Local Economy

• ‘Once it’s gone, it’s gone’: Community hopes to repurpose Smoky Lake school slated for demolition

  The Smoky Lake community is asking the province to pause demoltion of a school in order to reassess a proposal to repurpose the building into an art gallery and business space.

  Canada

  Jul 18, 2023
  
• Edmonton’s Manchester Square sees uptick after rocky start

  After a rocky start opening in 2020, Manchester Square is nearly 70 per cent fully occupied with business tenants with more on the way.

  Economy

  Feb 4, 2023
  
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• London-St. Thomas jobless rate fell to 5.3% in March, a pandemic low

  The latest data from the national agency continues a downward trend for London and St. Thomas' unemployment rate this year, which sat at 6.3 per cent in January.

  Economy

  Apr 8, 2022
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• Majority of southern Alberta businesses optimistic entering 2022: survey

  The top strengths of the Lethbridge area -- as identified in the survey -- include quality of life, transportation infrastructure and a collaborative environment.

  Economy

  Jan 26, 2022
• Queen’s students call on university to end exclusivity partnership with Coke Canada

  "We're really home to like a lot of great local vendors who produce on a small scale and sustainably," says AMS Environmental Sustainability Commissioner Jessica Wile.

  Canada

  Oct 6, 2021
• COVID-19: London, Ont., businesses brace for potential stay-at-home order extension

  Small businesses in London are once again forced to grapple with uncertainty as Ontarians await confirmation on whether or not the provincewide stay-at-home order will be extended.

  Economy

  May 11, 2021
• Saint-Lazare to support local restaurants by creating a park for takeout

  Within a few weeks landscaping should be finished and picnic benches will be added for residents to sit at.

  Economy

  Apr 25, 2021
• Saskatchewan venues lit red to shine light on industry stalled by COVID-19 pandemic

  While some live events are taking place within COVID-19 restrictions, SaskMusic says highly-skilled workers and private venues are being hit hardest by the prolonged closure.

  Canada

  Sep 23, 2020
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• New app hopes to re-direct Okanagan online shoppers to local stores

  To help local businesses capitalize on the success of local shopping and survive the pandemic, a Kelowna man has created a new app and website called SuperShopper.Club.

  News

  Sep 3, 2020
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• Montreal calling on employers in downtown office towers to bring workers back

  Montreal mayor and advisory committee created to kick-start economy urge employers to bring workers back to the downtown core.

  Canada

  Sep 1, 2020