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‘I will continue to fight for Quebec companies to stay here’: Quebecor mulls Transat acquisition
The head of Quebecor Inc. says he is exploring a possible acquisition of Montreal-based tour operator Transat A.T., but another prospective buyer is already a step ahead. Continue reading
Fire & Flower acquires cannabis shop in North Battleford, Sask.
Fire & Flower purchased North Battleford CannabisCo on the condition it starts operation as a licensed cannabis retailer and receives all required approvals. Continue reading
Cirque du Soleil acquires Minnesota based company as part of expansion drive
VStar Entertainment Group has about 120 employees and is best known for its PAW Patrol Live ‘Race to the Rescue’ world tour. Continue reading
Cara Operations to acquire Original Joe’s for $93M
Cara Operations Ltd. says it has signed a deal to acquire a majority stake in Original Joe’s Franchise Group Inc., for $93 million. Continue reading
5 Montreal stories you must read this week: April 1
It was a devastating week for many as well-known former federal politician and political analyst Jean Lapierre was killed in a plane crash. Continue reading
Péladeau cries foul over rotisserie-chicken deal and roasts Couillard on economy
Parti Québécois leader Pierre Karl Péladeau is crying foul over an Ontario-based firm’s takeover of the St-Hubert rotisserie-chicken chain. Continue reading
Owner of Swiss Chalet to acquire St-Hubert restaurant chain for $537M
The Quebec-based St-Hubert restaurant business has agreed to be acquired by the owner of the Swiss Chalet chain for $537 million. Continue reading
Low loonie means Canadian companies are ripe for the pickings
The plight of the loonie and low interest rates can make Canadian companies ripe for the pickings, observers said Wednesday as U.S. home improvement chain Lowe’s announced its acquisition of Quebec retailer Rona. Continue reading