Small Business

• Small businesses struggle to bounce back from pandemic impacts

  A recent survey from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) found that 60 per cent of small businesses haven't been able to return to normal sales levels.

  Economy

  May 10
  
• Dartmouth café owner finds success through unconventional hiring pitch

  A social media hiring pitch has drawn success for a Dartmouth cafe owner.

  Canada

  Apr 27
  
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• Rachel Notley visits Lethbridge, speaks about post-pandemic economic recovery

  NDP Leader Rachel Notley was in Lethbridge on Thursday speaking to members of the local business community about diversifying Alberta's economy.

  Economy

  Mar 24
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• Off the market? Crowsnest Pass looking to tighten up tourist home bylaw

  Crowsnest Pass municipal council has directed administration to redraft a bylaw regulating tourist homes in the area.

  Economy

  Mar 23
• Calgary business owner calls for more support to deal with rising utility bills

  A Calgary business owner says rising utility bills are hampering his efforts to recover after two years of pain caused by the pandemic.

  Consumer

  Mar 12
• 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
• Summerland, B.C. maple tree tapping underway

  "We’re doing extremely well. I think we’re going to be at about 2,000 litres of sap this year," said Roch Fortin, Maple Roch owner.

  Lifestyle

  Mar 8
• Calgary woman creates hot seller with heatless hair-curling product

  Many women continue to struggle with continued unemployment that started during the pandemic while others have pivoted and started their own businesses.

  Consumer

  Mar 8
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• ‘We can’t keep on slamming the brakes:’ N.S. gym owner on reopening plans

  Hannah Kovacs says unfair and contradictory provincial restrictions continue to hamstring her small, independent business, which is excluded from most government support programs.

  Canada

  Feb 25
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• Popular Granville Island newsstand given 60 days to close up shop

  Granville Island's Smoke Shop has been in business for 30 years, but the island's management says its lease won't be renewed because it doesn't fit with the area's long-term plan.

  Canada

  Feb 18