Three executives say the companies reached their decisions independently based on numerous factors that for some included knowing a competitor's plan.

In a unanimous vote, the House of Commons industry committee called Loblaw Companies, Metro and Empire Co. to testify on why they cancelled the bonus pay for employees on the same day last week.

In a letter to customers, Loblaw executive chairman Galen Weston says that things have now stabilized at the company's supermarkets and drug stores.

Halton Regional Police say three suspects allegedly stole credit cards from four elderly women while distracting them in the parking lot of businesses in Burlington and Oakville.

"It's up 300 per cent easily," said Supermarché PA vice-president Taso Erimos.

The closure comes just one day after the city announced they were closing parking around the pier.

Both Loblaws and Metro are raising wages temporarily for their employees in stores and distribution centres.

The Insurance Bureau of Canada says it has created a task force.

The line's eastern branch shut down shortly before 6:45 a.m. Monday after a train broke down.

In Napanee, Lennox and Addington County OPP held their first Cram the Cruiser event. The goal is to fill the vehicle with food for a local charity.