Stores

• Manitoba liquor workers’ union asking for ‘fair deal’ as strike impacts private sector

  Liquor workers are still on strike, as both sides begin the negotiation process, and the effects of the picket lines are felt even in the private sector.

  Canada

  Jul 31
  
• Phase 2 of Sainte-Catherine Street revamp begins in August

  The main drag for downtown shopping in Montreal is only just recovering from three years of construction cones and machinery blocking shops and sidewalks. Now, it all begins again.

  Canada

  Jul 6
  
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• ‘Spend less’: Boxing Day shopping in the Okanagan

  Shoppers searched for the best bargains and popular items but others have decided not to spend quite as much on Boxing Day as in years past.

  Consumer

  Dec 26, 2022
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• Downtown Guelph, Ont. businesses set to welcome trick-or-treaters for Halloween event

  Around 40 participating stores will be handing out candy. There is also a contest where people can win prizes for the best costume.

  Canada

  Oct 28, 2022
• Quebec reopens stores on Sundays as province sets to expand COVID-19 passport this week

  Most Quebec stores reopened their doors following a three-week ban on Sunday shopping imposed by the government in a bid to curb the hospitalization rates.

  Canada

  Jan 23, 2022
• Spa opening in former Gap retail space shows Kingston downtown ‘healthy’

  Downtown Kingston's BIA executive director says despite challenges, many businesses in the downtown core remain healthy.

  Canada

  Jan 10, 2022
• Quebec reports 15,845 COVID-19 cases, starts Sunday store closures

  The bulk of the province's stores will be closed on Sundays, with the exception of pharmacies, convenience stores and gas stations.

  Canada

  Jan 2, 2022
• Shoppers snap up Boxing Day deals in Calgary stores

  Extreme cold and a pandemic didn't stop some shoppers on the hunt for Boxing Day deals in Calgary.

  Consumer

  Dec 26, 2021
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• Excitement, nervousness among Montreal retailers preparing to reopen

  One Montreal merchant says small businesses often provide an important bit of personal connection for their regular clients, some of whom are feeling isolated due to the pandemic.

  Canada

  May 24, 2020
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• What’s open and closed in Winnipeg during the May long weekend

  Here's a look at what's and open closed in Winnipeg for Victoria Day 2020.

  May 15, 2020