AI, digital integration in small businesses could boost GDP by $12.8B: report

By Anosha Khan ( September 30, 2025, 1:54 PM EDT) -- A new report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses (CFIB) has found that while 92 per cent of small businesses in Canada are using digital tools for their business, only 10 per...

Canadian ambassador to Egypt leads 4-day mission to Alexandria

The Canadian ambassador to Egypt is leading a four-day mission to Alexandria, reviving a tradition of “symbolically moving the embassy” to the coastal city for a few days and hosting the first “Iskandarani Canada Day,” the embassy announced....

Town launches 'innovative partnership' with YSpace to boost local entrepreneurship

This pilot program is open to all Bradford West Gwillimbury residents with existing businesses or entrepreneurial aspirations, from tech startups to main street retailers to home-based service providers NEWS RELEASE TOWN OF BRADFORD WEST...

The AI-ification of small business.

Phew! Just when more and more small- and mid-sized Calgary businesses understand and embrace the business efficiency need for AI – along comes agentic AI. Shop talk for the record: generative AI is a broad concept encompassing technologies that...

Josh Adler on Why Silent Retreats Unlock Clarity for Entrepreneurs

As seen in LA Weekly’s article this week – “A New Momentum: Quiet Breakthroughs with Founder Josh Adler”, founder and author Josh Adler says distraction-free quiet retreats are launchpads for clarity and innovation. Chasing the next big win,...

Victoria’s Magnolia Hotel named Canada’s No. 1 hotel in prestigious awards

The Magnolia Hotel & Spa in downtown Victoria, B.C. has been named the No. 1 Best Hotel in Canada in the 2025 Conde Nast Traveller (UK) Readers’ Choice Awards, a prestigious annual spotlight on hotels, cruises, resorts, islands, and more. “On...

How Uber And Fintechs Are Changing Small Business Lending

The way small businesses get funding is changing forever. Learn why platforms like Uber are becoming the new go-to lenders, leaving traditional banks behind. Getty Images When Uber recently announced a partnership with fintech firm Pipe to offer...

Meet the Maryland veterans forging new paths from service to small business success

By Andrea Stevens AFRO Staff Writer astevens@afro.com Across Maryland, Black-owned businesses founded by military veterans are building stronger communities through entrepreneurship, service and family legacy. From gourmet kitchens to...

Canada Post reduces contract offer to striking workers, warns of job cuts

One week after 50,000 mail carriers went on strike, troubled Canada Post on Friday presented a new contract offer that rolls back some previously promised benefits and raises the likelihood of job cuts, further inflaming union workers. Canada Post...

BWG Fuels Entrepreneurial Success with York University YSpace Partnership

Six-month pilot program brings $250,000 worth of programming and exclusive startup perks to BWG businesses through Bradford Catalyst Centre The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury is launching an innovative partnership with York University's YSpace...

'I thought the world was against me:' How this leading Toronto restaurateur navigates the ups and downs of business

In business as in life, timing is everything. Yannick Bigourdan, one of Toronto’s most influential restaurateurs, seems to have a knack for bad timing — despite his obvious success. His first restaurant, Splendido, opened on Sept. 11, 2001. His...

Bringing Urban Farming to Vancouver

The City of Vancouver (and related municipalities) should fast-track their trimming of bylaws that prevent urban farming. It's an innovative industry whose time has come. It seems the City of Vancouver is going to take a scythe to the tangle of...

Canadian pension fund OTPPB plans to sell stake in Portuguese Logoplaste for $2 billion

AK&M 06 October 2025 12:11 Ontario Teachers Canadian Pension Fund’ Pension Plan Board (OTPPB) is considering selling its stake in Portuguese packaging manufacturer Logoplaste for more than 1.7 billion euros ($2 billion). This is reported by...

Power Up North takes business owners on entrepreneurship journey

With a focus on the entrepreneurial journey, the Power Up North 2025+ convention brought together business owners and experts in St. Paul last week to explore strategies for success and growth in rural communities. ST. PAUL – The Power Up North...

Calgary civic election: Calgary Chamber crime concerns | Candidates vow to repeal blanket rezoning | Vote Bus returns

“When safety declines, businesses face real consequences: reduced foot traffic, disrupted operations, lost revenue and hesitancy to invest,” said Deborah Yedlin, president and CEO of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. “If Calgary doesn’t act...

Cameroon's Best Hope Lies in Its New Wave of Entrepreneurs, Veteran CEO Says

(Business in Cameroon) - Former Brasseries du Cameroun CEO André Siaka has witnessed the evolution of the private sector during a pivotal time in its history. Now, he focuses on mentoring young entrepreneurs and supporting emerging private...

Canada’s PGWP decline set to intensify “chronic” labour gaps

Canadian post-graduation work permit (PGWP) approvals are set to fall by at least 30% 2025, disproportionately hitting sectors with existing labour shortages, new ApplyBoard analysis of IRCC data has shown. “Canada remains an attractive...

Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer: Team making good progress towards LeBreton Flats arena

Will there be taxpayer money involved? Andlauer was speaking at the groundbreaking for the expansion of the Laiterie de l’Outaouais on Monday, which included investments from the city of Gatineau, along with the provincial and federal governments....

Risk WATCH with Alberta Quarcoopome: Mission possible: How banks celebrated the customer service week (1)

Customer Service Week! Customer service week! All businesses are in a frenzy making a lot of noise about it. Some people are asking what this is all about. One customer asked: what happens to the remaining 51 weeks of the year? Today’s article...

BPS suspends mail to US, Canada

The Barbados Postal Service (BPS) has once again suspended mail services to the United States and its dependencies, this time extending disruptions to Canada, as international postal operations continue to face challenges from shifting Customs and...