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Uber drivers excluded from Critical Worker Benefit
Uber drivers still excluded from Critical Worker Benefit [ READ MORE ]
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Many small businesses struggle to return to pre-pandemic ‘normal’
Even after the lifting of restrictions in Alberta, local mid-sized and small businesses continue to endure the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. [ READ MORE ]
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‘It is useless’: Calgary business owner on the Alberta Jobs Now program
The Alberta government launched a $370-million program called Alberta Jobs Now in May to help thousands of Albertans get back to work. [ READ MORE ]
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Want an LRT station in your community? Good Luck!
Calgarians in extended southeastern and newer northwestern communities can’t expect an LRT station in their neighbourhood anytime soon [ READ MORE ]
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Canada invites 90,000 immigrants for PR
Canada welcomes 90,000 temporary foreign workers to be permanent residents in 2021 through six new immigration streams. This program is part of Canada’s 2021–2023 immigration plan to grant 401,000 permanent residence permits.
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Hockey skates are a hot commodity this pandemic winter
Demand for hockey skates is on the rise and businesses are trying to meet customer requests as the winter progresses. [ READ MORE ]
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Pandemic hobbies keep people busy during trying times
During a pandemic, it’s important to keep busy with new hobbies. [ READ MORE ]
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Harsh losses in Calgary’s service sector during Christmas shutdown
Due to the current COVID-19 shutdown, local business owners have faced several issues throughout December and January, especially with service-oriented businesses such as salons and fitness centres. [ READ MORE ]
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Safeway, Sobeys beef up security at liquor stores
Safeway and Sobeys have hired loss prevention officers (LPOs) to better combat shoplifters in their liquor stores. Safeway Liquor store at 74 Saddletown Circle N.E. is 100 metres from the Saddletown C-Train station, which [ READ MORE ]
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Alberta’s utility deferral program leaves retailers with the tab
Alberta’s utility payment deferral program, while helpful to its residents, has left small power retailers to pick up part of the cheque. [ READ MORE ]