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N.S. government has spent $684K on ‘buy local’ program that hasn’t launched yetThe Department of Economic Development says the province has so far spent $684,000 on the program, which is yet to be rolled out. The bulk of spending has been on promotion.EconomyJan 26, 2023
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Broadway corridor businesses urge shoppers to buy local as subway construction delayed“It was a little bit of a kick in the gut,” said Portside Interiors owner Gene Guindon upon learning the Broadway subway line's completion date was delayed to early 2026.EconomyNov 28, 2022
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Shopping local versus big box on Black Friday in WinnipegBlack Friday sales give shoppers an opportunity to get their Christmas gifts for bargain prices, but should Winnipeggers choose locally-owned small businesses or big box stores?ConsumerNov 23, 2022
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Nova Scotia dispatches team to collect shoppers’ data for promised buy local programNova Scotia's PC government says it will gather information from shoppers this summer as it tries to make good on an election promise to increase demand for local products.CanadaJun 28, 2022
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‘An amazing gift to give’: Growing support for B.C. products this holiday seasonB.C.’s agriculture minister believes people are thinking about the value of food more – knowing extreme events can suddenly halt the supply chain.FeaturesDec 11, 2021
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Supply chain woes threaten COVID-19 recovery for small businessesMany Canadian small retailers are turning to domestic suppliers to stock their shelves this holiday season as global supply chain constraints threaten their bottom line.ConsumerNov 15, 2021
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‘We got you’: Shop local for the holidays and avoid supply chain shortage stressBy shopping local this holiday season, you can support businesses and makers in your community while also avoiding supply chain delays.EconomyNov 12, 2021
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Toronto café credits neighbourhood support, ‘shop local’ habits with staying open'We're about 80 per cent of our baseline compared to 2019 so that's a very positive result,' says the Red Rocket Coffee owner of local customers who keep them in business.CanadaOct 1, 2021
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Entrepreneurs offer at-home night out to support Edmonton restaurantsWith dine-in officially off the menu at restaurants across Alberta because of the pandemic, people are finding creative ways to support the hospitality industry.FeaturesDec 24, 2020
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Okanagan retailers plead for shoppers to support local businesses during holidaysThe ninth annual B.C. Buy Local week kicked off Monday to encourage consumers to do their holiday spending at locally-owned businesses, who say they've been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.EconomyDec 1, 2020
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