It’s mid-December at a large supermarket in Mississauga, Ont., and Christmas music plays softly over the speakers as customers roam the aisles, picking the perfect […]
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Will ‘tax holiday’ spur more Canadians to spend? Why some stores doubt it
The federal government’s temporary “tax holiday” could deliver narrow savings for consumers, but some small businesses are unconvinced they’ll see any benefits. The two-month tax […]
Court approves The Body Shop Canada sale, about 100 to lose jobs as some stores close
An Ontario court has given The Body Shop Canada the approval it needs to sell the majority of its business to a private equity firm. […]
Canada Post strike: Ontario utilities warn of penalties as millions await bills
Millions of Ontarians who rely on paper billing for their utilities may find themselves in a bind as the ongoing Canada Post strike hits the […]
Postal strike delaying delivery of medicine, necessities to remote areas: AFN chief
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 10, 2024 3:52 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Assembly of […]
Lotto Max, Lotto 6/49 have huge jackpots up for grabs. Here are your odds
Over the next two nights, Canadians will have two stabs at becoming multi-millionaires as both Lotto Max and Lotto 6/49 have massive jackpots up for […]
‘Challenging blow’: Canada Post strike hindering Ontario food banks
The ongoing Canada Post strike is threatening to disrupt critical holiday fundraising efforts for food banks across Ontario. Institutions like the Cambridge Food Bank and […]
Refugee influx prompts temporary housing in some Canadian cities
A significant increase in the number of refugees and asylum seekers in Canada has prompted some cities to start building temporary housing for new arrivals. […]
‘Well-organized’ fraudsters running Taylor Swift scams, 190 cases logged
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted November 15, 2024 11:44 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Taylor Swift fans eager to […]
Ontario farm closes after 8 generations. It’s part of a growing ‘generational’ shift
After 180 years and eight generations of farming, Lindley’s Farm and Market near Hamilton will be permanently shutting down its operations, highlighting an uptick in […]