What Ontario's 2026 budget means for small businesses and convenience store ownersThe Ontario government tabled a budget Thursday that focused on developing a resilient economy that includes small business loans and a summary about alcohol sales. Inflation steady at 2.2% in November despite grocery price hikeWhile some prices have fallen, rising grocery prices continue to pinch Canadian’s wallets. Canada added 54,000 jobs in November, unemployment rate drops to 6.5%: StatCan Most of November’s job gain was concentrated in part-time work, StatCan said. Canada’s economy rebounds in third quarter with 2.6% growth Exports edged up 0.2% in the three months from July to September, coming off a steep drop from April to June. Inflation cools to 2.2% in October as gas, grocery prices fall Keeping the overall inflation rate sticky in October was a rare increase in cellular service costs. Economists expect gas prices drove inflation higher in September One factor that might take some steam out of September's inflation reading is Ottawa's removal of counter-tariffs U.S. Canada adds surprise 60,000 jobs in September, unemployment rate steady at 7.1% Job gain comes after losses of more than 100,000 positions over the previous two months. What will Halloween scare up this year for candy sales Halloween candy sales look to rise in 2025 with adults and children indulging their sweet tooths. Statistics Canada reports retail sales down 0.8% in July at $69.6 billion Shoppers spent less on grocery items. Retail sales rise in June: Stats Can Sales at food and beverage retailers up 2.3% 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
