Small Business

• Changes to B.C. anti-vandalism grants ‘good news,’ small businesses say

  Some B.C. small businesses are hailing changes to a government program that gives anti-vandalism grants after it was initially panned for having an 'onerous' application process.

  Economy

  Mar 11
  
• Regina produce vendors see growing demand for local foods

  Looking for homegrown produce in Saskatchewan? Local vendors in Regina are developing businesses to meet demand — even through the depths of a Prairie winter.

  Canada

  Mar 10
  
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• B.C. loosens application rules for small business crime and vandalism grant

  The move comes after Global News reported some business owners found the application process for the Securing Small Business Rebate Program "onerous," or were unable to qualify.

  Crime

  Mar 5
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• ‘Might not recover’: The struggle businesses are having to pay back pandemic loans

  As the deadline for pandemic loan repayments arrive, some small businesses owners in Atlantic Canada said they've struggled to access enough funds to pay back the full amount.

  Economy

  Jan 18
• The CEBA deadline is here: What that means for small business loans

  The deadline for small businesses to repay their CEBA debt and get up to $20,000 of their loans forgiven has arrived. Here's what to know.

  Money

  Jan 18
• Community Futures Peterborough launches funding to help startups, small businesses

  The new Community Advancement Program will provide non-repayable funding of up to $5,000 for projects which boost business attraction, investment, retention and employment.

  Economy

  Jan 16
• B.C. watchmaker faces $40K bill, deemed ineligible for pandemic loan

  The Vancouver business owner entered one wrong number when applying for $40,000 through the Canada Emergency Business Account in 2020.

  Economy

  Dec 15, 2023
• Saskatoon businesses gearing up for property tax implications

  The Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce is outlining how the City of Saskatoon's recently passed budget is already affecting some businesses.

  Canada

  Dec 14, 2023
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• Ontario bakery owners cite guilt over selling sugary desserts as reason to close

  Rebecca Hamilton, co-owner of Chick Boss Cakes, said their lifestyle has changed so much over the last few years to prioritize health and wellness.

  Canada

  Dec 4, 2023
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• Lethbridge businesses relieved as infrastructure work finishes

  Intended to draw people to downtown Lethbridge as well as replace infrastructure, most of the construction is finished but is the pain worth the gain for small businesses?

  Traffic

  Nov 30, 2023