Manitoba crypto companies say province's plans would mean 'devastation' for their businesses
Manitoba's plan to charge cryptocurrency operations higher electricity rates and curtail power at peak times will drive businesses under, officials with two companies told a legislature committee.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/manitoba-crypto-concerns-9.7175599?cmp=rss

🇪🇺 The #European Commission has unveiled “AccelerateEU”, a package of short- and long-term measures to shield households and #businesses from rising #fossil fuel costs and reduce reliance on imports. Triggered by higher #energy prices linked to the Middle East crisis, the #EU has spent an extra €24 billion on imports without increased supply. The plan focuses on coordinated action among Member States, including fuel storage and emergency measures, alongside the creation of a Fuel Observatory to monitor supply. It proposes targeted, temporary support such as energy vouchers and tax relief for vulnerable groups and industries. Structural steps include accelerating electrification, expanding renewable energy, strengthening power grids and boosting investment, including private finance. The strategy aims to improve energy security, affordability and resilience by shifting towards clean, domestically produced energy.
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_26_629

“( #techoptimism) has also been a key driver behind the disconnect between the tougher #economic reality facing #UShouseholds … and #businesses and ever-rising stock values” open.substack.com/pub/adamtooz...

The number of new businesses being set up in #Germany continues to grow, according to @IfM_Bonn: Around 277,000 of all new #businesses established in 2025 were in the #commercial sector, and 110,000 were in the #liberal professions.
https://nachrichten.idw-online.de/2026/04/21/the-number-of-start-ups-in-germany-increases-again

'It seemed to be well co-ordinated': Thunder Bay, Ont., police respond to string of thefts
Multiple people have taken to social media to report personal thefts in Thunder Bay, Ont., in recent days. Meanwhile, the Thunder Bay Police Service has wrapped up a months-long investigation into a series of thefts from local businesses. Here's one person's experience with a robbery over the weekend, and what police are d...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-thefts-9.7171224?cmp=rss

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Northeastern Ontario businesses face steep losses after rapid flooding
Business owners in North Bay, Mindemoya say swift flooding has caused major damage and disruption.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/businesses-flood-9.7169757?cmp=rss

Northeastern Ontario businesses face steep losses after rapid flooding
Business owners in North Bay, Mindemoya say swift flooding has caused major damage and disruption.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/businesses-flood-9.7169757?cmp=rss