But some took these last 18 months as an opportunity, using the extra time to launch businesses that meet the moment.
CBC Ottawa reached out to three young entrepreneurs who decided to take this moment to launch their big ideas.
When the pandemic hit, Lacroix and business partner Ryan Hardy pivoted to focus on a home delivery app, after spotting what they saw as a hole in the market. (Submitted by Ben Lacroix)
Think local, even with food delivery
It was no surprise that entrepreneur and competitive kayaker Ben Lacroix came up with his first business idea at a sports game even if the final product had little to do with physical activity.
31 Thoughts: What caused the disconnect between Eichel, Sabres
Elliotte Friedman joins Hockey Central to talk about the tensions between Jack Eichel and Buffalo Sabres. | May 11, 2021, 12:14 PM
May 11, 2021, 12:14 PM
• How did Eichel, Sabres get here?
• A look at the NHL coaching carousel
• When will North Division series start?
What we know: Jack Eichel dropped a neutron bomb on the Buffalo Sabres. As the team’s captain revealed Monday, he’s “a bit upset about the way that things have been handled since I’ve been hurt…. There’s been a bit of a disconnect from the organization and myself.
“The most important thing is trying to get healthy and figure out a way to be available to play hockey next year wherever that might be.”