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04
Jun
2021
COVID-19: Doctors’ group concerned about Calgary Stampede, major corporate partner won’t take part
It’s normally billed as The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, but with the Calgary Stampede getting the conditional green light to go ahead amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, some are concerned the event could become one of the greatest superspreaders of the novel coronavirus that the province has ever…
18
May
2021
COVID-19: For second year, MSL and WLA cancel box lacrosse seasons, Mann Cup championship
The ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have prompted both Major Series Lacrosse in Ontario and the Western Lacrosse Association in British Columbia to cancel their respective seasons for the second-straight year. That also means the cancellation of the Mann Cup, the national senior men’s box lacrosse championship that…
14
May
2021
Business owner applies twice for Ontario COVID-19 grant with no response, $40K approved after Global News call
Alex Pilepic says he’s the only person in Canada bearing his surname, but he’s not the only small business operator in Ontario frustrated with the process of applying for COVID-19 small business grants. “This is a bloody emergency and the government is taking its sweet time in providing support…
11
May
2021
Ontario businesses bristle at potential COVID-19 stay-at-home order extension
The light at the end of the tunnel may not be as bright as businesses had been expecting as Ontario’s COVID-19 stay-at-home order, scheduled to expire on May 20, may be extended. The provincewide restrictions have forced businesses, like personal care services and most gymst, to stay closed. Other…
04
May
2021
Get the concert experience from the comfort of your home
Emily Rho and Rory McLeod are partners in life and business. Trained in the world of classical music, both performing in big concert halls for a lot people, they wanted to connect with their audience on a deeper level. In 2013, they formed Pocket Concerts, uniting musicians and audiences directly…
01
May
2021
Kingston zoning bylaw would see places worship sublet space to businesses – Kingston
As places of worship struggle to fill their seats due to COVID-19 restrictions, the City of Kingston is looking to help. Since places of worship and small business have been two of the hardest-hit sectors during the coronavirus pandemic, the city is proposing that they team up and recover…
20
Apr
2021
Kelowna Chamber of Commerce advocating for small businesses amid extended restrictions – Okanagan
On Monday, the B.C. government announced the extension of provincial health orders for another five weeks, including the ban on indoor dining. The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce believes local businesses will be paying the price. “Over the last year, businesses have worked hard to establish enhanced safety protocols to…
18
Apr
2021
1st Pedal Pub in Saskatchewan plans to get rolling in June
The idea to launch the first Pedal Pub in Saskatchewan has been brewing for a while, according to one of the owners. Matana Hannotte said her team got their initial taste of the franchise back on a trip to Nashville, Tenn., in 2018. Read more: E-scooters could hit Saskatoon…