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Toronto markets remain optimistic following Trump victory

Few expected Trump to be elected the president of the United States.
Trump’s lead on Tuesday sent global financial markets into disarray as the Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted by 800 points overnight. But despite the early panic on election night, financial markets quickly bounced back into shape on Wednesday.



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Centennial course helps first-time businesses

An expert in starting up a business, says most prospective business owners need to start with a question directed at themselves.

The Story Arts Centre at the East York campus of Centennial College will stage a workshop called The Accelerating Entrepreneurs and Leaders (ACCEL) program on Sept. 28. One of the ACCEL business coaches, David Cowdery, believes the whole process starts by asking a key question.

“I ask them all the same question, ‘When was the last time you bought or paid for the thing you are about to do?’” he said. “If they say, ‘Never,’ then we need to think about it.”



A Frozen Family Affair

Heidi Bayley never imagined that she would be so involved in the family business — the world of ice carving.
She is the president of Ice Culture, a world famous ice-sculpting firm based in Ontario.
The company returns for the 11th Annual Ice Fest happening in Bloor-Yorkville from Feb. 20 – Feb. 21.