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August 29, 2018

Andreessen Horowitz has promoted Ottawa native Angela Strange to general partner.

Andreessen Horowitz has promoted Ottawa native Angela Strange to general partner.

Andreessen Horowitz picks Canadian woman as general partner

August 5, 2018

Cannabis is photographed growing in a MedReleaf facility in Markham, Ont., on February 2, 2018.

Cannabis is photographed growing in a MedReleaf facility in Markham, Ont., on February 2, 2018.

Environmentalists cast wary eye on cannabis industry’s water, energy use amid approaching legalization

July 29, 2018

John Prentice, CEO of Ample Organics poses for a photograph in their office in Toronto, on July 16, 2018.

John Prentice, CEO of Ample Organics poses for a photograph in their office in Toronto, on July 16, 2018.

The rise of ‘weed tech’: Cannabis tech sector flourishes in lead up to legalization

June 22, 2018

A store assistant holds marijuana buds at a marijuana dispensary in Toronto.

A store assistant holds marijuana buds at a marijuana dispensary in Toronto.

Craft cannabis growers say better bud will be key to thriving in the legal market

June 17, 2018

Frank Stella's Carpetbag 1987 on the wall beside theatre promoter David Mirvish.

Frank Stella's Carpetbag 1987 on the wall beside theatre promoter David Mirvish.

Arts impresario David Mirvish jumps into fintech with investment in small-business lender FundThrough

June 13, 2018

During the Ontario provincial election campaign, Mr. Ford vowed to allow the sale of beer and wine in all corner, big-box and grocery stores.

During the Ontario provincial election campaign, Mr. Ford vowed to allow the sale of beer and wine in all corner, big-box and grocery stores.

Struggling Ontario convenience stores hope for a boost from beer and wine sales

June 3, 2018

Alberta’s NDP government has adopted a private model for cannabis retailers, following in the footsteps of the province’s private liquor retail model.

Alberta’s NDP government has adopted a private model for cannabis retailers, following in the footsteps of the province’s private liquor retail model.

Alberta poised to lead Canada’s retail cannabis sector amid impending federal legalization

May 9, 2018

Elana Rosenfeld, CEO and co-founder of Kicking Horse Coffee, speaks at the 2018 Globe and Mail Small Business Summit; May 8, 2018

Elana Rosenfeld, CEO and co-founder of Kicking Horse Coffee, speaks at the 2018 Globe and Mail Small Business Summit; May 8, 2018

Five key lessons from the 2018 Globe and Mail Small Business Summit

April 29, 2018

Brothers Corey, left, and Dustin Koffler pose for a photo at the offices of Green Tank Technologies on April 11, 2018. The two co-founded the company that sells vaporization hardware to licensed cannabis producers.

Brothers Corey, left, and Dustin Koffler pose for a photo at the offices of Green Tank Technologies on April 11, 2018. The two co-founded the company that sells vaporization hardware to licensed cannabis producers.

Toronto vape company Green Tank poised to cash in on cannabis legalization

April 2, 2018

OneEleven currently houses 34 companies at its 325 Front Street West office, shown in this March 13, 2017 photo, five of which joined in the past month.

OneEleven currently houses 34 companies at its 325 Front Street West office, shown in this March 13, 2017 photo, five of which joined in the past month.

OMERS Ventures OneEleven startup accelerator expanding to Ottawa, Vancouver

April 1, 2018

McIntosh Greenhouses co-owner Erin Nathanielsen poses for a photograph in Surrey, B.C., on Friday March 9, 2018.

McIntosh Greenhouses co-owner Erin Nathanielsen poses for a photograph in Surrey, B.C., on Friday March 9, 2018.

Flower growers benefit from cannabis boom

March 26, 2018

Ivanka Trump, daughter of U.S. President Trump, participates in a roundtable discussion with female executives and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the White House, in Washington, D.C., on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.

Ivanka Trump, daughter of U.S. President Trump, participates in a roundtable discussion with female executives and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the White House, in Washington, D.C., on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.

Canada needs national council aimed at helping more women run bigger companies, report finds

March 11, 2018

Grant van Gameren prepares food at Bar Raval in Toronto in April, 2015. Mr. van Gameren says making some of his staff partners contributes to his restaurants’ longevity.

Grant van Gameren prepares food at Bar Raval in Toronto in April, 2015. Mr. van Gameren says making some of his staff partners contributes to his restaurants’ longevity.

Unconventional partnerships have fuelled the success of Grant van Gameren’s restaurants

February 18, 2018

Ample Organics chief executive officer John Prentice says there is a huge amount of capital entering the marijuana space from a spectrum of investors, including angels.

Ample Organics chief executive officer John Prentice says there is a huge amount of capital entering the marijuana space from a spectrum of investors, including angels.

Once skeptics, angel investors warm to emerging cannabis sector

February 15, 2018

It’s time to capitalize on the potential of Canada’s women entrepreneurs

Julia Deans

February 4, 2018

The Songhees Innovation Centre opened in January on the top floor of the stunning 55,000 square-foot Songhees Wellness Centre, which overlooks the Esquimalt harbour on the southern tip of Vancouver Island.

