Small Businesses

• West Island landscaper says Beaconsfield permit fees hurting small contractors

  One landscaping company is refusing to work in one Montreal West Island community, saying the municipality is making it harder for landscapers to operate.

  Canada

  Apr 9
• COVID-19: Ottawa small business property tax cut proposed for 2022

  Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson unveiled a proposed package of supports for the city's small business community on Friday afternoon including a possible 10-per cent tax break.

  Economy

  Mar 26
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• The strain on family businesses during COVID-19

  Family businesses are facing tough decisions while trying to balance home and work during the pandemic.

  Economy

  Mar 11
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• Nova Scotia announces $7M in property tax relief for small business owners

  Businesses can choose between a $1,000 rebate or 50 per cent of the commercial property taxes paid in the last six months of the 2020-21 tax year.

  Canada

  Mar 2
• Lethbridge stakeholders discuss expectations for 2021-22 provincial budget

  On the eve of Alberta's 2021-22 budget, Lethbridge stakeholders are outlining the need to see continued financial support from the government.

  Economy

  Feb 24
• What does reopening mean for small businesses? Financial expert breaks it down

  Finance expert Rubina Ahmed-Haq breaks down Ontario’s plan to gradually reopen the economy and what this will mean for small businesses and employees.

  Lifestyle

  Feb 10
• Canadian small businesses seeking overhaul to government relief programs

  The Canadian Federation of Independent Business's list of recommendations for the government includes re-working and expanding existing programs and offering debt forgiveness.

  Canada

  Feb 9
• Halifax gaming shop uses humour and community support to overcome robbery

  Thousands of dollars in stolen Pokémon merchandise won't slow down The Deck Box, a local Halifax business on Brunswick Street.

  Crime

  Feb 4
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• Saskatchewan Small Business Emergency Payment program extended: province

  As the COVID-19 crisis continues, the Saskatchewan government has announced that it has extended its Saskatchewan Small Business Emergency Payment (SSBEP) program.

  Canada

  Jan 29
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• Some southern Alberta small businesses frustrated with extended COVID-19 restrictions

  Although the Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch grant is available for small businesses, and offers up to $20,000, it doesn't help everyone.

  Consumer

  Jan 8