It looks as if business is supposed to pick up around Toronto. And, by business, we mean garbage. Since June 22nd, city workers represented by CUPE Local 79 and Local 416 have been on strike, forcing Torontotonians to put up…
It's that time of year again in Toronto! The glorious costumes, music, food and people of the Caribbean are celebrated this weekend with the arrival of the annual Caribana parade. While various events have been taking place throughout the city…
Apparently, making premature declarations about the resolving of major matters seems to be the popular thing to do as of late. Late last week, The Bank of Canada went on record by saying the recession was over, only for that…
Last week, The Bank of Canada caused quite a stir with the declaration that the recession was, in fact, over. Numerous visitors to websites belonging to Toronto newspapers who published the news exclaimed both their disbelief and frustration with the…
Ask Torontonians how their summers are going so far and many of them will respond, "it stinks!" Literally, in some parts of the city. While the moderate warmth and sunshine are contributing factors to the less than stellar season, the…
Yesterday, The Bank of Canada made headlines by declaring that the recession was indeed "over". The Synergy Merchant Services Blog joined Toronto newspapers and television broadcasters in reporting on this astonishing piece of news. As written by Julian Beltrame of…
There has been a lot of talk about the global recession recently...and not just on the Synergy Merchant Services Blog. But just as soon as the recession has begun, it seems that it has ended! It has, at least, according…
Yesterday, the Synergy Merchant Services Blog explored a number of ideas that consumers may utilize to battle the current recession. But what about the numerous businesses throughout Canada who have also had to endure setbacks due to the struggling economy?…
This just in: Canada is in a recession. In fact, nearly two months ago, The Toronto Star Business Reporter, Rita Trichur wrote that "Statistics Canada confirmed (that) the economy contracted at an annualized rate of 5.4 per cent in the…
As we all know, Canada is gearing up to welcome back the Winter Olympic Games this coming February. Vancouver and Whistler, B.C. are set to co-host the international sporting event which - as mentioned in the Synergy Merchant Services Blog…