The luxury canal houseboat purveyor responded to the pandemic in a way that not only preserved but also expanded its market while much of the travel and tourism industry floundered.
On a seasonally adjusted basis, the association says sales in July fell 5.3 per cent compared with June. The actual number of sales last month was 37,975, down 29 per cent compared with July last year.
One of the best-performing sectors during the pandemic, the technology sector is now facing a challenging time as a reversal in fortunes has companies tightening their belts.
Ottawa-based cleantech firm will be overseeing the removal of contaminated soils, concrete and water at a site in Montreal’s east end on behalf of client Linde Canada.
Telus Corp. is trying to add a 1.5 per cent processing fee for customers who use a credit card after a class action settlement cleared the way for merchants to add the surcharge starting this fall.
Now known as Happy Branding, firm formerly called Capital Printers made headlines two years ago when it partnered with Wu-Tang Clan’s 36 Chambers brand on $300K fundraising drive.
Agreement is expected to help firms grow their brands by allowing Seven Seals to break into the North American market while creating a path into Europe for Ottawa whisky-maker.
Ottawa-based firm says it’s seeing “big spike in activity” from tech tenants that are downsizing their real estate footprints but still need meeting and collaboration space.