Local Economy
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‘Once it’s gone, it’s gone’: Community hopes to repurpose Smoky Lake school slated for demolitionThe Smoky Lake community is asking the province to pause demoltion of a school in order to reassess a proposal to repurpose the building into an art gallery and business space.CanadaJul 18, 2023
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Edmonton’s Manchester Square sees uptick after rocky startAfter a rocky start opening in 2020, Manchester Square is nearly 70 per cent fully occupied with business tenants with more on the way.EconomyFeb 4, 2023
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London-St. Thomas jobless rate fell to 5.3% in March, a pandemic lowThe latest data from the national agency continues a downward trend for London and St. Thomas' unemployment rate this year, which sat at 6.3 per cent in January.EconomyApr 8, 2022
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Majority of southern Alberta businesses optimistic entering 2022: surveyThe top strengths of the Lethbridge area -- as identified in the survey -- include quality of life, transportation infrastructure and a collaborative environment.EconomyJan 26, 2022
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Queen’s students call on university to end exclusivity partnership with Coke Canada"We're really home to like a lot of great local vendors who produce on a small scale and sustainably," says AMS Environmental Sustainability Commissioner Jessica Wile.CanadaOct 6, 2021
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COVID-19: London, Ont., businesses brace for potential stay-at-home order extensionSmall businesses in London are once again forced to grapple with uncertainty as Ontarians await confirmation on whether or not the provincewide stay-at-home order will be extended.EconomyMay 11, 2021
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Saint-Lazare to support local restaurants by creating a park for takeoutWithin a few weeks landscaping should be finished and picnic benches will be added for residents to sit at.EconomyApr 25, 2021
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Saskatchewan venues lit red to shine light on industry stalled by COVID-19 pandemicWhile some live events are taking place within COVID-19 restrictions, SaskMusic says highly-skilled workers and private venues are being hit hardest by the prolonged closure.CanadaSep 23, 2020
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New app hopes to re-direct Okanagan online shoppers to local storesTo help local businesses capitalize on the success of local shopping and survive the pandemic, a Kelowna man has created a new app and website called SuperShopper.Club.NewsSep 3, 2020
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Montreal calling on employers in downtown office towers to bring workers backMontreal mayor and advisory committee created to kick-start economy urge employers to bring workers back to the downtown core.CanadaSep 1, 2020
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