6 d. ago How undervaluation of Vancouver sites could cost millions in property taxes

The legal transfer of properties by use of company ownership is a well established way to avoid property transfer taxes

Economics

6 d. ago NEUPATH HEALTH ANNOUNCES VOTING RESULTS FROM THE ANNUAL GENERAL AND SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

TORONTO — NeuPath Health Inc. (TSXV:NPTH), (“NeuPath” or the “Company”), owner and operator of a network of clinics delivering category-leading chronic pain treatment, today announced the voting results from its Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) held on June 11, 2025 and the grant of stock options (“Options”) and restricted share units […]

Science

7 d. ago An Omaha food plant owner says he followed the rules for hiring immigrants. It was raided anyway.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The owner of an Omaha food packaging company says his business has been unfairly hamstrung by federal immigration officials, who raided the plant and arrested more than half its workforce. The raid took place despite the company meticulously following the government’s own system for verifying the workers were in the country […]

Other

1 week ago Canadian liquor sales flourish in Edmonton as U.S. products return to shelves

Distributors can resume U.S. liquor product sales, but Edmonton retailers say consumer preference may have already moved on. “Is the bourbon selling? Yes. Is it selling as good as it was? No. Is Canadian selling better? Yes,” said Lionel Usunier, owner of Keg n Cork Liquor Company (3845 99 St.). Upon returning for his second […]

Other

2 w. ago Several Edmonton small business defrauded, woman faces fraud and theft charges

Kelsey Elliott, of Edmonton has been charged with three counts of breach of probation, two counts of fraud under $5,000, fraud over $5,000 and theft

Economics

2 w. ago Redesigning the Bay’s old stores come with challenges and opportunities

TORONTO — When Hudson’s Bay began liquidating all of its stores and hunting for a potential new owner, Ruby Liu was determined not to let Canada’s oldest company disappear. The B.C. mall owner made an offer for the company in hopes of restoring it to its former glory, but when Canadian Tire was chosen (court […]

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3 w. ago Owner of Toronto company arrested for allegedly violating sanctions on Russia

The case is Canada's first prosecution under sanctions against Russia over the invasion of Ukraine.

Economics

3 w. ago Mass eviction of over 70 business could devastate Ontario town

Dozens of small businesses in Whitby are facing eviction due to a legal dispute between a commercial property owner and a management company, leaving local leaders scrambling to minimize the damage ahead of a May 27 deadline.Tenants at the Durham Corporate Centre, located at 105 Consumers Drive, were shocked on May 21 when they were given just seven days to vacate the premises. Many of the business owners learned at that time that their leases were not with the property owner, but with a separate management company now locked in a legal battle."A dispute between a management company and the landlord of a commercial building is having a ripple effect that feels like a tidal wave," said Regional Councillor Chris Leahy. "Over 70 Whitby businesses are caught in the middle of a legal dispute between a landlord and the property manager. Whitby could lose 70 businesses in one stroke of the pen if they all move to other municipalities."Early last week, the landlord ...

Economics

3 w. ago Mass eviction of over 70 businesses could devastate Ontario town

Dozens of small businesses in Whitby are facing eviction due to a legal dispute between a commercial property owner and a management company, leaving local leaders scrambling to minimize the damage ahead of a May 27 deadline.Tenants at the Durham Corporate Centre, located at 105 Consumers Drive, were shocked on May 21 when they were given just seven days to vacate the premises. Many of the business owners learned at that time that their leases were not with the property owner, but with a separate management company now locked in a legal battle."A dispute between a management company and the landlord of a commercial building is having a ripple effect that feels like a tidal wave," said Regional Councillor Chris Leahy. "Over 70 Whitby businesses are caught in the middle of a legal dispute between a landlord and the property manager. Whitby could lose 70 businesses in one stroke of the pen if they all move to other municipalities."Early last week, the landlord ...

Economics

3 w. ago Abaxx Singapore Achieves ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification for Information Security Management

TORONTO, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Abaxx Technologies Inc. (CBOE:ABXX)(OTCQX:ABXXF) (“Abaxx” or the “Company”), a financial software and market infrastructure company, majority shareholder of Abaxx Singapore Pte. Ltd. (“Abaxx Singapore”), the owner of Abaxx Commodity Exchange and Clearinghouse (individually, “Abaxx Exchange” and “Abaxx Clearing”), and producer of the SmarterMarkets™ Podcast, today announced that Abaxx […]

Events

3 w. ago What to do if the company you work for files for creditor protection or goes bankrupt

TORONTO — Among the Canadians that lose their jobs every year are many that face a twist: it isn’t just their employment vanishing but also the company they work for. Whether the wind down is because the owners are simply giving up the business or like 355-year-old department store chain Hudson’s Bay, has not been […]

Economics

4 w. ago Predatory towing leads to fraud charges against 11 Edmonton company owners

The Edmonton Police Service on Wednesday said it had charged 11 owners of 10 local tow truck companies in relation to fraudulent billing practices to insurance companies.

Economics