What’s open and what’s closed in Montreal on Labour Day
See which banks, shops, sports centres and cultural venues will be open or closed on Monday. Continue reading
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Parker Street food bank puts out call for school supplies for students in need
This year, more than 1,000 students have been registered to receive help from the organization, but donations are not matching those numbers. Continue reading
New pilot program launched to help protect Canadian companies online
The government of Canada launched a new program aimed at protecting organizations that are based online, and researchers at the University of New Brunswick are leading the charge. Megan Yamoah has more. Continue reading
Health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Carrefour Laval
They say a person who was contagious with the virus visited a coffee shop and common areas of the mall. Continue reading
Save-On-Foods dims the lights at Vancouver store to help shoppers with autism
By Catherine Urquhart Reporter
The company said sensory friendly shopping, which debuted at its store in Kerrisdale, could eventually expand to all its stores in B.C. Continue reading
Father’s Day spending on the rise
Spending on Father’s Day gifts has reached an all time high since 2009, according to the National Retail Federation. Continue reading
More bags for your buck: How to stretch your budget at the grocery store
By Alison MacKinnon Digital Journalist
What’s the best way to stretch your meal past a single serving? A professional Home Economist says planning your meals makes your food dollars go further. Continue reading
What’s open, what’s closed during the Easter long weekend in Peterborough
Here’s a look at whose doors will be open and whose will be closed in the Peterborough area this year. Continue reading
Farmers market chosen as new anchor store to rescue Balzac’s empty mega-mall
By Jill Croteau Reporter
A new anchor tenant revealed at New Horizon Mall in Balzac is expected to attract customers. But existing owners in the multi-million dollar mega-mall say it likely won’t increase foot traffic. Continue reading
Amazon opens first space in Winnipeg
Winnipeg officially welcomed its first ever Amazon office space in the city, with room for up to 100 employees, at The Forks. Continue reading