With the Bank of Canada offering little hope to those aching for interest rate relief, experts say some Canadians might be able to get a break on their mortgage by paying closer attention to the bond market. While the central bank sets the benchmark interest rate broadly for Canadians and …
Read More »Getting fitness back on track after pandemic restrictions leads to new challenges for Winnipeggers – Winnipeg
When Brett and Jessica Ash started work on opening their supplement business, Herc’s Nutrition, in the fall of 2019, they had no idea they were about to be faced with a global pandemic. The Transcona-area shop, which sells protein powders, vitamins and more, was all set to open its doors …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Google, Ottawa reach deal framework over Online News Act: source – National
Google and the Canadian government have struck a framework for a deal over the Online News Act, a senior government source and multiple reports suggest. The official spoke to Global News on background as they weren’t authorized to discuss the matter publicly. Other media outlets reported an agreement reached by …
Read More »Where we live: Founders say Winnipeg motorcycle shop weathered pandemic with local support – Winnipeg
Starting a business can be challenging even at the best of times, but one Winnipeg couple managed to launch Moto 49, their motorcycle repair shop and “community garage,” just before the start of the pandemic. Thanks to some quick thinking and leaning into a supportive community, Moto 49 co-founders Robyn …
Read More »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, …
Read More »S&P, TSX composite up slightly Friday morning, U.S. markets mixed
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted November 24, 2023 12:25 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Gains in the financial and energy sectors helped lift Canada’s main stock index in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets were mixed after they had yesterday off for the thanksgiving holiday. …
Read More »Ottawa expects Canada to avoid recession, but interest rates could play spoiler – National
The Canadian economy is now expected to avoid a recession, according to the Liberal government’s fall economic statement, but the path for interest rates and inflation could put that forecast at risk. Ottawa’s fall fiscal update released Tuesday included revisions to the government’s economic forecasts, sourced from surveys of private …
Read More »Canadian cities warn fiscal update ‘does not reflect’ scale of housing need
The plan from Ottawa on housing in its fall economic statement “does not reflect” the scale of need to address the housing crisis, Canadian cities say. Scott Pearce, president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), said the federal government’s fiscal update takes “some steps to improve housing affordability,” but lacks …
Read More »Indigenous rights collide with $35B Western Canada pipeline expansion
Trans Mountain, the company that’s building the federal government-owned pipeline expansion from Alberta through B.C., says its project, which is billions of dollars over budget, is now 95 per cent complete. The company hopes oil will start flowing within weeks. Except there’s a problem. Some residents of an Indigenous community …
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