Loblaw’s No Name discount stores show focus on cash-strapped Canadians
Just four months after announcing it would test out smaller-format No Frills stores, Loblaw says it will be piloting ultra-discount…
Day: August 22, 2024
2nd-largest diamond ever unearthed found by Canadian company in Botswana
The second-largest diamond ever to be pulled from the Earth, coming in at a whopping 2,492 carats, was dug out…
Canada ‘monitoring’ railway shutdown impact on safe drinking water: Holland – National
Canada’s railway shutdown has halted freight trains nationwide, raising concerns about a potential critical shortage of essential goods, including chlorine…
Canada restricts sale of nicotine pouches. Here’s what’s changing – National
In response to growing concerns about the rising use of nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs) among youth, particularly nicotine pouches, Health…
Zelenskyy visits Ukraine border area where forces launched Russia incursion – National
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made his first visit Thursday to the border area where his forces launched their surprise offensive…
Updated COVID-19 vaccines approved in U.S. amid summer surge – National
As a summer wave of COVID-19 infections continues in the United States, updated vaccines have been approved by U.S. regulators…
Why Canada’s ‘unprecedented’ rail shutdown is ‘high stakes’ for exporters – National
Despite efforts to avoid a strike or lockout, freight trains across Canada shut down early Thursday morning as thousands of…
Chick-fil-A plans to launch streaming service with original shows, reports say – National
Fast food giant Chick-fil-A has ruffled feathers over new reports claiming the company is working to expand its chicken sandwich…
‘That’s my dad!’: Tearful Gus Walz steals show as Tim Walz accepts VP nom – National
Tim Walz’s 17-year-old son was the unexpected star of Day 3 at the Democratic National Convention after his emotional reaction…
What are the rail shutdown sticking points in labour talks? – National
A lockout by Canada’s two main railway companies of its workers is underway, effectively putting a halt to freight train…