Covid-19 Businesses

• N.S. restaurant says CEBA loan repayment extension doesn’t go far enough for small businesses

  Advocates say businesses hard hit by COVID-19 lockdowns are still struggling to recover.

  Canada

  Oct 23, 2023
  
• U.S. retailers could feel financial squeeze with extended holiday return policies

  Retailers began Christmas promotions as early as September, to spread out the impact caused by shipping labour shortages over more months than the traditional peak shopping days.

  Consumer

  Dec 29, 2021
  
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• Ontario NDP to introduce bill seeking creation of ‘safety zones’ to combat COVID-19 harassment

  "Folks who were doing the right thing, who are trying to keep people safe, folks who are vaccinated ... They're being harassed for it and that has to stop," Andrea Horwath said.

  Health

  Aug 31, 2021
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• COVID-19: Ontario businesses receive proof-of-vaccination guidance from chamber of commerce

  The Ontario Chamber of Commerce says the move aims to help prevent a piecemeal approach across the province in the absence of government guidance on the issue.

  Health

  Aug 24, 2021
• Ontario businesses bristle at potential COVID-19 stay-at-home order extension

  "I am really worried we're at the breaking point," Dan Kelly, the president and CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, told Global News.

  Health

  May 11, 2021
• Coronavirus: Ontario municipalities looking to expand restaurant patios onto public spaces

  Cities like Toronto, Hamilton and Markham are looking for ways to allow restaurants to expand their outdoor sitting capacity without getting bogged down in red tape.

  Canada

  May 13, 2020
• Coronavirus: Curbside pickup doesn’t change much for many Toronto business owners

  Some have already been offering curbside pickup since the pandemic began. For others, circumstances don't allow it.

  May 11, 2020
• Calgary small businesses welcome federal funding amid COVID-19 outbreak

  Several small businesses in Calgary have closed their doors amid the coronavirus outbreak. But new funding is looking to help them get through these difficult times.

  Economy

  Mar 19, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Canada’s top CEOs say limiting COVID-19 should be ‘singular objective’

  The group called on businesses to develop clear guidelines to protect the health of employees.

  Economy

  Mar 16, 2020