CNIB guide dogs graduate from Atlantic Canada program
Graduation is an important milestone for many, and today, some four-legged friends in Maritimes stole the show. As Matthew Baxter reports, their hard work has finally paid off, but their job is only just beginning.
Global News at 6 Halifax
Apr 24
CNIB Guide Dogs needs puppy raisers in Calgary
Members of CNIB Guide Dogs join Global News Morning Calgary with details on how you can volunteer to help train puppy guide dogs.
Global News Morning Calgary
Mar 19
CIB splitting $140M loan among Manitoba communities for water and wastewater projects
A handful of communities in Manitoba are getting a financial boost for water and wastewater projects. The Canada Infrastructure Bank said it’s loaning up to $140 million to split between Brandon, Niverville and the RMs of Taché, Hanover and Ritchot.
Mar 26
Small businesses owed $300 million in stalled carbon tax rebates, CFIB says
The CFIB is bringing attention to billions in carbon tax rebates that have yet to be distributed back to small and medium-sized businesses across Canada by the federal government.
Canada
Mar 11
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
CFIB talk CEBA loan repayment
We check in with Louis-Phillippe Gauthier, Vice-President CFIB Atlantic, to learn more about options facing small businesses as the CEBA repayment deadline approaches.
Global News Morning Halifax
Jan 3
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
CNIB and Uber partner to advocate for accessibility, inclusivity
We check in with members of the CNIB and Uber to find out more about raising awareness around guide dog etiquette and the rights of guide dog handlers and the laws that protect them, especially when accessing ridesharing services.
Global News Morning Halifax
Sep 19, 2023
CFIB urges caution as city council addresses budget shortfall
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is urging Saskatoon city council to address a budget shortfall without having a major impact on small business owners.
Global News Morning Saskatoon
Jun 20, 2023
Pandemic loan deadline a stress to Alberta businesses: CFIB
Many small businesses took a huge hit during the pandemic. Now, what kept them open during those tough times has become another source of stress. The deadline to repay emergency loans is looming and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business is calling on the government to take action. ‘Global News at Noon Edmonton’ talked to...
Global News at Noon Edmonton
Jun 8, 2023
CNIB appeals for Calgary volunteers to train guide dogs: ‘Helps us every step of the way’
There’s a new appeal for people to come forward to support Calgarians facing some major challenges. As Gil Tucker shows us, helping out brings big rewards and a chance to work with some pretty cool canine companions.
Global News Hour at 6 Calgary
May 26, 2023
CNIB Mobile Hub providing resources to visually impaired people
A Canada-wide organization is providing support to people with vision loss in remote communities across the country. That includes in three cities in the Okanagan and the first stop was in Kelowna Tuesday afternoon. Jasmine King reports.
May 23, 2023
Canadian Federation of Independent Business on minimum wage
The increased wage will also impact small businesses — many of whom are already choosing to pay employees above the minimum, says the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).
Mar 31, 2023
CNIB Guide Dogs with Purpose Gala to fundraise for guide dog training
The CNIB Saskatchewan will be hosting a gala event on Jan. 28 to help raise money for guide dogs as the demand is high in the province and across Canada.
Jan 24, 2023
Report: Administrative red tape burden on doctors a barrier to patient care
A new CFIB report finds BC doctors could treat another 8 million people a year if they weren’t forced to spend some much time on administrative red tape. Global News Morning speaks with the CFIB’s Jairo Yunis about the findings.
Global News Morning BC
Jan 31, 2023
CFIB Succession Tsunami report
We talk with the CFIB about their latest report that outlines how three in four small business owners plan to exit their companies in the next decade and most don’t have a succession plan of any kind.
Global News Morning Halifax
Jan 12, 2023
Nearly a quarter of Alberta small businesses at risk of closure: CFIB
New data released by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business shows many Alberta small businesses have worsened their short-term outlooks for 2023. Adam MacVicar reports.
Dec 29, 2022
Vancouver baby charity issues plea for help after spike in demand
Dealing with a 52 per cent surge in parents seeking help, Vancouver charity BabyGoRound issued an urgent plea Monday for donations of lightly used baby gear such as clothes, bassinets, and cribs. As Aaron McArthur reports, among the parents seeking help are newly-arrived refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
Dec 19, 2022
More puppy raisers needed as future CNIB Guide Dogs arrive in Halifax
We take it to the Global News parking lot to meet some adorable puppies and learn more about the CNIB Puppy Raising program. CNIB Guide Dogs are looking for additional volunteer puppy raisers in the Halifax area.
Global News Morning Halifax
Nov 16, 2021
CFIB Report: 25,000 B.C. small businesses consider shutting down
A stunning new report says more than 25,000 small businesses in the province are debating whether the “pull the plug” and shut down for good. Ted Chernecki has more.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
Jan 21, 2021