With summer officially behind us and the fall season in full swing, many Canadians are looking for new ways to entertain and enjoy themselves. Packing away the rollerblades and swimsuits, people from over Canada are now gearing up for what…
One month ago, almost to the day, the Synergy Merchant Services Blog reported that the Canadian loonie was quickly approaching the U.S. dollar in terms of value. Today, Julian Beltrame of The Canadian Press reports that Canada's dollar has gained…
As if, almost on cue, construction will be taking place on one of Toronto's busiest roadways this weekend. Just a day after the Synergy Merchant Services Blog highlighted the "clogged arteries" that are Toronto's highways and streets, news came today…
Toronto is Canada's largest city and the fifth largest in North America. So it should come as no surprise that commuting in Toronto is becoming an increasingly time-consuming venture. The traffic in the city, especially during rush hour, can often…
At Synergy Merchant Services, we live by the adage that everyone could use more money. Reasonable enough concept, right? Who couldn't use extra money at any given time? And while we feel that this is especially true for the many…
Things are good around Synergy Merchant Services. So good, in fact, that our Vice President of Marketing (and resident gentle giant), John Meloche has proposed to his beautiful girlfriend, Kathryn Papadacos! And although this may surprise some members of the…
Canadians are getting used to hearing about the ups and downs of the current recession. As soon as good news is reported, bad news seems to come out of nowhere and ruin the party. On some days, it appears as…
The recession has hit all Canadians hard. But apparently the nation's younger generation is feeling it the worst. While unemployment has remained a major concern, especially among students who were looking for work before returning to the classroom, it seems…
Are we finally coming out of this depressing recession? Are Canadians beginning to feel the pressure of the economic downturn slowly lifting? According to The Conference Board of Canada, the answer is apparently "yes". It was reported earlier today that…
With all of the talk about the recession over the past several months, it is always heartwarming to hear of good news that occurs within the world of job hunting. As the Synergy Merchant Services Blog continues to seek such…