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Carney’s new agenda faces old Canadian problems
Asian Pacific Post
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Commentary By John Ibbitson In his June speech announcing a major buildup of Canada’s military, Prime Minister Mark Carney repeated his belief that this country faces a “hinge moment” of the sort the allied countries confronted after the Second...
FedEx, UPS step up as Canada Post loses market share in strikes
Detroit Star - Michigan
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OTTAWA, Canada: With Canada Post struggling to maintain operations amid labour unrest, rivals like FedEx and UPS are stepping in to fill the gap. UPS, FedEx, and other private parcel carriers are busy cornering a bigger share of the nearly US$17...
Small businesses in Pelham can tap into provincial grants
Pelham Today
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The Town is encouraging small businesses owners in Pelham to apply for provincial funds of up to $10,000 through the Province’s Rural Ontario Development Program. Businesses that qualify can receive 35 per cent of costs to a maximum of $10,000 for...
What’s next? Northern Angel Summit entrepreneurs reflect after contest elimination
Energeticcity.ca
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July 8, 2025
Northern Angel Summit runner-ups Timothy Seabrook, Sheldon Norby and Jordan Soggie. (Left: Shannon Stange, center: supplied, right: Max Bowder, Energeticcity.ca) FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Eliminated Northern Angel Summit competitors have reflected on...
Black-owned Arabelle's Bakery of Chilliwack wins $10K grant from DoorDash Canada
Chilliwack Progress
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July 8, 2025
Grants will buy new equipment to help bakery grow in Chilliwack, and support growth at Aboki Grill, a Vancouver resto, Arabelle's Bakery of Chilliwack is one of 30 Black-owned businesses across Canada to receive a $10,000 grant from DoorDash...
Canadian swimwear entrepreneur hurled in ICE custody after 'being beaten by her boyfriend'
Daily Mail
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July 8, 2025
A glamorous Canadian swimwear entrepreneur has been hurled into ICE custody and detained for months after 'being beaten by her boyfriend'. Paula Callejas, a Montreal-based businesswoman, has been in the custody of Immigration and Customs...
Luca Faloni to Add Stores in New York, Toronto
WWD - New York
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July 8, 2025
Count Luca Faloni is the latest Italian menswear brand to set its sights on North America. Faloni, a Turin-born, Wharton Business School and London School of Economics entrepreneur, had no formal background in fashion, but had grown up surrounded...
FINLAYSON: Carney government should recognize that private sector drives Canada’s economy
Toronto Sun
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July 8, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links Columnists Prime Minister Mark Carney (left) and U.S. President Donald Trump arrive for a photo during the Group of Seven (G7) Summit at the Kananaskis Country Golf Course in Kananaskis, Alta., on June 16, 2025. Photo by...
Fearless Business Founder Robin Waite Named Finalist in the 2025 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards
The Kingston Whig-Standard
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July 8, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links Newsfile Robin Waite has been shortlisted in the Maker & Creator Entrepreneur of the Year category Article content Stroud, United Kingdom–(Newsfile Corp. – July 8, 2025) – Fearless Business founder Robin Waite, a leading UK...
StoneRidge acquires four Ontario brokerages
Canadian Underwriter
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July 8, 2025
iStock.com/Maxiphoto SIB Corp. (StoneRidge Insurance Brokers) has announced the acquisition of four Ontario brokerages operating out of Richmond Hill and Orillia. SIB has acquired Marathon Insurance Group (SSY Marathon Insurance Brokers Inc.),...
Ottawa businesses are feeling the pinch of Trump's tariffs
Ottawa News Network - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
HOLLAND — From the hospitality industry to toys, the Trump Administration and its associated tariffs are affecting local business owners in a big way. Ecobuns Baby & Co., a beloved Holland baby boutique and toy store, is closing its physical...
At Canada Day celebration: High Commissioner lauds strong bilateral tie...
The Guardian Post
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She was speaking in Yaounde during the annual ceremony organised every July 1 to celebrate Canada Day. The event, celebrated on the theme: “We are Canada in Cameroon”, brought together government ministers, Members of Parliament, diplomats, and...
Howard Levitt: New Ontario rules will complicate the hiring process during an unemployment crisis
Airdrie Echo
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Breadcrumb Trail Links New pay transparency laws will burden employers and disadvantage unemployed job seekers A man looks over a job board in the Employment Resource Centre in the Bayside Mall in Sarnia, Ont. Photo by Mike Hensen/The London Free...
Faux? Sure! This Toronto company makes plant-based proteins that look, cook and taste (almost) like the real thing
The Toronto Star
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July 8, 2025
Toronto is a pretty good place to be a vegan. There’s excellent plant-based restaurants (Gia, Planta, Avelo), bakeries (Bad Attitude) and delis (Aunty Em’s). Honey’s, arguably the most delicious dairy-free ice cream ever scooped, is made here, and...
TikTok Canada pulls out as sponsor for arts institutions including TIFF, Junos ahead of shutdown
The Globe and Mail
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July 8, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:Closing TikTok's Canadian offices would result in hundreds of lost jobs and less support for local creators, a TikTok official says.Chris Young/The Canadian Press TikTok says it’s pulling out as a sponsor of several...
Adyen Launches Capital For Canadian Platform Customers
Financial IT
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July 8, 2025
Today, Adyen, the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses, launched Capital in Canada, which enables platform businesses to offer fast and flexible loans to the small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) they serve....
BIV and Beem Credit Union launch new partnership to support B.C. small businesses
Business In Vancouver
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July 7, 2025
New partnership launches expanded coverage, a dedicated magazine and online hub focused on issues that matter to small business leaders Business in Vancouver and Beem Credit Union are excited to announce an inaugural impact-driven partnership to...
Baker McKenzie drives forward Swedish company’s first Canadian acquisition
ICLG
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Axel Johnson International’s takeover of a privately held Canadian company marks its first foothold... Axel Johnson International’s takeover of a privately held Canadian company marks its first foothold in the country. International law firm Baker...
Can Canada get to orbit? Companies NordSpace and ProtoSpace hope to launch country's 1st space mission (exclusive)
Space.com
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July 8, 2025
At a coastal site on the southeastern tip of Newfoundland, a brand-new rocket is nearly ready for flight. It was built entirely in Canada, fueled by kerosene and ambition, and spearheaded by a startup with its eyes on orbit. NordSpace is on track...
Posthaste: Canadians might want to brace for bigger budget deficit than expected
Airdrie Echo
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Breadcrumb Trail Links News BMO estimates red ink could climb toward $80 billion, but we're in better shape than America BMO estimates the federal deficit could jump toward $80 billion or about 2.5 per cent of GDP. Photo by ANDRE FORGET/Postmedia...