The Songhees Innovation Centre opened in January on the top floor of the stunning 55,000 square-foot Songhees Wellness Centre, which overlooks the Esquimalt harbour on the southern tip of Vancouver Island.

Indigenous entrepreneurs collaborate at B.C.’s Songhees Innovation Centre

January 29, 2018

Good Fish Lakes CEO Sandy Sanderson runs a dry-cleaning and industrial-garment manufacturing business that employs 150 people in the province.

Good Fish Lakes CEO Sandy Sanderson runs a dry-cleaning and industrial-garment manufacturing business that employs 150 people in the province.

Despite oil's collapse, First Nations businesses thrive

January 21, 2018

Stephane Bertrand, left, owner of Les Serres Stéphane Bertrand greenhouses, and Sylvain Miron, right, greenhouse general manager, look at tomato plants in Mirabel, Que. In a joint venture with the Canopy Growth Corporation, they have createda new company, Les Serres Vert Cannabis Inc., which will convert the entire tomato-growing operation to grow marijuana.

Stephane Bertrand, left, owner of Les Serres Stéphane Bertrand greenhouses, and Sylvain Miron, right, greenhouse general manager, look at tomato plants in Mirabel, Que. In a joint venture with the Canopy Growth Corporation, they have createda new company, Les Serres Vert Cannabis Inc., which will convert the entire tomato-growing operation to grow marijuana.

Vegetable growers convert to cannabis to help boost margins

January 8, 2018

Coffee is packaged at the JJ Bean coffee roasters warehouse in East Vancouver in December, 2017.

Coffee is packaged at the JJ Bean coffee roasters warehouse in East Vancouver in December, 2017.

A full-strength expansion: Vancouver’s JJ Bean takes on Toronto’s coffee scene

January 8, 2018

Emma Harris founded Healthy Pets to connect clients via voice chat with consulting veterinarians after spending an estimated $10,000 and countless hours on in-person visits for her dog Bo‘s rare health condition

Emma Harris founded Healthy Pets to connect clients via voice chat with consulting veterinarians after spending an estimated $10,000 and countless hours on in-person visits for her dog Bo‘s rare health condition

Telemedicine platform with vets aims to save money, get good care for pets

December 20, 2017

Canada has failed women. We won’t fail Canada

Mia Pearson

November 27, 2017

Rendering of the co-working space at the Peter and Adelaide condo development in Toronto

Rendering of the co-working space at the Peter and Adelaide condo development in Toronto

Condo developers capitalize on rise of remote-working entrepreneurs

November 23, 2017

Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne speaks at the closing news conference in this file photo. Ontario lawmakers passed a series of revised employment laws Wednesday including implementing a $15 minimum wage by 2019.

Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne speaks at the closing news conference in this file photo. Ontario lawmakers passed a series of revised employment laws Wednesday including implementing a $15 minimum wage by 2019.

Report on Small Business newsletter: Ontario passes $15 minimum wage

November 16, 2017

A PayPal sign is seen at an office building in San Jose, Calif.

A PayPal sign is seen at an office building in San Jose, Calif.

Report on Small Business newsletter: PayPal providing CRA with information about business accounts

November 13, 2017

John DeHart.

John DeHart.

Nurse Next Door co-founder wants to avoid these mistakes with his new venture

November 9, 2017

Lil MacPherson, the co-owner of The Wooden monkey restaurant in Halifax, has given up on her legal pursuit of compensation for construction-related business losses.

Lil MacPherson, the co-owner of The Wooden monkey restaurant in Halifax, has given up on her legal pursuit of compensation for construction-related business losses.

Report on Small Business newsletter: Small businesses hit by construction losses have limited options

November 2, 2017

Frédéric Geisweiller, owner of Le Sélect Bistro in downtown Toronto, says he may be forced to sell the property to a developer if the city doesn’t address soaring tax bills.

Frédéric Geisweiller, owner of Le Sélect Bistro in downtown Toronto, says he may be forced to sell the property to a developer if the city doesn’t address soaring tax bills.

Report on Small Business newsletter: Toronto property tax, Farm Boy's growth and questions about the federal tax changes

October 26, 2017

<p>Hundreds of health care workers marched to Parliament Hill during a rally against the federal government proposed tax changes to small business September 16, 2017 in Ottawa.</p>

<p>Hundreds of health care workers marched to Parliament Hill during a rally against the federal government proposed tax changes to small business September 16, 2017 in Ottawa.</p>

Report on Small Business newsletter: How the tax changes could impact your retirement

October 26, 2017

Some experts believe Canada's education system puts too much emphasis on making students feel happy and safe, with the tradeoff being that they're not encouraged to push themselves.

Some experts believe Canada's education system puts too much emphasis on making students feel happy and safe, with the tradeoff being that they're not encouraged to push themselves.

We need to stop coddling our kids if we want Canada to become a nation of entrepreneurs

Anthony Lacavera

October 19, 2017

Joel Fransen, a dentist in the Lower Mainland, says the $50,000 threshold could impact his expansion and retirement plans in the future.

Joel Fransen, a dentist in the Lower Mainland, says the $50,000 threshold could impact his expansion and retirement plans in the future.

Report on Small Business newsletter: What happened with the federal tax proposals this week

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