Ottawa-Gatineau’s unemployment rate drops as local economy gains jobs in March
Ottawa-Gatineau’s jobless rate dropped again in March as the local economy bucked the national trend and gained more than 4,000 jobs. The National Capital Region’s
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More than three-quarters of startups say tariffs will impact their business: survey
More than three-quarters of Canadian startups believe tariffs will impact their business, a new report found. The survey of more than 175 ventures linked to
Vacant Bay stores could spark interest — if landlords are willing to get creative
Apartments, health centres and even pickleball courts may be coming to your local mall after Hudson’s Bay departs. Retail and real estate experts say the closure of
Canada’s economy ‘sprinting into a wall’ to start 2025 as tariff hit looms
The Canadian economy was off to a solid start in January but early signs suggest growth stalled in February amid harsh winter weather and the looming threat
Carney confirms Liberals won’t proceed with planned capital gains tax change
Days before he’s expected to call a federal election, Prime Minister Mark Carney is confirming he won’t move ahead with a key Liberal tax policy.
Hudson’s Bay to liquidate all but six stores starting Monday
After a week spent seeking a lifeline, Hudson’s Bay says it has found a way to keep six stores open.
Canadian startups focus on homegrown funding with U.S. relations strained
Tatiana Estevez was celebrating her fog water collection company Permalution  securing money in a fundraising round and garnering support for a drinking water project, when
CFIB says small business confidence fell to all-time low as trade war ramped up
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says small business confidence dropped to an all-time low in March as the trade war with the U.S. ramped
Hudson’s Bay shoppers scramble for striped products as company seeks liquidation
When the pre-lunch rush hit Wednesday at the flagship Hudson’s Bay store in Toronto, Brian Bursten was considering himself one of the lucky ones. As
The possible liquidation of Hudson’s Bay is also bringing into question the future of its huge retail footprint, including in Ottawa, and highlighting the exposure
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