Burnaby man pleads guilty to string of burglaries at Metro Vancouver businesses
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Gordon Vincent Gladstone entered guilty pleas on Aug. 30 to nine of 12 charges, which were approved back on March 12. Continue reading
Small Businesses
Vancouver proposes changes in tax policy to help small businesses
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
Staff are recommending a split assessment, meaning a new subclass to separate a property’s existing and potential use. Continue reading
Owners devastated after restaurant, store ransacked in Sask. provincial park
By Kyle Benning Digital Broadcast Journalist
A store and café in Greenwater Provincial Park were vandalized over the Canada Day long weekend. Continue reading
Small business advocates furious as B.C.’s employer health tax payments begin
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business said more than 75,000 businesses across the province will be required to pay their first installments Saturday. 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
Concerns growing from small businesses over the Employer Health Tax
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Some small businesses in B.C. say they have to either cut staff or raise prices under the new tax, or risk closing down entirely. Continue reading
Canada’s 2019 tax season: 4 things you need to know
New credits, new tax rates — here’s what you’ll find in your 2018 return. Continue reading
Small Business Saturday: Black Friday’s younger sibling raking in over $10B a year
Small Business Saturday was launched by American Express in 2010 as a means of encouraging customers to support small businesses in the aftermath of the recession. Continue reading
Calgary small businesses remain divided over Olympic bid
By Christa Dao Digital Journalist
With less than a week to go until Calgarians head to the polls to cast their ballot in the plebiscite, there remains a lot of division among business owners. Continue reading
Small businesses in Lethbridge continue to strengthen local economy
They’re critical contributors to the economy and Lethbridge has no shortage of small businesses that are continuing to help diversify and strengthen the local market. Continue reading