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Spence Diamonds expands stateside

Spence Diamonds is heading south. The Canadian diamond company will open two stores in the United States this fall. The first locations will open in early November in Austin, TX and San Jose, CA. A third location will open in early 2017, in Scottsdale, AZ. Additional planned locations in other U.S. markets will likely be announced. 

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Toronto businesses face possible commercial parking tax

This November, Toronto’s executive committee will consider several ways to increase the city’s bottom line, including a commercial parking levy. This parking tax could spell disaster for the city’s small businesses. Toronto is considering implementing a fee of one dollar per day, per parking spot (including both paid and unpaid spots).

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