Ontario Energy Board Announces Changes to Electricity Prices

The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) announced today that electricity prices under the Regulated Price Plan (RPP) for households, small business and farms will change as of November 1, 2025. Winter Time-of-Use (TOU) hours and the change in threshold for...

Entrepreneur who once weighed 200 kgs says he lost 40 kgs in 3 months with 1000 calorie diet, zero sugar and no carbs

Imagine being able to buy yourself a Porsche 911 Turbo, but not being able to fit in the driver's seat. That became one of the two turning points in the life of Indian-origin entrepreneur Jas Mathur, who weighed over 200 kgs and had a 68-inch...

Top Investment Trends for Indians Living in the USA and Canada in 2025

New Delhi, October 2025: Indians living abroad, especially in the USA and Canada, are showing increasing interest in smart investment opportunities this year. With markets evolving rapidly, here are the top investment trends for NRIs to watch in...

Electricity rate changes for Ontario residential, small business, and farm customers on November 1

October 17, 2025 – The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) announced that electricity prices under the Regulated Price Plan (RPP) for households, small businesses, and farms will change on November 1. Winter time-of-use (ToU) hours and the change in...

UFC Vancouver Octagon/Ring Girls: Vanessa Hanson and Chrissy Blair’s Net Worth, Salary, Age, and Relationship Status

When the lights come on at Rogers Arena for UFC Vancouver, all eyes won’t just be on Reinier de Ridder and Brendan Allen. The cameras will also pan to two familiar faces, Vanessa Hanson and Chrissy Blair, the Octagon girls who’ve become as much a...

Utility Trailers Are a Smart Investment for Small Business Owners, Here’s What You Should Know

Small businesses rely on tools and equipment that make daily operations more efficient and productive. Choosing the right equipment can save time, reduce costs, and improve results. Utility trailers have become a vital resource for business owners...

Editorial – Firefighters, small business need support

Richard Froese Businesses and fire protection are vital in any community. October is the month of the year when firefighters and personnel are thanked for their service. Fire services also promote safety in the community. Meanwhile, small...

Five things to know about British Columbia’s ongoing public service strike

VANCOUVER – The British Columbia government and the union representing its striking public service workers announced Friday they would go into non-binding arbitration to try to find a solution to the seven-week strike. Here are five things to know...

Low spirits as BCGEU strike drains small business confidence

Small business confidence in British Columbia remained weak in October as the province’s record-setting strike continued to squeeze local businesses, according to the latest Business Barometer from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business...

GOPIO Says H-1B Visa Fee Hike Will Cripple Small Business In America

India-West Staff Reporter HARTFORD, CT – Congressman Jim Himes (D-CT) fully supported the concerns of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) regarding the Trump Administration’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee increase, warning that the...

Vietnam's legendary Lunch Lady is stirring up Toronto's dining scene

Breadcrumb Trail Links Food Travel Travel Canada Ho Chi Minh City's famous soup stall has come to Ossington Author of the article: DINE and Destinations Magazine Adam Waxman Published Oct 17, 2025 • 4 minute read The Lunch Lady, herself, Nguyen...

TDL 007 | Cyber Warriors & Digital Shadows: Insights from Canada’s Cybersecurity Leader

In this episode of The Defender’s Log, host David Redekop interviews Sami Khoury, the Senior Official for Cybersecurity for the Government of Canada. With a career spanning 33 years at the Communication Security Establishment (CSE), Khoury shares...

ONTRAC Arnprior; Connecting Small Business, and the community's workforce

The ONTRAC Employment Resource Services office in Arnprior was established in 1999. It has been providing free professional employment assistance services to job seekers, employers, and community partners in the Arnprior area ever since. Ashley...

The Canadians behind the 7-foot Labubu bread sculpture in Benicia

Hannalee and Catherine Pervan of One House Bakery in Benicia, Calif., created a giant Labubu nicknamed LeVanVan. Photo: Pervan family BENICIA, Calif. - There's a 7-foot bread sculpture of a popular Labubu grinning in front of a Benicia bakery, and...

What’s at stake in Alberta’s under-the-radar municipal elections

Did you know there’s an election in Alberta? With headlines dominated by the teachers’ strike, tariffs, pipelines, and Canada’s place in the world, it’s easy to forget that voters across Alberta’s cities, towns, villages, and municipal districts...

Virtual, in-person events planned for Small Business Week in Barrie

Upcoming sessions include Starting Your Business Basics and AI search optimization NEWS RELEASE CITY OF BARRIE ************************ Small Business Week is happening from Oct. 19 to 25, 2025, and is a national celebration of local companies and...

Incumbent Diana Perez faces young challenger for Vancouver City Council seat

Vancouver City Council incumbent Diana Perez faces a challenge from Robert Elkin on the Nov. 4 ballot. Perez, 55, who recently retired from a 35-year career with the U.S. Forest Service, hopes her public service and community advocacy history will...

Government of Canada to announce significant funding to support Black entrepreneurs

Media advisory The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, on behalf of the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will make an important announcement in support...

This quirky, inspiring Toronto pop-up celebrates small business & creativity

Toronto's STACKT Market is a busy hub for small businesses, and it's where you'll find a new exhibit from TD Insurance celebrating the unique small businesses across Canada. From October 4 to 19, it'll be home to a playful pop-up that shines a...

GIRLS SOCCER: Evergreen Shocks Ottawa Hills 3-2 In Division V Sectional Final

LEADING SCORER … Evergreen sophomore Emma Hein (above) scored the Vikings first two goals in their upset of Ottawa Hills. PHOTOS BY JACOB KESSLER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER GAME WINNER … Addy Gleckler (above) scored the game winner with less than ten...