B.C. small businesses in crisis as Broadway subway drags on
Vancouver's Broadway corridor businesses face ruin after years of subway construction disruption. Owners sell homes, take second jobs as pleas for provincial government help go unanswered.
Vancouver's Broadway corridor businesses face ruin after years of subway construction disruption. Owners sell homes, take second jobs as pleas for provincial government help go unanswered.
The CFIB is calling on SaskPower to abandon planned electricity rate increases, warning that small businesses in Saskatchewan are already at a financial breaking point. Learn about the pushback and what it means for the province's economy.
Three Brampton men face charges in a sophisticated, cross-country bank fraud operation allegedly netting $500,000. Peel Regional Police detail the investigation.
A 72-year-old Saskatoon man faces multiple fraud and theft charges after allegedly defrauding local businesses of over $250,000 through payroll remittance schemes. Learn the details of the police investigation.
A Maple Ridge restaurateur faced a barrage of one-star reviews and boycott calls after catering an event for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, highlighting the real-world impact of online vitriol.
Canada's Competition Bureau launches a study into the financing landscape for small and medium-sized businesses. The probe aims to identify competitive barriers and improve access to capital.
A four-month full road closure on East Broadway for subway work could devastate Vancouver businesses already hit by years of construction. The BIA is pleading for provincial help.
A Calgary-based RCMP officer and his spouse face fraud charges related to Piikani Resource Development Ltd. Get the latest details on the investigation and court proceedings.
Edmonton Police are searching for a man accused of defrauding multiple local businesses of more than $50,000. Get the latest details on the investigation.
An Embrun hairstylist faces a $17,000 repayment demand for pandemic relief funds. Dawn Barton shares her story amid ongoing CRA reviews of COVID-19 support programs.
The Town of Innisfil unveils an Entrepreneurial Journey Map, a new digital tool designed to guide local founders and simplify starting a business. Discover how it works.
The owner of Chess Piece Pâtisserie in downtown Fredericton is selling her business, unable to keep pace with rising expenses. Learn the story behind the closure.
New Ontario Blue Box regulations create recycling gaps for London small businesses. Learn how the changes impact commercial waste and what companies are doing to adapt.
Edmonton's High Street district reports a slight sales decline as the Wellington Bridge closure disrupts traffic. Local businesses reflect on the challenges and look ahead.
The Purrfect Cup Cat Café in downtown Saskatoon is moving locations due to ongoing vandalism, public drug use, and safety concerns. Owner Sydney Sylvester details the costly impact.
Rocky View County explores mandatory business licensing, drawing criticism from Langdon entrepreneurs who claim they weren't consulted. Read about the debate and potential impacts.
Daniela Alonso, owner of Taquitos Cocina De Mexico in Bedford, fights to keep her doors open as inflation and expenses threaten her business. Read her story of resilience.
Saud Abbasi, owner of Pizza Bae in Montgomery, helped families escape a devastating water main flood on Dec. 30, 2025. Now, his new business faces closure due to water restrictions and lost revenue. Discover his story and the impact on local shops.
Downtown Sudbury merchants unite to help a new bakery targeted by vandals. The owner expresses deep gratitude for the community's overwhelming solidarity.
The former M&M Café in Benito, Manitoba, has been sold for just one dollar. Discover the story behind this unique sale and what it means for the community's future.
A surge of federal officers targets Minnesota following new fraud allegations against Somali-run day care centres. Explore the investigation, past cases, and political fallout.
A Vancouver charity was defrauded of $500 in gift cards. Learn how the scam works and get expert tips to protect yourself and your donations this holiday season.
Manitoba saw brazen insurance fraud attempts in 2025, including a Winnipeg arson gone wrong and a vehicle reported stolen while en route to Dubai. Authorities detail the schemes.
A 53-year-old Cudworth bookkeeper faces fraud charges after a lengthy police probe alleges she misappropriated $340,000 from a Saskatoon business for personal purchases, including a truck.
Jellah Villaflor turned a lockdown hobby into a thriving Winnipeg custom cake business, Hanabaekss. Discover her inspiring journey from her parents' kitchen to sweet entrepreneurial success.
Brendan Hillson, owner of McBride's Bakery in Medicine Hat, publicly challenges the Alberta premier's office over a boycott tied to a product recall. Read the full story of this defiant small business stand.
A Barrie, Ont. woman faces fraud charges after allegedly defrauding a local minor hockey association of $78,000. Julianna Dinino appeared in court as the case proceeds.
Discover 24 unique, review-approved gifts from small businesses and Amazon that are confirmed to arrive by December 25. Perfect for the bookworm, traveler, or coffee lover on your list.
Windsor police release surveillance image of a man wanted for a $3,000 fraudulent credit card purchase. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the financial crimes unit.
New census data reveals small businesses are the backbone of Edmonton's economy, accounting for nearly all local economic activity. Discover the impact and what it means for the city's future.