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February 4, 2026

FEATURE

Cut the Quiet: Silence as An Operational Risk

In many shops and small teams, the costliest problems start quietly. Someone notices a risk, glances at the clock, and chooses not to raise it. In “Is Silence Killing Your Company?”, Leslie A. Perlow and Stephanie Williams ... Read more.

MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR

This week’s Feature highlights how operational silence can quietly erode decision quality and productivity, urging teams to encourage candid dialogue and protect dissent to avoid costly mistakes. The Column offers data-driven insights into social media engagement, showing where audiences spend time and how emotional, platform-specific content builds trust and drives action for home goods brands.

– Tyler Holt, Editor

LATEST NEWS

Expo Design Partners With INT.DESIGN to Elevate Montreal’s 2026 Design Showcase

Expo Design has announced a strategic alliance with INT.DESIGN, the flagship platform of PID Agency, as it prepares for the 11th edition of its design-focused ... Read more.

Canada’s construction industry poised for growth amid policy shifts and cost pressures

Canada’s construction industry posted a 1.3% increase in GDP output in Q3 2025, outpacing the all-industry average, according to the Canadian Construction Association’s ... Read more.

Flair Woodworking Employees Demand Unpaid Wages Amid Legal Deadlock

Unionized employees at Flair Woodworking in Etobicoke say they’ve gone unpaid for weeks and are demanding answers after what they describe as months of financial ... Read more.

Alberta Leads CFIB’s 2026 Red Tape Report Card for Fourth Year Running

Alberta has earned the highest overall grade in the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)’s 2026 Red Tape Report Card, marking its fourth consecutive ... Read more.

COLUMN

Inside the Minds of Social Media Audiences

These days, people scroll more than they stroll. For brands in the home goods sector, that means your presence on social media isn’t optional. It’s where inspiration strikes, customers do their homework and loyalty begins. ... Read more.

BUSINESS

Montreal’s Vention Secures $110M to Push “Zero Shot” Factory Automation Worldwide

Vention has raised 110 million US dollars in new financing to accelerate its Physical AI research and expand its AI powered automation platform for manufacturers in ... Read more.

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