The CFIB is calling on SaskPower to abandon planned electricity rate increases, warning that small businesses in Saskatchewan are already at a financial breaking point. Learn about the pushback and what it means for the province's economy.
A Maple Ridge restaurateur faced a barrage of one-star reviews and boycott calls after catering an event for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, highlighting the real-world impact of online vitriol.
Canada's Competition Bureau launches a study into the financing landscape for small and medium-sized businesses. The probe aims to identify competitive barriers and improve access to capital.
The Cape Breton Business Innovation Centre officially launched on January 12, 2026, marking a significant investment in local entrepreneurship and economic development for Nova Scotia. Learn more about this new hub for business growth.
A four-month full road closure on East Broadway for subway work could devastate Vancouver businesses already hit by years of construction. The BIA is pleading for provincial help.
With car costs hitting $16,000 yearly, columnist Mark Wessel makes the case for public transit as a money-saving, stress-reducing alternative, especially with new federal and provincial investments on the horizon.
An Embrun hairstylist faces a $17,000 repayment demand for pandemic relief funds. Dawn Barton shares her story amid ongoing CRA reviews of COVID-19 support programs.
The Town of Innisfil unveils an Entrepreneurial Journey Map, a new digital tool designed to guide local founders and simplify starting a business. Discover how it works.
The owner of Chess Piece Pâtisserie in downtown Fredericton is selling her business, unable to keep pace with rising expenses. Learn the story behind the closure.
The race for AI is driving a surprising nuclear power resurgence in the U.S., with old plants restarting and billions in new investment. But can the ambitious goals be met? Read the full analysis.
New Ontario Blue Box regulations create recycling gaps for London small businesses. Learn how the changes impact commercial waste and what companies are doing to adapt.
Edmonton's High Street district reports a slight sales decline as the Wellington Bridge closure disrupts traffic. Local businesses reflect on the challenges and look ahead.
The Purrfect Cup Cat Café in downtown Saskatoon is moving locations due to ongoing vandalism, public drug use, and safety concerns. Owner Sydney Sylvester details the costly impact.
Rocky View County explores mandatory business licensing, drawing criticism from Langdon entrepreneurs who claim they weren't consulted. Read about the debate and potential impacts.
Daniela Alonso, owner of Taquitos Cocina De Mexico in Bedford, fights to keep her doors open as inflation and expenses threaten her business. Read her story of resilience.
Saskatchewan residents will see higher costs for car insurance and electricity in 2026 and 2027. Learn the proposed increases, why they're needed, and how the approval process works.
Saud Abbasi, owner of Pizza Bae in Montgomery, helped families escape a devastating water main flood on Dec. 30, 2025. Now, his new business faces closure due to water restrictions and lost revenue. Discover his story and the impact on local shops.
Downtown Sudbury merchants unite to help a new bakery targeted by vandals. The owner expresses deep gratitude for the community's overwhelming solidarity.
The former M&M Café in Benito, Manitoba, has been sold for just one dollar. Discover the story behind this unique sale and what it means for the community's future.
The Quebec government has adopted a decree authorizing a 3% increase in Hydro-Québec's residential electricity rates, effective 2025. Learn what this means for household budgets.
Manitoba Hydro confirms a 4 per cent electricity rate hike for 2026. Get the details on the increase, the reasons behind it, and what it means for Winnipeg consumers.
Pimicikamak Cree Nation (Cross Lake) could see electricity restored by New Year's Eve following an outage. Get the latest on the situation impacting this northern Manitoba community.
Facing high costs, Saskatoon's young adults are turning to low-risk, essential service businesses like cleaning. Discover how Caleb Smith built True Blue Cleaning Solutions and why this trend is growing.
Residents in parts of Nepean, like Manordale, McKellar Park, and Crestview, report frequent power failures, forcing them to create backup plans. Discover the community response and Hydro Ottawa's role.
Thousands of residents across Waterloo Region are without electricity as Enova Power investigates widespread outages. Get the latest details on the situation and ongoing response.
A new report details how companies are navigating complex markets to recover a fraction of tariff expenses. Learn the strategies and economic impacts for Canadian businesses.
The explosive growth of AI data centres is straining Canada's power grid, forcing utilities to reactivate polluting 'peaker' plants to meet surging electricity demand. Discover the environmental impact.
Crews have successfully restored electricity to thousands of customers across the Atlantic region following powerful weekend winds. Read about the restoration efforts and impacts.
High winds have left thousands in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick without electricity. Crews are working to restore power. Stay updated on the situation.
Electricity has been largely restored in San Francisco following a massive power outage. The incident, now under investigation, left thousands without power.