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Halifax Shopping Centre to undergo $52-million redevelopmentThe Halifax Shopping Centre will undergo a $52-million renovation, which is expected to be completed by 2024. The mall says there will be minimal disruptions to customers.CanadaMay 18, 2022
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Quebec fashion retailer Simons to open new location in HalifaxThe Halifax Shopping Centre location will be Simons' first East Coast market for the Quebec retailer. The Halifax location is set to open in the spring of 2024.CanadaMay 17, 2022
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Simons opens at Fairview shopping centre in Pointe-Claire, Que.The 182-year-old department store has opened its first store, and 16th across Canada, in the West Island. Dozens of shoppers waited outside for the doors to open.CanadaMay 5, 2022
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Calgary father shocked after dayhome operator convicted in death of his toddler gets full paroleA 60-year-old Calgary dayhome operator has been granted full parole after serving more than a year in prison for the death of an 18-month-old toddler.CrimeSep 23, 2019
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Simons apologizes after naming bra in new lingerie line after Beverley McLachlin, former chief justiceCanadian fashion brand Simons is apologizing for a new line of lingerie the company named after trailblazing Canadian women, including former chief justice Beverley McLachlin.CanadaSep 17, 2018
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Simons department stores’ rooftop beehives designed to help bee populationsSimons department stores are creating a buzz around its new urban beekeeping project. The company has joined a growing movement to protect declining honeybee populations, but will it make a difference?CanadaAug 13, 2018
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Simons takes on outside investors as it looks to build new distribution centreDepartment store operator Simons is taking on outside investors for the first time as it looks to build a new $215-million distribution centre in Quebec City to better compete in the retail market.ConsumerMay 29, 2018
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EXCLUSIVE: Laval family spreads hope and autism awareness, one T-shirt at a timeThe parents recently launched an online store selling T-shirts with inspiring messages, and a portion of the proceeds is donated to help children with autism.CanadaJan 31, 2018
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Peter Simons urges Quebec to amend tax code, says it’s an ’emergency’One of Quebec's biggest entrepreneurs, Peter Simons, the president of Simons department store supports a private member's bill to fix unfair tax laws that could be devastating to local business.PoliticsNov 1, 2017
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Simons reaping rewards of national expansionhe head of Quebec-based department store chain Simons is feeling vindicated as it completes the first phase of a five-year, $200 million national expansion.MoneyAug 27, 2017
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