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Loblaw to roll out 'tariff' symbols on products seeing higher prices due to trade war

Loblaw to roll out 'tariff' symbols on products seeing higher prices due to trade war

As grocers increasingly highlight Canadian products amid a trade war with the U.S., Loblaw is rolling out new symbols alongside prices that include an indication that a product's price has been affected by retaliatory tariffs.
Hudson's Bay looking at closing half its stores amid restructuring: source

Hudson's Bay looking at closing half its stores amid restructuring: source

TORONTO — The restructuring process Hudson's Bay kicked off Friday will likely see Canada's oldest company shrink as it works to stay alive.
RBC cuts undisclosed number of staff amid 'growth strategy'

RBC cuts undisclosed number of staff amid 'growth strategy'

TORONTO — RBC says it has laid off some employees as part of its "growth strategy.
7-Eleven, Couche-Tard advance acquisition talks with divestment exploration

7-Eleven, Couche-Tard advance acquisition talks with divestment exploration

The parent company of 7-Eleven appears to be warming to a possible sale to Quebec-based convenience store owner Alimentation Couche-Tard. In a letter to shareholders, a special committee convened by Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd.
Out of office: COVID normalized remote work, but is it really here to stay?

Out of office: COVID normalized remote work, but is it really here to stay?

When the World Health Organization declared a pandemic on March 11, 2020, companies across Canada scrambled to shift their employees to home setups.
First Nation on Vancouver Island alarmed over fish farm firm's ship that hit a rock

First Nation on Vancouver Island alarmed over fish farm firm's ship that hit a rock

The 'Namgis First Nation on Vancouver Island says it wants a "thorough investigation" into a shipping accident involving a vessel owned by a fish farming company that required help from the Canadian Coast Guard.
Trump and commerce secretary indicate dairy and lumber tariffs may wait until April

Trump and commerce secretary indicate dairy and lumber tariffs may wait until April

U.S. tariffs on Canadian dairy and lumber may not arrive until next month, according to interviews President Donald Trump and his top commerce official gave to media outlets this weekend.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Canada-U.S. trade The ongoing uncertainty on the trade front is expected to carry on. Canada and Mexico won a reprieve on broad U.S.
Rise of the robots: Some homebuilders turning to automation to bridge labour shortage

Rise of the robots: Some homebuilders turning to automation to bridge labour shortage

At a housing construction site in Gananoque, Ont., Val spends nearly two months laying concrete, used to build 26 stacked townhouse units.
'The fire is still lit': How COVID-19 and its aftermath sparked a new era for labour

'The fire is still lit': How COVID-19 and its aftermath sparked a new era for labour

When COVID-19 hit, millions of Canadians were either told to work remotely or temporarily laid off as governments ordered lockdowns to protect public health. Not Arlick Leslie.