Fast Five – September 15, 2017
Surety bonds may soon be required for some public projects in Ontario, Empire Co. has plans to mitigate impacts from proposed wage hikes, and the loonie could be valued at [...]
Tools of the trade—4 new tech toys for contractors
As a contractor, you’re passionate about the tools you use. After all, for each installation or repair, contractors depend on that technology to meet the needs on the jobsite. You [...]
Fast Five – September 8, 2017
Amazon’s Prime Now delivery service could be coming to Canada soon, Canada’s unemployment rate dipped to 6.2 % in August, and the loonie closed above 82 cents U.S. These are [...]
Fast Five – September 1, 2017
Food prices have been cut in Whole Foods stores across Canada and the United States, NAFTA changes in relation to duty-free and tax-free thresholds can impact Canadian small businesses, and [...]
Fast Five – August 25, 2017
GTA home prices continue to rise despite a dramatic drop in sales volumes, Amazon finalizes its Whole Foods buyout offer at $13.7 billion US, and WorkSafeBC’s latest campaign focuses on [...]
Fast Five – August 18, 2017
Auto dealers are adapting to ongoing technology changes and consumer demands, a team of urban planners suggests a small group of commercial property owners dominate AirBnB listings, and Canadian manufacturing [...]
Fast Five – August 11, 2017
Forestry remains a strong sector with growing concerns in the Canadian economy, hot and dry conditions continue to cause new wildfires in British Columbia, and Canadian homebuilders are experiencing their [...]
Digging into digital dining: how restaurants can make the most of mobile technology
Is great service, delicious food, and a comfortable experience your restaurant’s recipe for success? It’s time to revisit your list of ingredients. These days, a winning strategy goes beyond the [...]
Fast Five – August 4, 2017
Walmart Canada drops its grocery pickup fee as competition in online grocery shopping continues to rise, a study reveals that some sausages contain off-label ingredients, and Canadian auto sales figures [...]
The impact of climate change on Canadian agriculture
You may have noticed shorter and milder Canadian winters in recent years. While this is great news for commuters, it’s a growing concern for Canada’s agriculture industry. Particularly, the Canadian [...]
