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Canadian Trucking Alliance escalates "Stop Illegal Trucking" campaign
6+ hour, 1+ min ago (414+ words) The Canadian Trucking Alliance's (CTA) is intensifying its national enforcement campaign to stop illegal carrier activity. While the initiative is aimed squarely at federal policymakers, the compliance and operational risks it reveals extend well beyond the trucking sector itself. It…...
Counterfeit currency indicates a national trend
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (678+ words) The uptick in counterfeit currency circulating in St. Thomas in 2026 reflects a dramatic increase in fake money being passed across Canada. St. Thomas Police Service (STPS) officers recovered what's believed to be a counterfeit bill on March 14 when a St....
Hershey says it will shift back to classic recipe
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (287+ words) Hershey said Wednesday it will use classic recipes for all Reese's products starting next year, a change that comes after the grandson of Reese's founder criticized the company for shifting to cheaper ingredients. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups have always been…...
Prepare now for the "100 Days of Summer
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (352+ words) Success during this window doesn't happen by chance: It is driven by preparation. Retailers who are ready before the May long weekend are the ones who capture the full upside of summer demand. Here are five key areas to focus…...
What does the growing number of discount grocery stores mean for convenience stores?
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (531+ words) Major grocers began a pivot into discount about three years ago as consumers favoured sales and other deals amid high food inflation. And it's been paying off. Grocers have been crediting their discount locations for fuelling sales growth; meanwhile, consumers…...
FCC: Food and beverage sales expected to decline in 2026
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (441+ words) The'Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Food and Beverage Report forecasts food and beverage manufacturing sales will increase 0. 8 per cent in 2026, driven by higher prices, while sales volumes are expected to decline by 0. 7 per cent. That would mark the fourth consecutive year…...
The EV gap: Canadians want electric but can't afford the switch
1+ week, 1+ day ago (457+ words) Leger, the Canadian market research and polling firm revealed the results of their survey on Canadians" opinions of Chinese electric vehicles and Canada'U. S.'China trade dynamics. Using this study," The national study took place between January 30 to February 2, 2026. The good…...
Alcohol, 'Buy Canadian' policy flagged by U. S. as trade irritants: report
1+ week, 1+ day ago (689+ words) The annual document prepared by the Office of the United States Trade Representative said market access barriers imposed by provincial liquor control boards "greatly hamper" exports of U. S. wine, beer and spirits to Canada. Several Canadian provinces pulled American booze from…...
Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario waives license fee increase for convenience stores
1+ week, 2+ day ago (221+ words) For the second consecutive year, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is waiving its scheduled license fee increase for convenience and grocery stores, keeping 2026 fees at 2024 levels. Convenience store licenses remain $500, while grocery store licenses are $3, 250fees that have…...
Kale Mart24 expands its "wellness meets convenience" concept
1+ week, 3+ day ago (318+ words) We have a number of locations in the design phase," founder and CEO Oussama (Sam) Saoudi tells CSNC. We have 18 franchisees so far." The Montreal-based chain operates six locations in the Greater Montreal Area including its only two corporate stores,…...