Support Local

• COVID-19: Staff recommend no early closure of Kelowna’s Bernard Avenue

  Staff decided that utilizing parking stalls and sidewalk areas "would be the most effective solution" to quickly and effectively support local businesses.

  Economy

  Apr 25
• Okanagan film team strive to support local entrepreneurs with documentary

  "We need to keep small makers afloat and really show off these are our creators in our community."

  Lifestyle

  Apr 18
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• COVID-19: Penticton waives patio permit fees, launches picnic campaign to support small business

  The measures aim to support the struggling food and beverage sector as B.C. is expected to announce an extension of restrictions banning indoor dining.

  Economy

  Apr 15
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• Residents of Vernon, B.C., encouraged to support local with creative contest

  "We have a list of tasks where you can act as a secret agent."

  Lifestyle

  Apr 6
• Saskatoon Irish pubs open their doors for a distanced St. Patrick’s Day

  "We're not looking for the big party crowd that we're normally looking for,” O'Shea's Irish Pub owner Daniel Beavis said Wednesday.

  Canada

  Mar 17
• 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
• 5 Canadian businesses on how they pivoted to online platforms

  Here are some tips from five Canadian businesses on transitioning to online platforms.

  Lifestyle

  Jan 23
• Pincher Creek thrilled with results of ‘massive’ shop local holiday campaign

  “We launched it in about three or four days and $512,000 was spent locally that we know of,” Pincher Creek Chamber of Commerce president Sam Schofield said.

  Consumer

  Jan 19
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• Southern Alberta businesses find success opening during pandemic

  Starting a business in a pandemic is a daunting prospect, but for some in southern Alberta, the conditions fostered a perfect storm.

  Economy

  Jan 12
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• Lethbridge council to debate motion requesting province caps food-delivery app fees

  Councillor Rob Miyashiro will bring forward a submission at the Jan. 12 meeting of council that he hopes will help local restaurants.

  Consumer

  Jan 11