Downtown Businesses

• Kingston locals optimistic about the start to an unofficial tourism season

  Tourism season unofficially kicks off in May across Kingston. And with it are a number of attractions eagerly awaiting an influx of visitors to the limestone city.

  Canada

  May 1
  
• Saskatoon business forced to cut hours as harassment, crime reach extreme levels

  Mandy Thibodeau, owner of Saskatoon's downtown Subway franchise, says crime in the area has been bad for years, but has recently reached an extreme.

  Canada

  Dec 6, 2022
  
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• Montreal business community slowly returning to offices, but only partially

  According to recent study, 60 per cent of downtown Montreal office workers are coming into work three to four days a week, but building occupancy rates are sitting at 17 per cent.

  Economy

  Nov 18, 2022
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• Feds pledge $2.5M to help spur business growth in downtown Winnipeg

  Winnipeg MP Dan Vandal said Thursday funding from the federal government's Building Business Program will create 112 jobs in downtown Winnipeg, while maintaining 700 more.

  Politics

  Nov 10, 2022
• Edmonton election: Local businesses hope for change with new council

  During a mayoral forum hosted by Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, candidates focused on what they would for the business sector if elected.

  Canada

  Oct 7, 2021
• Coronavirus: Downtown London unveils free e-commerce solution for core businesses

  Downtown London says it's partnered with local firm RhinoActive to develop an online shopping platform that will be free for downtown businesses to use amid the COVID-19 lockdown.

  Economy

  Jan 13, 2021
• Downtown Winnipeg business owners optimistic despite low foot traffic

  As many office towers in downtown Winnipeg remain far from capacity, new and existing businesses in the city's core are hopeful foot traffic will return soon.

  Canada

  Sep 15, 2020
• Downtown BIZ wants to help local businesses recover from financial effects of coronavirus

  The Downtown BIZ wants to extend a helping hand to Winnipeg businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

  Health

  Mar 30, 2020
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• Port Hope police investigating break-in at downtown cafe

  Police say Dreamers Cafe on Queen St. was broken into around 4 a.m. Wednesday

  Crime

  Sep 25, 2019
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• Group of Dundas Place businesses look into legal options over construction disruptions

  While many business owners have suggested Dundas Place will be worth it in the long run, a handful are beginning to look at legal options for recuperating losses due to disruption.

  Canada

  Jul 11, 2019