Coronavirus Business Impact

• Black Friday-Cyber Monday sales surge during COVID-19 pandemic, Shopify stats show

  Sales from Shopify's merchants over Black Friday/Cyber Monday show the impact the novel coronavirus pandemic has had on online shopping, the Ottawa-based company's execs say.

  Consumer

  Dec 1, 2020
  
• Coronavirus: Popular Regina kids’ play place Dino Bouncers goes out of business

  After months of struggling financially during the coronavirus pandemic, the Holfelds made the difficult decision to close their family business.

  Canada

  Nov 2, 2020
  
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• EEDC announces more layoffs, pay cuts and senior leadership departures amid COVID-19 crisis

  The Edmonton Economic Development Corporation is temporarily laying off about 105 additional full-time staff as it struggles with its financial situation amid a public health crisis caused by the novel coronavirus.

  Economy

  Apr 14, 2020
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• Coronavirus: B.C.’s aid plan for businesses focuses on tax relief

  The B.C. government is pushing back tax payment dates and slashing commercial property tax to help businesses affected by COVID-19.

  Economy

  Mar 23, 2020
• Coronavirus: Uber says drivers diagnosed with COVID-19 will receive compensation

  The company has already started compensating drivers in some markets and is planning to implement the same benefits for drivers and delivery people worldwide, it said in a statement.

  Consumer

  Mar 7, 2020