadline day
Solberg said more than 29,000 businesses in Saskatchewan took out the CEBA loan, saying that accounts for more than $1.6 billion.
Global News at 5 Regina
Jan 19
Restaurants Canada calls for CEBA extension
Hundreds of thousands of small business loans could come to an end later this week – and a restaurant industry group is pleading for a last minute extension. Restaurants Canada VP, Western Mark von Schellwitz joins Global News Morning Calgary to discuss the potential impacts of CEBA loans ending January 18th
Global News Morning Calgary
Jan 15
CFIB says CEBA deadline lack of extension doesn’t make sense
Business associations are warning that tens of thousands of local businesses are at risk of collapse if they miss the CEBA loan deadline. While the federal government says it was time to wind down the pandemic program, the CFIB counters taxpayers won’t get their money back if thousands of businesses go bankrupt. Matthew Bingley reports.
Global News at 5:30 Toronto
Jan 17
Alberta small businesses struggle to pay off CEMA loan ahead of looming deadline
Alberta small businesses are among many businesses across Canada unable to pay back their CEBA loans as the Jan. 18 deadline approaches. As Tomasia DaSilva reports, some fear this will result in many small businesses being forced to close.
Jan 16
As CEBA deadline looms, Canadians turning to independent lenders for help
The deadline is now less than a week away for hundreds of thousands of small businesses to repay a federal loan. The Canadian Emergency Business Account (CEBA) offered businesses tens of thousands of dollars to help with the impact of COVID shutdowns. But as the payback deadline looms, thousands are now turning to the world...
Canada
Jan 13
Businesses feeling the pinch to pay back CEBA loans
Hundreds of thousands of businesses used the Canada Emergency Business Account loan during the COVID-19 pandemic. The deadline to pay it back is next week, but some businesses say paying off the loan on time would be crippling. Slav Kornik reports.
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
Jan 12
Winnipeg small business owner faces uncertain future as CEBA repayment deadline looms
Small business owners across Canada are wondering how they’ll survive the pressure – of having to repay their COVID relief loans. Global’s Katherine Dornian speaks to a Winnipeg woman – who fears she’s in danger of closing her doors.
Canada
Jan 13
What CEBA loan deadline means for businesses
The clock is ticking for small businesses to repay COVID-19 loans. Emily Boston, the B.C. Policy Analyst for CFIB, explains what the January 18th deadline means for businesses.
Global News Morning BC
Jan 8
Business Matters: Meta offers Canadian Facebook users $51M in class-action lawsuit
A $51 million settlement has been proposed by Meta over a lawsuit in four Canadian provinces related to its “Sponsored Stories” ad program which ran on Facebook from 2011 to 2014, using people’s names and photos without their knowledge. In Business Matters for Jan. 12, Anne Gaviola has more on what’s at stake for tech...
Canada
Jan 12