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Systemair buys Canadian HVAC maker Temspec
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Systemair has acquired Temspec Incorporated, a Canadian maker of decentralised HVAC equipment with a strong North American position in schools and multi-storey buildings.
Best SEO Companies in Toronto Ranked for Small Businesses in 2026
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A 2026 ranking compares nine Toronto SEO agencies on review ratings, pricing transparency and documented results, with Elevate Web placed first for small businesses that want web design and local SEO in one place.
FABTECH Canada draws record crowds in Toronto
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FABTECH Canada drew more than 8,500 manufacturing professionals to Toronto last month, making the 2026 event its biggest yet. Organizers and exhibitors said the turnout points to strong momentum in Canadian manufacturing, with demand centered on…
Elevate Web tops 2026 Toronto web design ranking for small business
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A new 2026 ranking of Toronto web design agencies puts Elevate Web at No. 1 for small businesses, citing review scores, published pricing, delivery speed and client results.
ECO Canada, YemBlue launch Blue Economy partnership in Yemen
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ECO Canada and the YemBlue Initiative have formed a two-year partnership to expand sustainable blue economy training, marine monitoring and entrepreneurship along Yemen’s coastline.
Vancouver entrepreneur takes Coffee Bike expedition across North America
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Vladislav Priadko, founder of Coffee Bike World, is spending 90 days driving a Coffee Bike through more than 50 cities in Canada and the U.S. to spotlight independent entrepreneurs and a growing network of more than 35 Coffee Bike owners.
WebMax Canada offers AI readiness roadmap as Ottawa rolls out small-business support
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Canada’s new AI strategy aims to speed adoption among small businesses, with manufacturing and trades among the sectors expected to benefit.
Visibility Drip launches $1,000 scholarship for Canadian students
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Visibility Drip Inc. is offering a CAD 1,000 scholarship and three-month internship to one Canadian college or university student, with applications opening July 1 and closing Dec. 1, 2026. The Calgary agency says the program is meant to help…
Jolt Capital names Pierre Fitzgibbon as operating partner
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Jolt Capital has hired former Quebec economy minister Pierre Fitzgibbon as an operating partner as the private equity firm expands its Canada presence and global value-creation team.
Power of the Pitch returns to Toronto for women founders
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The Power of the Pitch® will bring women founders, investors, bankers, media and corporate leaders together in Toronto on Oct. 26, 2026. The event is designed to help women entrepreneurs secure capital, visibility and strategic relationships that…
Somdutta Singh wins EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 Southeast Award
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Somdutta Singh, founder and CEO of Assiduus Global Inc., has won the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 Southeast Award in Atlanta, becoming the third and youngest Indian woman to receive the honor.
Handshake economy still holds in small-town U.S. and Canada, survey finds
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Advance Funds Network surveyed 3,005 small business owners to find where verbal agreements and handshakes still carry business weight in 2026. Greeneville, Tennessee, and Dawson Creek, British Columbia, topped the U.S. and Canadian lists of the…
Twin Phoenix wins 2026 Canadian Choice Award for janitorial services
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Twin Phoenix Building Maintenance Inc. has been named a 2026 Canadian Choice Award winner in the Janitorial Services category, highlighting its commercial cleaning work across British Columbia and its community-focused hiring.
Entrepreneur Magazine hires CYPFER to bolster digital security
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Entrepreneur Magazine has brought in CYPFER to strengthen protection across its digital media ecosystem as cyber risks rise for publishers.
Lawyer Warns Against Launching Unauthorized Peptide Companies in Canada
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A Toronto law firm is warning entrepreneurs that starting a peptide business in Canada without Health Canada approvals can trigger seizures, recalls, prosecution and other enforcement actions.
Clarity Tax & CPA's hires Kelly Sheng to lead cross-border tax work
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Clarity Tax & CPA’s said June 18, 2026, that Kelly Sheng, CPA, has joined the Bellingham firm as Cross-Border Senior Tax Manager.
Hot Shot’s cool-to-touch ovens clear Canada certification
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Hot Shot Oven & Kiln says its patented heat treating ovens are now fully certified for Canada and available nationwide through Toews Power.
Sufi Khan Sulaiman launches ecommerce guide for new entrepreneurs
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Sufi Khan Sulaiman has released a new ecommerce guide aimed at aspiring online business owners, with a focus on practical steps, sales strategy and digital marketing.
TMU to host Global Africa Summit Toronto 2026 on trade and investment
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Toronto Metropolitan University’s Diversity Institute and Africa Investment Network will bring business, policy and investment leaders to Toronto on July 30, 2026, for a summit on Canada-Africa trade and commercial ties.
Excellence Canada names 46 private-business award winners for 2026
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Excellence Canada has named 46 organizations for its 2026 Canadian Business Excellence Awards for Private Businesses, with winners to be honored Sept. 23 in Toronto.
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