Category Archives: Retail
Manitoba premier hints at wine in neighbourhood stores, more places to buy alcohol
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government's plan to expand private liquor sales could lead to wine being sold in neighbourhood stores. Premier Brian Pallister gave that example as a possible outcome of a bill that is before the legislature and which the
Manitoba premier hints at wine in neighbourhood stores, more places to buy alcohol
WINNIPEG — Manitoba's move to increase private liquor sales could see wine sold in neighbourhood stores, Premier Brian Pallister said Wednesday. Pallister gave the example as one possible outcome of a bill before the legislature that would allow the go...
Nunavut community of Arviat to loosen COVID-19 restrictions Wednesday
IQALUIT — Nunavut health officials say some COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted in Arviat on Wednesday, more than 110 days after the community went into lock down. The territory's chief public health officer, Dr. Michael Patterson, says businesses, w...
B.C. eases requirements, extends deadline for small business recovery grants
VICTORIA — The B.C. government has eased the eligibility requirements for small and medium-sized businesses applying for funds under its $345-million pandemic recovery grant program. The province has also extended the deadline for businesses to apply f...
B.C. eases requirements, extends deadline for small business recovery grants
VICTORIA — The B.C. government has eased the eligibility requirements and extended the deadline for small and medium-sized businesses applying for funds under its $345-million pandemic recovery grant program. Businesses with up to 149 employees must no...
Manitoba announces easing of some COVID-19 restrictions as case count drops
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is loosening many restrictions on stores, gyms, restaurants and household gatherings as its COVID-19 case numbers continue to drop. Starting Friday, maximum capacity at stores and restaurants will increase to 50 per c...
PBO says Liberal pledge to get GST from goods in Amazon warehouses could net $600M
OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer estimates the Trudeau Liberals' pledge to collect federal sales tax on some goods sitting in Amazon warehouses could net Ottawa just over $600 million.The extra tax revenue is spread over five years, starting t...
‘Digital loonie’ should come from Bank of Canada, not private sector, deputy says
OTTAWA — A Bank of Canada official delivered a detailed defence of why the central bank should issue a "digital loonie" instead of ceding control to private cryptocurrencies that could become economic gatekeepers. The Bank of Canada has been developing...
Toronto businesses struggle to plan around uncertain provincial re-opening schedule
TORONTO — Small businesses facing the prospect of keeping their doors closed for at least two more weeks expressed doubt on Saturday as to whether to ramp up their operations amid uncertainty over the province's tentative COVID-19 reopening plan. Some ...
New program offers B.C. businesses grants to build or expand online stores
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is introducing a new grant program to support small and medium-sized businesses in expanding or pivoting to online sales. Ravi Kahlon, minister of jobs, economic recovery and innovation, said Wednesday the go...