AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSmall Business Expansion: Bread Hag has relocated to a larger Queen Street East space in Sault Ste. Marie, giving the sourdough bakery room to grow hours and offerings. Retail for Makers: Makers opened a second Saskatchewan store in Saskatoon, letting 85–90 artisans sell through a membership model where they keep 100% of sales. Local Economy & Jobs: Fraser Direct held a grand opening for a new 141,000 sq.-ft. distribution centre in Acton, expanding warehousing, fulfillment, freight and customs brokerage across Canada and the U.S. Policy That Hits the Bottom Line: B.C. paused its planned PST expansion to professional services, citing trade-war uncertainty and offering “breathing room” for businesses. Time-Saving for Operations: B.C. adopted permanent daylight-saving time and is now using “PCT” as the year-round time zone abbreviation, aimed at reducing scheduling disruption for small businesses. Trade Pressure Response: The federal government says it’s moving to unlock a $100 tourism economy, while Ottawa also announced $7.5B in new funding tied to U.S. tariff impacts. Business Community: Barrie Chamber named finalists for the 2026 Barrie Business Awards, with winners set for Oct. 23.
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