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AI & Digital Growth Gap: BDC says Canada’s SMEs could unlock nearly $350B in GDP growth if more firms hit top-tier digital and AI maturity—only 30% use generative AI today, despite 96% investing in digital tech in 2025. Local Business Confidence: Montreal tech investor Yanik Guillemette argues Canada’s technical recession is worsened by “administrative inertia,” with delays and red tape stalling even micro-decisions. SME Risk & Insurance: CFC added digital startup technology insurance to its Connect platform, letting UK brokers quote and bind coverage for early-stage tech firms in minutes. Community & Talent: Niagara’s 40 Under Forty gala spotlighted emerging entrepreneurs and business leaders. Rural Development: Manitoba developer Sandy Shindleman urged rural communities to compete by boosting housing, confidence, and collaboration. Workplace Organizing: USW welcomed workers at Indigenous-owned Wiidookodaadiwin Services in Kamloops. Entrepreneurship Spotlight: Little Sister Coffee Maker opened a new Winnipeg location in the Exchange District.

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EY Canada announces Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026 regional finalists

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Owned By	Anthony Melchiorre through Chatham Asset Management. & Postmedia Network Canada Corp.
Year Founded	1926
Website	www.thewhig.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
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Publication Location	Canada, Kingston
Owner Country	United States

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From Indian Immigrant to Silicon Valley Legend: Kanwal Rekhi Launches ‘The Ground Breaker’ in Ottawa

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Ottawa Times

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Year Founded	1996
Website	otttimes.ca
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	Canada, Montreal

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Wellington-Altus surpasses $50B AUA, recognized as Canada's top-rated investment dealer for seventh year

The Kingston Whig-Standard |

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Kingston Whig Standard

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Owned By	Anthony Melchiorre through Chatham Asset Management. & Postmedia Network Canada Corp.
Year Founded	1926
Website	www.thewhig.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
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Publication Location	Canada, Kingston
Owner Country	United States

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Building sovereignty, security, and economic strength through Canadian research and innovation

Innovation News Network |

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Owned By	Gordon Peter Warrender through Pan European Networks, Ltd
Year Founded	2020
Website	www.innovationnewsnetwork.com
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Publication Location	United Kingdom, Congleton
Owner Country	United States

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Top 7 Cloud Accounting Software Options for Small Businesses

Small Business Trends |

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Small Business Trends

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Owned By	Leland McFarland through Small Business Trends LLC
Year Founded	2003
Website	smallbiztrends.com
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Florida, Naples
Owner Country	United States

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Qatar’s fashion talent makes North American runway debut at Fashion Art Toronto

The Peninsula |

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The Peninsula

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Owned By	H.E. Sheikh Thani Bin Abdullah Al-Thani (chairman) through Dar Al Sharq
Year Founded	1996
Website	www.thepeninsulaqatar.com
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	Qatar, Doha
Owner Country	Qatar

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9 hours ago

A 57% decline: The Hunter Prize for Public Policy takes on the curious case of Canada’s missing entrepreneurs

The Hub |

Owner: HUB Canada Media info about owner

The Hub

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Owned By	HUB Canada Media (Rudyard Griffiths Publisher)
Year Founded	2021
Website	thehub.ca
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	Canada, Toronto
Owner Country	Canada

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Designers from Qatar debut in North America at Toronto Fashion Art Week

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Owned By	Qatari Government through Gulf Publishing & Printing Company (W.L.L)
Year Founded	1978
Website	https://www.gulf-times.com/
Domain Registration Year	1996
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Publication Location	Qatar, Doha
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