‘Construction Dollars Program’ set to support core-area businesses: City of London – London
The City of London has launched a “Core Area Construction Dollars Program” to thank customers for supporting businesses Downtown and in Old East Village. Londoners visiting Downtown and Old East have the chance to receive Construction Dollars. The dollars are in coupon amounts of $5, $10 and $20, and can be received through customer giveaways,…
14 Street construction causing some Calgary businesses to close their doors – Calgary
The end is in sight for the construction that has tied up 14 Street S.W. for almost two years and for some businesses in the Glenmore Landing shopping mall, it can’t come soon enough. Betty Jacobs is the owner of Ducks Fashion and said at the start, the impact didn’t seem too bad. After a…
Businesses in downtown Fredericton seeing red after a decade of construction – New Brunswick
Business owners in Fredericton’s downtown say sales are plummeting, and they blame it on years of construction and lack of on-street parking. “My sales are down by almost 50 per cent over the last six years. It’s cost me my house. I had to sell it because I just couldn’t afford to keep it because…
Downtown Fredericton businesses seeing red after a decade of construction
Thu, Feb 19: Business owners in Fredericton’s downtown say sales are plummeting. They blame years of construction and a lack of on-street parking. Megan Yamoah has that story. Source link
Calls grow for businesses to be compensated for ‘never-ending’ construction
Thu, Nov 15: Many Canadian business owners are calling for financial compensation due to disruptions caused by construction. Tomasia DaSilva explains why some Calgary business owners say this could mean the difference between staying in business – or closing. Source link
Small businesses in Calgary join call for cities to compensate for revenue lost to construction
Calgary business owners are adding their voices to a growing call in Canada for municipal governments to compensate small business owners during road or other construction projects. READ MORE: Small businesses should be compensated for transit construction: CFIB According to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), two in five businesses across Canada are impacted by…
Montreal to compensate businesses affected by construction – Montreal
The City of Montreal has announced it will be awarding merchants direct financial compensation for lost revenues due to road work. Retail shops, restaurants and others could receive up to $30,000 a year in financial aid. City officials are touting it as a first of its kind in Canada. “This is historic,” said Robert Beaudry, executive…
Downtown Halifax businesses take legal action over Nova Centre construction impact – Halifax
Three downtown Halifax businesses are taking legal action to recover losses they say they suffered during the construction of the Nova Centre. The Wooden Monkey restaurant, The Carleton Music Bar & Grill, and Attica Furnishings have retained Wagners Law Firm as part of a mass tort. “If I wanted to recoup the demonstrable losses that we’ve…
Halifax proposes guidelines ensuring construction projects don’t hurt businesses
Wed, Apr 13: Halifax staff have finished a new set of guidelines to help mitigate problems associated with large construction projects, just ahead of the busy construction season. Rebecca Lau reports. Source link