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• Saskatchewan demand for beef up despite high prices

  Local producers in Saskatchewan are hoping to curb high prices by encouraging those looking to buy beef to think local. Stats Canada reporting a seven per cent increase in October.

  Canada

  Nov 29
  
• Nova Scotians ‘divided’ over new local shopping incentive program

  At a farmers’ market in Chester, N.S. last week, the community weighed in on the new program, and what they thought could be improved.

  Consumer

  Jul 28
  
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• Calgary businesses hope push to boycott Loblaw will divert shoppers their way

  Small, local retailers hope a movement to boycott Loblaw stores will mean more business for them in the short-term and in the long run.

  Consumer

  May 1
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• Lethbridge businesses battle for Black Friday weekend sale dollars

  Whether it's a big box store or online Black Friday weekend has been a concern for local businesses, unable to keep up with chain and corporations.

  Canada

  Nov 23, 2023
• Supporting local this spring with Market Collective

  Everett Tetz with Market Collective joins Global News Calgary with a look at work from a few of the 140 artists and Alberta business owners set to take over the BMO Centre from April 14-16.

  Apr 9, 2023
• Hazeldean hosts special International Women’s Day Market

  The Hazeldean Community Artisan Market hosts a special International Women's Day market to celebrate local female entrepreneurs.

  Canada

  Mar 11, 2023
• Edmonton shoppers overwhelmingly visited malls, box stores over local at Christmas: Study

  Edmontonians returned to in-person shopping in a big way for last minute shopping in 2022 — but local businesses didn't benefit in a major way.

  Consumer

  Jan 3, 2023
• Shopping local versus big box on Black Friday in Winnipeg

  Black 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?

  Consumer

  Nov 23, 2022
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• Construction has some Edmonton businesses contemplating closure; council considers compensation

  After struggling through two years of pandemic-related restrictions, construction might be the final straw for two Edmonton businesses.

  Consumer

  Mar 24, 2022
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• Saskatchewan small businesses struggle to get back to normal sales despite lifted COVID-19 restrictions

  According to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), only 34 per cent of small businesses in the province have returned to normal sales. 

  Canada

  Mar 11, 2022