As Canadian cities make pandemic patios permanent, experts call for clear standards – Business News

Posted on July 15, 2023
Photo: The Canadian Press A server clears a table on a patio at a restaurant, in Vancouver, on Friday, April 2, 2021. COVID-19 showed Canadian cities the benefits of extended patio programs for businesses and citizens, but experts say cities in the middle of transitioning to permanent versions of temporary policies are undermining pandemic-spurred improvements. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl DyckAt the height of social distancing and other restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, many Canadian cities rolled out temporary patio policies, loosening rules and waiving fees for bars and restaurants looking to seat more customers outdoors. These programs brought a…

IoT Market – Embedded car OEM telematics subscribers exceeded 200 million in 2022

Posted on July 15, 2023
According to a new research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the number of telematics service subscribers using embedded systems will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.1 percent from 202.3 million subscribers at the end of 2022 to 426.4 million subscribers at the end of 2027. Moreover, Berg Insight forecasts that shipments of embedded car OEM telematics systems worldwide will grow from 50.3 million units in 2022 to reach 77.3 million units in 2027, which represents an attach rate of 94 percent at the end of the forecast period. New passenger car and light…

Transat AT signs deal to sell property in Mexico to Finest Resorts for US$38 million – Business News

Posted on July 14, 2023
Transat to sell property The Canadian Press – Jul 10, 2023 / 9:50 am | Stories: 436138Photo: The Canadian PressTransat AT Inc. says it has sold a piece of land in Mexico to resort company Finest Resorts for US$38 million. The travel company says the sale is part of its plan to focus on its airline business as it tries to return to profitability after more than three years of losses. Transat noted it announced in 2018 that it bought the land as part of the development of a hotel subsidiary which it discontinued in 2021. It says…

So you gave personal info to a company caught in a data breach. Now what?

Posted on July 13, 2023
Hacks, ransomware attacks and data breaches seem to be in the news more and more often — and many people are getting alerts that their information has been compromised in the process. Just this week, Petro-Points members learned an unauthorized party had obtained their basic contact information, such as mailing and email addresses, phone numbers and dates of birth. Petro-Canada sent an email to its customers to watch out for unusual emails and messages as a result. In February, a ransomware attack on Indigo compromised the data of current and former employees. And late last year, thousands of people in…

Meta’s Threads is now the fastest-growing platform after 100 million users signed up in the first five days

Posted on July 12, 2023
Meta’s Twitter rival Threads crossed 100 million sign-ups within five days of launch, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on Monday, dethroning ChatGPT as the fastest-growing online platform to hit the milestone. Threads have been setting records for user growth since its launch on Wednesday, with celebrities, politicians and other newsmakers joining the platform seen by analysts as the first serious threat to the Elon Musk-owned social media app. “That’s mostly organic demand, and we haven’t even turned on many promotions yet,” Zuckerberg said in a Threads post announcing the milestone. The app’s sprint to 100 million users was much faster than…

How To Develop A Business Plan: Your Ultimate Guide

Posted on July 12, 2023
Starting a business is like embarking on a voyage. You wouldn’t set sail on a ship without a map, compass, and a clear destination in mind, would you? Just like a well-prepared sea captain, an entrepreneur too needs a detailed plan to navigate the choppy waters of the business world. That’s where a well-crafted business plan comes into play. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to develop a business plan and how to use it effectively. The Significance of a Business Plan The first thing you need to understand is what is a business plan and…

OMERS, BCI risk reputation hit from Thames Water investments

Posted on July 12, 2023
Breadcrumb Trail LinksNews Investors FinanceUK utility fiasco plunges OMERS and BCI into the midst of a potential rescue plan Get the latest from Barbara Shecter straight to your inbox SignupPublished July 06, 2023 • Last updated 5 days ago • 3 minute readThe UK government has expressed serious concern about the financial plight of the country’s biggest privatized water company. Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty ImagesArticle content A troubled water utility company in the United Kingdom that counts two of Canada’s biggest public pensions as large shareholders is facing regulatory scrutiny and fines for…

ChatGPT, AI, Walmart robots and other news.

Posted on July 12, 2023
CHINA – 2023/02/21: In this photo illustration, a ChatGPT logo is displayed on the screen of a … [+] smartphones with the OpenAI logo in the background. (Photo Illustration by Sheldon Cooper/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Here are five things in tech that happened this week and how they affect your business. Did you miss them? 1 – Small businesses use ChatGPT as a personal assistant. DC News Now recently highlighted a story about a working mom of three – Alexandria Allison – who is using ChatGPT for her professional coaching business. Allison said she…