MEC Returns to Canadian Ownership in Major Buyout
MEC, Canada’s iconic outdoor retailer, has been acquired by a Canadian investor group including its own executives, aiming to revive its roots and focus on Canadian manufacturing.
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Canadian Tire to Take Over Hudson’s Bay Stripes, Logos & Brands
Hudson’s Bay’s iconic stripes and brands get a new life with Canadian Tire in a $30M acquisition. A new chapter for a 355-year legacy.
2025 · Business · Employment · International · News
Microsoft to Lay Off 6,000 Employees Despite Strong Profits
Microsoft confirms 6,000 job cuts to streamline management despite strong profits. Learn why this tech giant is downsizing in 2025.
Victoria Day 2025: Beer Store, LCBO & Wine Rack Hours | What’s Open in Ontario?
Need beer, wine, or spirits for Victoria Day 2025? See which Beer Stores are open, LCBO closures, and Wine Rack locations near you. Plan ahead and enjoy the long weekend.
TD Bank to Close 38 Branches Across the U.S. on June 5 Amid Digital Shift and $3B Money Laundering Scandal
TD Bank will permanently shut down 38 branches across the U.S. on June 5, 2025, as the bank continues to…
BCE Slashes Dividend by Over 50%, Signs Major Ziply Deal with PSP Investments
BCE Inc. reduces its dividend and announces a major Ziply Fiber deal with PSP Investments to cut spending and support future growth.
The Beer Store to Close 11 More Ontario Locations by July
The Beer Store is set to close 11 more Ontario locations on July 6, 2025, adding to a growing list…
Another Canada Post Strike Could Hit by May 22—Here’s What to Know
Another Canada Post strike could be just weeks away, as negotiations between the Crown corporation and the postal workers’ union…
Canada’s Wonderland Drip Pricing Lawsuit: Hidden Fees Spark Legal Battle in 2025
The Competition Bureau is suing Canada’s Wonderland for drip pricing—hidden ticket fees added at checkout. Here’s what’s at stake.
EB Games Canada Returns: GameStop Sells Canadian Stores to Toy Entrepreneur Stephan Tetrault
GameStop Canada has a new owner—and a new (old) name. French-Canadian entrepreneur Stephan Tetrault has officially acquired GameStop’s Canadian business…
Trump Offers Temporary Tariff Relief for Canadian Auto Parts Under USMCA
Canadian auto parts manufacturers just caught a break—but it comes with strings attached. In a policy shift announced this week,…
Scotiabank Outage 2025: Customers Still Facing Issues After Third-Party Glitch
Scotiabank confirms a third-party issue disrupted transfers and balance displays. Some customers still affected. Bank pledges to reimburse fees.
GM Oshawa Layoffs 2025: 700 Workers Cut as U.S. Tariffs Hit Auto Sector
GM Oshawa will lay off 700 workers at its Oshawa Assembly Plant this fall, according to the union representing plant…
Telus Surpasses Rogers as Most Complained-About Telecom Provider in Canada
For the first time since the CCTS began tracking complaints in 2007, Telus has topped the list of Canada’s most…
RBC Abandons $500B Sustainable Finance Goal Amid Greenwashing Law Scrutiny
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), the country’s largest financial institution, has pulled the plug on its major sustainable finance commitment…
Trump to Sign Executive Order Easing Auto Industry Tariffs Today
U.S. President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on auto industry tariffs today, the White House confirmed. The decision…
2025 · Business · International · News
Slate Auto Unveils $20,000 Electric Truck, Challenging Tesla
Slate Auto, an electric vehicle startup backed by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, has unveiled its first-ever electric truck, aiming to…
Hudson’s Bay to Close Final Stores and Auction Historic Artifacts
The last six Hudson’s Bay stores in Canada will begin liquidating merchandise this Friday, marking what could be the final…
Air Canada Loses Class Action Lawsuit Over Hidden Ticket Fees
Air Canada has been ordered to pay over $10 million in damages after losing a class action lawsuit over hidden…
Frank and Oak to Shut All Stores, Sell Brand IP Amid Canadian Retail Reshuffle
Canadian lifestyle brand Frank and Oak is set to close all 14 of its remaining brick-and-mortar stores in the coming…
General Mills Boycott 2025: Why It’s More Than Just Cereal
The General Mills boycott is underway, and it’s not just about cereal. From April 21 to April 28, People’s Union…