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Editor's Note 
 
It's been a week for government announcements for small businesses: when there is help out there, we'll keep you in the loop. It's also Small Business Month. You work hard, so don't miss a chance to brag about your bakery!
- Colleen Cross, Editor
 
News 
 
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Carbon tax rebate amounts for small businesses announced

The federal government has announced specific carbon rebate amounts to be returned to small- and medium-sized businesses through the Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses.


Gate Capital Campaign secures $13.4M to promote cereal grain innovation via Winnipeg hub

Alberta Grains, Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat), Manitoba Crop Alliance and Grain Farmers of Ontario have together pledged $13.4 million in support of the Global Agriculture Technology Exchange (Gate).


Bimbo Canada to close bakery in Quebec City

Bimbo Canada is closing its bakery in Quebec City by the end of the year. Operations will wind down gradually over the balance of the year as production moves to the company's other bakeries.


Ontario increasing funding for Futurpreneur Canada

The Ontario government has committed $2 million in Futurpreneur Canada, a non-profit entrepreneurship organization, to help 300 young entrepreneurs start a new business, with a focus on rural and Northern communities in Ontario.


 
 
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French Boulangerie

From crunchy baguettes to fig bread, and from traditional brioches to trendy cruffins, this comprehensive volume teaches aspiring bakers how to master the art of the French boulangerie. This new cookbook focuses on bread and viennoiserie, the category of French baked goods traditionally enjoyed for breakfast (like croissants and pains au chocolat).
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Final Proof: Candy flavours have timeless appeal in baking

Candy’s appeal is driven by nostalgia and childhood memories, writes Final Proof columnist, Jane Dummer. Plus, there is consumer excitement for bold flavours across many categories including baking. » Read More...
 
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Canadian baker earns Medallion of Excellence at WorldSkills Lyon

Judy (Yin Tzu) Lan, a recent graduate of Edmonton’s Northern Institute of Technology, earned a Medallion of Excellence in the confectionary and patisserie division at the WorldSkills competition in Lyon, France, in September. » Read More...
 
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Baking industry enjoys social time at BAC 'Night at the Races' fundraiser in Toronto

More than 100 bakery owners and manufacturing/supplying partners came out to BAC Ontario Chapter's popular networking and fundraising event, Night at the Races. Enjoy highlights and photos! » Read More...
 
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BAC Ontario Chapter to host holiday party Nov. 22

BAC's Ontario Chapter presents its annual holiday party that brings together the baking industry to enjoy a delicious dinner and socializing to support scholarships for baking and pastry students. Members and non-members are invited to gather at the Old Mill in Toronto on Friday, Nov. 22. » Watch now!
 
 
News 
 

World Bread Awards rescheduled to IBIE 2025 in Las Vegas

The IBIE World Bread Awards USA, originally scheduled for Oct. 7-8, 2024, will now be held at the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) 2025. » Read More...

CFIB contest helps promote small businesses and provides marketing materials

The CFIB’s Big Thank You Contest, running during October, Small Business Month, is helping to promote small businesses by rewarding Canadians for thanking and celebrating independent bakeries, bakery-cafés, pizzerias and all entrepreneurs. » Read More...

Pastry shop opens in Barrie, Ont.

Butter Bay Pastry House, which specializes in croissants, puff pantries and danishes using laminated doughs, had its official opening in downtown Barrie on Sept. 27. BarrieToday.com reports. » Read More...

Applications open for free business training for Ontario racialized and Indigenous entrepreneurs

The Ontario government is committing funding of $5 million to a progrram that provides free access to business coaching, training and grants for more than 400 Indigenous, Black and other racialized entrepreneurs. » Read More...

 
Events 
 

Enter Baker's Den: B.C. Edition 

October 18, 2024 | Vancouver Community College » Read More...

Canadian Pizza Summit and Chef of the Year Competitions

October 21, 2024 | 672 Dupont St. Suite 201, Toronto, ON M6G 1Z6 » Read More...

October 30, 2024 | Vancouver Island University, 900 Fifth St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5S5 » Read More...

Save the Date! BAC Ontario Chapter Holiday Party   

November 22, 2024 | Old Mill Toronto, 9 Old Mill Rd, Etobicoke, ON M8X 1G5 » Read More...

SIGEP World 2025    

January 18, 2025 | Via Emilia, 155, 47921 Rimini RN, Italy » Read More...

Bakery Showcase 2025 and Canadian Pizza Summit

April 14-15, 2025 | Montreal Convention Centre, 159, rue Saint-Antoine Ouest, 9e étage, Montréal (Québec) H2Z 1H2 CANADA » Read More...

International Baking Industry Exposition    

September 14-17, 2025 | 3150 Paradise Rd Las Vegas, NV 89109 » Read More...