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TD Insurance celebrates Small Business Month through an immersive pop-up exhibit showcasing unique insurable items
October is Small Business Month, and TD Insurance is celebrating with its ‘Not-So-Small Business Insurables’ pop-up exhibit at STACKT Market, showcasing a unique collection of objects that highlight the diversity of small businesses across Canada....
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British Columbia Gains Extra 1,254 PNP Nominations For 2025
On This Page You Will Find Overview of the new BC PNP allocation increase How the additional nominations will be used Impact on waitlisted International Post-Graduate applicants Provincial reaction and calls for further increases Frequently asked...
Owner: Colin R. Singer
Incumbent Diana Perez faces young challenger for Vancouver City Council seat
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The Columbian - Washington State
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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...
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Government of Canada to announce significant funding to support Black entrepreneurs
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Health Canada
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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...
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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...
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From jingle dresses to beadwork, the price of tariffs hits home for Indigenous designers, small businesses
Amelia Schafer ICT Every piece of regalia Sharona Crane creates is infused with her Anishinaabe culture. Her designs for jingle dresses, ribbon skirts, jackets, appliques and other items reflect a modern take on historical woodland motifs and...
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The New Face of Theft: How Stealing Has Gone Digital from Accra to Toronto
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Modern Ghana
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From Street Corners to Cybercrime Hubs From cloned websites in Ghana to stolen mail in Canada, thieves are no longer hiding in the shadows they’re coding, clicking, and connecting across borders. Crime today wears a digital mask, using...
Owner: Kwame Owusu
Newest Recognition Reinforces BioTalent Canada’s Role as a National Leader in Workplace Excellence
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Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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OTTAWA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 17, 2025-- BioTalent Canada, the national non-profit dedicated to strengthening Canada’s bio-economy workforce, has been named a 2025 Employer of Choice by Canadian HR Reporter (CHRR). This marks the first...
Halloween spending lifts Vancouver Island economy, not tourism
From haunted houses to ghost walks, Vancouver Island’s spooky season fuels local business and community spirit — even as tourism leaders shift focus to conferences and sports travel Every October, the streets of Victoria take on new life – or...
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New faces, close races: Here are some municipal elections to watch in northern, central Alberta
Municipal elections are upon us in Alberta and voters will be casting their ballot in dozens of races across the province. Voters will head to the polls on Monday to make their voices heard on how their communities are governed. Outside the two...
Owner: Canadian Government
Canada’s Agri-Food paradox: Good ingredients, weak recipe
READ: Why depopulation is the food industry’s silent crisis On paper, fewer than 3% of Canadians cannot afford a nutritious diet. In reality, nearly one in five faces food insecurity. Inflation, weak supply chains, and uneven local infrastructure...
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This new weekly market with local goods takes place at a Toronto brewery
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Toronto.com
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There’s a new market coming to Toronto and it’s kicking off this weekend. Starting Oct. 19, The Sunday Assembly market will run in partnership with Steam Whistle Brewing and Toronto Night Market. Taking place at Steam Whistle’s Locomotive Hall,...
Owner: Jordan Bitove
Canada’s postsecondary system must pivot to meet economic challenges ahead, RBC report says
Open this photo in gallery:A new report from Royal Bank of Canada calls for a ‘postsecondary pivot.’Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail The Canadian postsecondary system should consider major changes to meet the economic challenges facing the country,...
Owner: Thomson Family
Small businesses share cost burdens to get ahead
Open this photo in gallery:Sharing a lease has eased the burden of paying “astronomical” commercial rent in Victoria, B.C. for the owners of Benjo’s Tacos (Johl Green, left) and Empire Doughnuts (Melanie Laverick, right).James MacDonald When a...
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What's on the minds of P.E.I. business owners heading into Small Business Week?
October 15 News Duration 6:35 Next week is Small Business Week across the country, but this year’s celebration comes against a backdrop of growing uncertainty — especially surrounding Canada’s relationship with its largest trading partner, the...
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Chamber of commerce says Alberta teachers strike is straining businesses
The head of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce says a provincewide teachers strike is putting a strain on businesses. Doug Griffiths says the chamber doesn't take a side in the labour dispute, but it hopes the strike is resolved as quickly as...
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Canadian minister sees wider co-operation with Qatar in tech, digital transformation, AI
Minister of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Innovation of Canada Evan Solomon revealed future prospects for enhancing co-operation between Canada and the State of Qatar in the fields of innovation, artificial intelligence, and digital...
Owner: Qatari Government
Federal government launches $100 million fund to help rural small businesses access financing
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CJLS - Massachusetts
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Small businesses in rural Nova Scotia and across Canada will soon have more access to the funding they need to grow, thanks to a new $100-million partnership announced in Bridgewater. The initiative, unveiled by Small Business Minister Rechie...
Chamber of commerce says Alberta teachers strike straining businesses
Poll By Canadian Press on October 17, 2025. EDMONTON — The head of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce says a provincewide teachers strike is putting a strain on businesses. Doug Griffiths says the chamber doesn’t take a side in the labour dispute,...
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Small businesses avoid using insurance: TD survey
The majority of small business owners in the Prairies have insurance coverage, but nearly half avoid using it when faced with an emergency, according to a new poll by TD Insurance. The survey found that 88 per cent of small business owners in the...
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