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Feds Announce Shop Local Investment Benefiting Canada’s Small Businesses

Posted on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 11:04 AM

As more and more Canadians are getting vaccinated and we finish the fight against COVID-19 and begin to safely reopen, the Government of Canada is committed to supporting small businesses from coast to coast to coast.

On June 21, 2021, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion...

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Six Nations Polytechnic Acquires Brantford Campus

Posted on Saturday, June 19, 2021 08:43 AM

Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) is celebrating another historic moment this week after recently appointing an inaugural Vice President Academic. The institution is officially the proud owner of its Brantford campus facilities. This marks a significant achievement for SNP, improving access to facilities...

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May 2021 Labour Market Update

Posted on Tuesday, June 08, 2021 04:48 PM

The latest Statistics Canada local labour market report customized for the Brantford CMA for last month is now available.

May Unemployment Rate: Brantford 6.1% [-] Ontario 9.3% [+] Canada 8.2% [+]

Be sure to review the participation rate and the employment rate (reported as percentages), as well as the...

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Fiera funds buy 5 Brantford industrial buildings for $118M

Posted on Thursday, June 03, 2021 10:23 AM

In a push to acquire prime industrial properties in and around Toronto, Fiera Real Estate is the latest to add to its holdings. They have invested approximately $118 million to acquire five industrial buildings comprising about 940,000 square feet of space in Brantford.

“We’re happy to get a transaction...

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2021 Brantford Industrial Directory Released

Posted on Monday, May 31, 2021 02:55 PM

Each year the City of Brantford Economic Development and Tourism Department updates the Brantford Industrial Directory, thanks to the input of our local businesses. 

Maintaining an accurate and up-to-date Industrial Directory represents a number of key advantages for Brantford. It allows our department...

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Navigating Work/Life Balance in Grand Erie

Posted on Thursday, May 27, 2021 01:21 PM

The Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie (WPBGE) is conducting a survey to better understand the challenges residents face achieving a healthy work-life balance.

The survey is open to anyone, aged 16+, living in Brantford, Brant, Haldimand, Norfolk, Six Nations & New Credit.

Work-life balance means...

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Ontario Continues to Expand Access to Rapid Testing for Workplaces

Posted on Thursday, May 27, 2021 01:09 PM

To ramp up its fight against COVID-19 in workplaces, and in addition to the recently-announced partnership between the province and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, the Ontario government has launched a new rapid testing portal to make it easier for all essential businesses to access free rapid testing...

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April 2021 Labour Market Update

Posted on Friday, May 07, 2021 02:49 PM

The latest Statistics Canada local labour market report customized for the Brantford CMA for last month is now available.

April Unemployment Rate: Brantford 6.4% [-] Ontario 9.0% [+] Canada 8.1% [+]

Be sure to review the participation rate and the employment rate (reported as percentages), as well as...

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FedEx Supply Chain Immediately Hiring in Brantford

Posted on Thursday, May 06, 2021 03:59 PM

FedEx Supply Chain is immediately hiring Forklift Operators- Reach Truck positions for their warehouse/distribution operation in Brantford. The facility is climate-controlled and located at 3 Ferrero Blvd in Brantford. There are full-time opportunities available.

The pay rate is $21.50/hr. + shift premiums.

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Key Insights and Labour Market Research on Canada’s Food Sector

Posted on Thursday, April 29, 2021 01:02 PM

Food Processing Skills Canada (FPSC) has released “At the Crossroad Greatness”, a comprehensive report on key insights & labour market research about Canada’s food and beverage processing industry.

The report stands as a resource for the food processing industry, government decision makers and other...