Salted duck egg ice cream? A recipe for success for two young Calgarians
By Gil Tucker Reporter
The owners of a new microcreamery in Calgary say they wanted “to make ice cream that’s a reflection of our roots.” Continue reading
Small Business
Independent Winnipeg grocer again defies law to open stores on Labour Day
An independent grocery chain has again defied the law by unlocking its doors on Labour Day despite being penalized by the province for opening on holidays before. Continue reading
Small businesses would see surcharge roll back under re-elected Manitoba Tories
Party leader Brian Pallister says small businesses that owed money on their taxes would see a rollback on an interest surcharge if the Progressive Conservatives were to be re-elected on Sept. 10. Continue reading
Calgary city council votes in favour of $60M budget cut and $70M in tax rebates
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
Calgary city council voted unanimously to pass a 10 per cent commercial property tax cut on Monday. But no one is certain where the budget cuts will come from to help pay for it. Continue reading
Calgary mayor says latest tax relief plan that includes $60M in cuts goes ‘too hard’
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
A new plan aimed at reducing Calgary business taxes goes to council Monday morning but it will come at a big cost that Calgary’s mayor says goes “too fast for marginal improvements.” Continue reading
Calgary city council votes against small business grant program
By Aurelio Perri Radio reporter
Small businesses will not be getting any immediate assistance from Calgary city council after council voted down a grant program for small businesses. Continue reading
Impact of carbon tax on New Brunswick businesses remains murky
“We don’t know what the trickle-down effect is going to look like,” said Saint John Chamber of Commerce CEO David Duplisea. Continue reading
Many Saskatchewan small businesses plan to absorb carbon tax costs
Four out of five small businesses CFIB surveyed said they would be able to pass on less than a quarter of the new costs to consumers. Continue reading
14 Street construction causing some Calgary businesses to close their doors
By Jenna Freeman Digital Journalist
The end is in sight for the construction that has tied up 14th street for almost two years and for some business’ in Glenmore Landing Shopping mall, it can’t come soon enough Continue reading
Car crashes into back of downtown Kelowna business
Store owner said incident took place Wednesday afternoon. Continue reading