AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCost-Saving for SMBs and shoppers: Too Good to Go’s “surprise bags” model is spreading as a practical way to cut grocery bills and reduce food waste, with partners offering discounts of 50%+ (often closer to one-third of retail). Local Tech & Governance: Orillia’s StartUp Orillia group built “Ori,” an AI mayoral candidate thought experiment meant to spark debate on how mayors communicate and how council processes could get more transparent. B.C. Labour Impact: British Columbia’s lowest-paid workers get a minimum wage bump to $18.25 on June 1, a change that’s expected to affect small employers and staffing costs. AI Infrastructure in Canada: DMG Blockchain Solutions signed a LOI for 50 MW of AI data-centre colocation at its Christina Lake, B.C. site, targeting phased delivery starting with a first phase by Dec. 31, 2026. Entrepreneurship & Youth: An Ottawa youth business fair is pushing entrepreneurship learning hands-on, while separate reporting flags rising youth joblessness in Canada and the pressure it puts on young workers. Housing & Permits: Nanaimo’s Cueva Homes says CSA certification is unlocking marketing and building-permit access for modular homes it imports from China. Trade & Small Business: Nova Scotia craft brewers react to the new cross-province direct-to-consumer alcohol sales deal—some see opportunity, others say marketing and brand awareness will matter more than the policy shift.
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