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Couche-Tard profits increase, despite COVID-19

Laval-based Couche-Tard convenience stores, one of the remaining crown jewels of corporate Quebec, managed to greatly increase its profits since last year, despite a...

CFIB-Quebec welcomes amendments to province’s economic recovery law

Small/medium businesses will be protected from evictions and property seizures The Quebec branch of the Canadian Federation for Independent Business says it is pleased with...

Laval-based SAIL Outdoors files for bankruptcy protection

The Laval-headquartered SAIL sports and outdoor equipment retail chain announced on Tuesday that is filing for bankruptcy and insolvency status in order to protect...

Facebook agrees to $9 million fine for making misleading privacy claims

Web giant allowed certain third-party developers to access personal information The Competition Bureau has announced that web giant Facebook is agreeing to pay a $9...

COVID economy recovery is already underway, Quebec International Relations Minister tells Laval C of...

Citing an economic prediction made recently by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Quebec International Relations Minister Nadine Girault told an online gathering of members...

Laval restaurants file lawsuit against their insurers

Class action launched alleging non-respect of ‘business interruption’ clause A group of Quebec restaurant owners, including some in Laval, have joined forces to file a...

Extended COVID-19 shutdown best for recovery, says macroeconomics expert

Maintains re-opening economy too quickly would be counter-productive With COVID-19 still spreading and uncertainty remaining as to whether there will be a second wave of...

Quebec market regulator says COVID-19 scams are increasing

Economic fears spawn frauds, says Autorité des marchés financiers The watchdog agency that regulates financial and investment services in Quebec has issued a warning about...

Revenu Québec urges essential workers to register early for benefits

Province anticipates 600,000 will apply for COVID-19 work loss compensation Martin C. Barry In view of the sheer number of workers displaced by COVID-19 who are...

Laval bio-science companies involved in COVID-19 research

Cité de la Biotech is home to more than a dozen biotech firms Martin C. Barry While research is underway all over the world to find...