Simons

• Toronto’s first Simons location marks ‘new chapter’ for department store: CEO

  Wandering through Simons's newest store a day before it opened on Thursday, Bernard Leblanc had a quiet confidence despite the busyness surrounding him.

  Canada

  Aug 14, 2025
  
• Simons to add more Toronto stores, but CEO says it’s still playing the ‘long’ game

  That strategy will be on full display next year when Simons adds locations to the Yorkdale and Eaton Centre malls in Toronto.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2024
  
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• Halifax Shopping Centre to undergo $52-million redevelopment

  The 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.

  Canada

  May 18, 2022
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• Quebec fashion retailer Simons to open new location in Halifax

  The 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. 

  Canada

  May 17, 2022
• 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.

  Canada

  May 5, 2022
• Calgary father shocked after dayhome operator convicted in death of his toddler gets full parole

  A 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.

  Crime

  Sep 23, 2019
• Simons apologizes after naming bra in new lingerie line after Beverley McLachlin, former chief justice

  Canadian fashion brand Simons is apologizing for a new line of lingerie the company named after trailblazing Canadian women, including former chief justice Beverley McLachlin.

  Canada

  Sep 17, 2018
• Simons department stores’ rooftop beehives designed to help bee populations

  Simons 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?

  Canada

  Aug 13, 2018
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• Simons takes on outside investors as it looks to build new distribution centre

  Department 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.

  Consumer

  May 29, 2018
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• EXCLUSIVE: Laval family spreads hope and autism awareness, one T-shirt at a time

  The 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.

  Canada

  Jan 31, 2018