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Canada returns $623M in rebates to small businesses

The Canadian government is distributing $623 million in rebate payments to small businesses across the country. Learn how this financial relief supports local entrepreneurs and stimulates economic growth.

New Costco Business Centre opens in New Westminster

Costco Wholesale has launched its eighth Canadian Business Centre in New Westminster, BC. The 146,000 sq ft facility creates 290 jobs and offers 3,000+ business-focused products. Discover the new business hub.

How Calgary Readers' Choice Awards Voting Works

Discover how the Calgary Herald's Readers' Choice Awards operate, ensuring a fair voting process for local favourites since 1993. Learn how to participate and support Calgary businesses.

Calgary Readers' Choice Awards 2025/26 Winners

Discover the complete list of winners in the 2025/26 Calgary Readers' Choice Awards across automotive, child services, education, and more. Find out which local businesses Calgarians voted as their favourites.

Kitchener cleans up spill at Schneider Creek

The City of Kitchener is actively cleaning up a spill at Schneider Creek. Authorities are on-site managing the environmental response to protect local waterways.

Canada Scales Back Greenwashing Rules

Federal government reduces greenwashing regulations scope, though specific changes remain unclear. Business community awaits details on revised environmental marketing rules.

Toronto Restaurants Hit Jackpot During World Series

The Toronto Blue Jays' World Series run delivered a massive economic boost to local businesses near Rogers Centre, with restaurants and bars reporting record-breaking sales during home games.

Atlantic Restaurants Feel Snubbed by Federal Budget

Atlantic Canadian restaurant owners and small business operators express deep disappointment as federal budget overlooks sector-specific support, calling it a 'devastating blow' to pandemic-recovering businesses.

Wasaga Beach Businesses Accuse Town of Targeting Them

Wasaga Beach entrepreneurs claim municipal officials are systematically targeting local businesses with excessive enforcement and unreasonable demands, creating a hostile environment for commerce in the popular Ontario destination.

Business Reacts to Canada's 2024 Federal Budget

Industry experts and business associations weigh in on Canada's latest federal budget, highlighting concerns about capital gains changes and spending while acknowledging some positive measures for housing and innovation.

Canadian Executives Divided Over Budget 2025 Impact

New survey reveals Canadian business leaders are deeply divided over the federal government's Budget 2025, with opinions split on competitiveness, investment climate, and economic direction.

Bombardier Global 8000: World's Fastest Jet Certified

Canada's aviation giant Bombardier achieves historic milestone as the Global 8000, the world's fastest purpose-built business jet, receives official type certification from Transport Canada, setting new standards in luxury aviation performance.

Canada's Budget 2024: Wins for Windsor-Essex

Discover how Canada's new federal budget delivers targeted support for Windsor-Essex through local business incentives, trade defense measures, and strategic investments in key sectors.

Ironworkers Protest Amherstburg Fire Hall Labour

Windsor's ironworkers union stages fiery protest against Amherstburg's new fire hall project, claiming local union jobs are being sidelined for cheaper non-union labour from outside the community.

Financial Post Opens Western Canada Bureau in Calgary

The Financial Post announces strategic expansion with new Western Canada bureau in Calgary, strengthening coverage of energy, economy and business innovation from Canada's booming western provinces.

U.S. Steel Plans $1.1B Investment Through 2028

U.S. Steel announces transformative $1.1 billion capital investment strategy across all business segments, focusing on modernization and operational excellence through 2028.

Bolton's infamous parking lot fence finally removed

After nearly a decade of community frustration, the controversial fence that split two Bolton plazas has been removed, restoring pedestrian access and ending what locals called a 'parking lot nightmare.'

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