Five Canadian business stories to watch this week
A preview of some of the national business stories expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
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Civil servants to resume talks with federal government in the midst of COVID-19
A major sticking point for both groups of employees during negotiations in September revolved around wages.
Ottawa Bluesfest, NAC to host drive-in concert series at Zibi
RBC Bluesfest was among the many local summer music festivals that were scrapped due to the pandemic.
Hexo sells Niagara Falls cannabis facility for $10M
Gatineau firm determined there was an excess of cultivation capacity in the market.
Five Canadian business stories to watch this week
A preview of some of the national business stories expected to make headlines in the days ahead.
Starbucks plans to close up to 200 Canadian locations over two years
Some of the Canadian stores up for closure will be “repositioned,” the company said, which suggests they could either move to a new area or
Ontario government halts commercial evictions for tenants hit hard by COVID-19 fallout
Move applies to small businesses that qualify for the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program, where revenues have dropped at least 70% due to the
Ottawa restaurant The Grand says it was fined for letting customers eat takeout on patio
Co-owner John Borsten says he doesn’t see what they did wrong given that the restaurant didn’t serve customers on the patio, and that others were
Five Canadian business stories to watch this week
A preview of some of the national stories that will be making headlines in the days ahead.
WestJet breaks ranks with carriers to offer refunds to some customers
Pivot follows months of backlash as consumer advocates and thousands of passengers continue to demand their money back for services paid for but never rendered.
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