Business

CFIB’s #SmallBusinessEveryDay campaign returns

Data from a new Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) survey indicates 66 cents of every dollar spent at a small business stays local versus only 11 cents spent at a multinational retailer. […]

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Opinion: Morinville Prepares for DQ Miracle Treat Day

Morinville is getting ready for the annual Miracle Treat Day, taking place on Thursday, August 10. For the 21st year, DQ fans in the community can participate in this event, contributing to children’s healthcare treatment. […]

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Industry Associations Urge Canadian Government to Extend CEBA Repayment Deadline

Industry associations representing hundreds of thousands of businesses across Canada have sent a joint letter to the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, urging the government to extend the current Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) repayment deadline. […]

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Deadline Pressure: 20% of Alberta Businesses Risk Closure as CEBA Repayment Deadline Approaches, CFIB Reports

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is warning that over 34,000 small businesses in Alberta, constituting 20% of all small businesses in the province, are at risk of closure unless the federal government extends the deadline for repaying the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loan.  […]

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Smile Cookie sales will benefit Jessie’s House

Morinville Tim Hortons and three St. Albert Tim Hortons locations have chosen Jessie’s House as the charity for Smile Cookie this year. From May 1-7, customers can purchase a Smile Cookie for $1.50 at select locations, and all proceeds will benefit Jessie’s House. […]