Small Businesses

• Alberta government should help businesses repay federal pandemic loans: NDP

  Opposition small business critic Gurinder Brar is calling on the UCP to step in on upcoming pandemic relief payments to the federal government, before the deadline of Dec. 31.

  Politics

  Aug 4
  
• Federal funding for downtown artisans aims to boost Winnipeg’s economy

  The money will be going toward supporting the opening of the collaborative community hub and rotating maker booths located on the second floor of The Forks Market downtown.

  Economy

  Jul 6
  
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• Money matters: The carbon tax and what it means for your wallet in N.S and N.B.

  As carbon pricing implementation draws near, conversations around the economic impact for individuals and businesses in Atlantic Canada are top of mind.

  Canada

  Jun 28
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• Canada’s tourism operators struggling to stay afloat as debt mounts: poll

  In a poll of tourism operators, some 45 per cent said they were likely or somewhat likely to shut down within three years unless the government steps in to adjust loan conditions.

  Canada

  Jun 20
• B.C. budget: Kelowna Chamber of Commerce says lack of relief for small business

  The Memphis Blues Barbeque House restaurant owner says COVID was a big blow to his Kelowna business. And since then, there's been a series of other hits.

  Canada

  Mar 2
• Manitoba adjusts the Small Business Minimum Wage program

  'Small businesses contribute to the provincial economy by providing employment opportunities and helping to grow local workforces,' said economic development minister Jeff Wharton.

  Economy

  Mar 1
• What is needed for Edmonton music venues to thrive? Closure of Station on Jasper spurs conversation

  People who are active in Edmonton's arts community say there needs to be more awareness about the challenges faced by locales where concerts take place.

  Entertainment

  Feb 10
• Indigenous-owned businesses booming, Statistics Canada reports

  'It's a real shift in business,' said Kitsaki Management CEO Ron Hyggen. 'I think people are really recognizing the importance of Indigenous and inclusive ownership overall.'

  Economy

  Jan 20
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• Flu season keeping people at home, emptying schools, workplaces

  "We don't want out staff coming in to work, but I will say that there is a new culture around calling in sick and it's a lot easier than it used to be," said Taso Barlas.

  Health

  Dec 13, 2022
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• Repairing Black Friday: Inside the push to ‘shop thoughtfully’ amid holiday deals

  With Black Friday deals flooding the inboxes and social feeds of many shoppers, some retailers are looking to ground the busy shopping day in sustainability.

  Consumer

  Nov 25, 2022