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Private cannabis businesses worried B.C. government stores operating at a loss

B.C. cannabis retailers are worried that the provincial government’s cannabis stores are operating at a loss. The private industry said it is already facing several challenges in turning a profit, and competing with the B.C. government for customers is just another hurdle that is possibly holding them back. “When you …

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Extreme cold in Okanagan impacting residents and businesses – Okanagan

While the extremely cold weather is keeping most Kelowna, B.C., residents inside, some are taking advantage of it. A trio of friends were out enjoying the empty outdoor ice rink at Stuart Park on Friday. “The cold doesn’t scare me away,” said Kamil Rogowski. ” I’m from Saskatoon originally, so …

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Some Saskatchewan small businesses at risk of closing as loan repayment deadline nears

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Hank Ukrainetz is the owner of Hank’s Tavern, a hotel and tavern in the City of Bradwell, Sask. Her business was one of the 29,088 small businesses that benefited from federal emergency loans during the covid 19 pandemic. The Canada Emergency Business Account …

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More Canadian businesses are missing debt payments, Equifax says – National

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 12, 2023 9:59 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size A new report says more Canadian businesses are missing debt payments. The report by Equifax Canada says overall delinquencies for businesses in the third quarter rose 3.4 per cent compared with …

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Winnipeg businesses, tourism getting back to pre-pandemic levels – Winnipeg

Every local business, no matter how popular, felt the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic — and Patent 5 Distillery was no exception. The Exchange District operation, which opened in April of 2019, specializes in gin, whiskey and snacks, and its tasting room soon became a popular spot for locals and …

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No lack of caffeine here: Winnipeg coffee businesses see growth through local support – Winnipeg

While the pandemic saw many businesses shutter, it also saw some open, grow, or evolve by shoring up customers in a time of economic challenges. Sheepdog Brew Co. is a tasty example of how the power of caffeine and brand development can open new doors. For first responder Shawn Black, …

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Ontario proposes to change consumer protections, double fines for businesses

Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO — Ontario plans to give people a new way to exit timeshare agreements, make it easier to get out of a gym membership, and prohibit businesses from making false claims about prize offers, under new legislation. Public and Business Service Delivery …

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‘This is not good’: Leslieville businesses affected by Metrolinx construction – Toronto

Business owners in Leslieville would like the province’s transit agency to better coordinate how it reduces traffic in the area, noting poor signage and congestion from infrastructure upgrades are scaring congestion-weary customers away. Metrolinx has been making upgrades to several bridges over consecutive months to strengthen them from the incoming …

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Sask. Indigenous businesses providing positive impact

Indigenous Manufacturing and Contracting Network (IMCN) has been working to connect Indigenous-owned businesses in the manufacturing and contracting sector to non-Indigenous industries. “I’ve always heard growing up and throughout my career ‘we have to hire Indigenous,’” said IMCN executive director, Nick Crighton. “There is an interest from industry and Government …

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Winnipeg’s Point Douglas community concerned about businesses, housing units destroyed by fires – Winnipeg

A major fire shut down Main Street for the second time in a month this past weekend and the Point Douglas area has now lost three businesses and numerous housing units, prompting the community to voice some concerns. Over the past month, fires have hit Main Street hard and the …

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