Regina Exhibition Association Ltd. needs to repay $8M following CRA audit
REAL will need to repay the federal government $8 million following an audit from the CRA in funding for businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Canada
Apr 5
Reversal of fortune: Declining subway ridership in Toronto hitting station businesses hard
Roughly 30 per cent of the stores in Toronto subway stations are empty as ridership remains low. One owner says he thinks his business may never recover from the pandemic.
Canada
Apr 3
Insolvencies to remain high in Canada as economy plays catch-up: experts
Business insolvencies will likely remain elevated throughout 2024, experts said, as the economy plays catch-up after historically low levels during the pandemic.
Money
Mar 11
Canada’s tourism sector rolls out road map to boost visitor numbers to pre-pandemic levels
The tourism industry rolled out a road map Thursday it hopes will bring more visitors to Canada after the bruising it took during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Consumer
May 16
Manitoba’s cut to youth summer job program leaves some groups scrambling
The Manitoba government said it was open to discussions Tuesday after facing criticism for cutting support to a major summer job program.
Politics
May 21
Halifax businesses call for break in sidewalk patio fees, as permit prices hiked again
Restaurant owners in Atlantic Canada are calling on municipalities to curb fees for sidewalk patios, following another year of increased fees.
Canada
May 21
Air Canada says post-COVID ‘revenge travel’ slowing as profits fall
Air Canada says it lost $81 million in its first quarter, falling below analysts' expectations even as revenue and capacity ramped up.
Money
May 2
Sunshine, warm weather brings return of patio season in Lethbridge
The City of Lethbridge says there were 13 permits issued for patios, street vendors and parklets last year and the city is anticipating more as summer approaches.
Canada
May 10
Fredericton tourism manager ‘cautiously optimistic’ ahead of summer season
Tourism in Fredericton got off to a strong start during the eclipse in April, and those working in the region's tourism sector expect that momentum to continue into the summer.
Economy
May 5
London, Ont. council votes to return free parking promotion in city core
Councillors approved the promotion 11-3, providing one-hour free on-street parking in the core area along with one-hour free parking in two municipal lots in Old East Village.
Canada
May 14
Saint John, N.B., airport offers new regional routes after COVID-19 disruption
PASCAN Aviation will offer two daily flights between Saint John and Halifax from Monday to Friday, as well as one return flight between Bathurst and Saint John every weekday.
Canada
May 8
Weddings are picking up post-pandemic — but have venues fully recovered?
After a lull during the COVID-19 pandemic, wedding numbers and size are picking up again in Canada, but many businesses are struggling to keep their doors open, planners say.
Canada
Mar 2
The Honourable Murray Sinclair among those to receive the Order of Manitoba
Twelve Manitobans will receive the Order of Manitoba this summer, including The Honourable Murray Sinclair and Manitoba's chief public health officer, Dr. Brent Roussin.
Canada
May 12
New East Vancouver brewery already struggling amid economic headwinds
Michael Hodgson launched Cowdog Brewing in March, taking over the East Vancouver location formerly operated by Callister Brewing.
Economy
May 10
Despite Game 7 loss, Vancouver Canucks playoff run a win for business
The Vancouver Canucks may have lost Game 7 against the Edmonton Oilers, but businesses and police are chalking the 2024 playoff run up as a win.
Economy
May 21
NDP blames SaskParty for loss of 91 local Saskatchewan businesses in 2024
Statistics Canada said that from January 2023 to January 2024, Saskatchewan lost 91 local business -- eight in Regina, 30 in Saskatoon and 53 in other areas of the province.
Canada
May 2
Used vs new cars: Which market is offering the better deal?
Shopping for a new or used vehicle this summer? Here's what to know about the state of inventories at car dealerships in Canada, and where you can find a deal.
Money
May 14
Requests open for float entries for Peterborough Canada Day Parade
The City of Peterborough says parade entry applications will be open until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 14. Last year's parade had 25 float entries, the most in four years.
Canada
May 22
‘Vernon is home for us’: COVID-19 pandemic changes course of Nigerian man’s life
The Nigerian man was visiting his sister in Fort McMurray, Alta., and was scheduled to fly home in April 2020. But when the pandemic hit, Canadian borders closed.
Lifestyle
May 9
DUI downgrade: Why the Ford government allows judges to lower impaired driving charges
Some allegedly impaired drivers in Ontario have been allowed to avoid a criminal record if they accept Highway Traffic Act charges. How many? The province isn't counting.
Politics
May 21