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British Columbia The fire has impacted businesses in the Northwood Plaza, which is home to a liquor store, motel and Nelly’s Pub, a popular performing venue for local musicians. Flames largely contained by 7:30 a.m., but firefighting crews remain on scene Andrew Kurjata · CBC News · Posted: Apr 29, …
Read More »U.S. businesses claim Canada is a back door for products from China
As U.S. President Donald Trump sticks with his campaign of tariffs on imports from Canada, some American industries are accusing Canadian competitors of using cheap materials from China in ways that violate free trade rules and undercut U.S. companies. The accusations emerged during recent public hearings in Washington into the …
Read More »Salt Spring Island businesses relying on illegal worker housing, officials say
When Donna Vasallo lost her housing on Salt Spring Island, the mother of two figured she would have to leave the island – until Country Grocer, where she works, offered shelter for her family in a two-bedroom trailer. “It’s meant a lot, like thank goodness,” said Vassallo, who has now …
Read More »Demand for ‘elbows up’ merchandise dips ahead of Canada Day, businesses say
When Rachael Coe decided to launch an “elbows up” merchandise line at her store in Yarmouth, N.S., in March, she said it was an immediate bestseller. Within a week, Coe said her Timeless Memories shop had already made 400 sales. By the end of the first month, she had sold …
Read More »As U.S. tariffs roil markets, Canadian businesses build on European ties at world trade fair
In a sprawling exhibition centre in Hanover, Germany, thousands of businesses, including 250 from Canada, are taking part in one of the world’s largest trade fairs focused on industrial technology and innovation. Rows of booths and flashy displays are meant to spark conversation, but much of the discussion has been …
Read More »Wildfires rage through L.A., forcing thousands to flee as homes, businesses burn
California firefighters battled wind-fuelled wildfires that tore across the Los Angeles area, destroying homes, clogging roadways as tens of thousands fled and straining resources as officials prepared for the situation to worsen early Wednesday. The flames from a fire that broke out Tuesday evening near a nature preserve in the …
Read More »Smaller businesses to start receiving carbon rebates today
About 600,000 small businesses will start receiving their long-awaited federal carbon rebates today. The federal government has promised to return about $2.5 billion collected from small and medium-sized businesses through carbon pricing since 2019. The initial plan was to return the money annually through various programs to encourage energy-efficiency investments, but …
Read More »Edmonton small businesses pivot to get orders out during Canada Post strike – Edmonton
Whether you’re trying to send holiday cards or shipping packages, Canada Post is not an option as workers enter their second week on strike. More than 55,000 Canada Post workers went on strike last Friday, halting mail and parcel services across the country. Some post offices have also been shuttered amid the …
Read More »Local photography series recognizes classic N.S. businesses – Halifax
A local photographer is sharing her appreciation for Halifax’s most beloved businesses through a photo series called Time and Tide. Wedding photographer Haley MacPhee has branched out with a series aiming to honour establishments that have stood by Haligonians through thick and thin. It all started with a photo of …
Read More »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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