Extreme Startups accelerator launches in Toronto

Aspiring entrepreneurs now have another reason to flock to Canada's financial hub.

Sears Canada cuts 400 employees, many in the Toronto, in the second downsizing in months

Sears Canada has laid off 400 staff across the country, the majority in Ontario, the second downsizing in two months as the struggling retailer tries to cuts costs.

Workers support locked-out brethren

A contingent of unionized workers and retirees made their way to London Saturday to lend their support to locked-out Electro-Motive Diesel employees at a massive rally.

Ottawa introduces small business hiring credit

The budget implementation bill tabled in the House of Commons Tuesday includes a tax credit program for small businesses who increase their payrolls.

Skilled immigrants and Ontario small business: A natural fit

The Ontario Liberal leader's fairly modest election promise in September — a one-time, 10 per cent wage subsidy to hire new immigrants — certainly kicked up a political fuss.