Naomi Szeben
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- 8/17/2026
SPECIAL REPORT: Cold coffee brewing up sales in the convenience channel
Rethinking the convenience-store coffee program: Insights for operators who are watching the cold coffee trend heat up. Here's what you need to know. - 8/17/2026
Sobeys parent Empire to buy nine Morelli's pharmacies in Ontario
Empire, the parent company of the Needs convenience chain, is buying nine Morelli's pharmacies in Ontario. - 8/17/2026
Here's the (long) list of items facing possible tariffs from the United States
Talks between Canada and the United States are intensifying as the clock ticks down toward a midnight deadline that could see a steep 50% tariff imposed on a range of Canadian exports. - 8/17/2026
Feds move to repeal EV sales mandate without new stringent emission rules in place
The government acknowledges that ending the sales mandate would slow the rate of adoption of EVs, and could cause $90.3 billion in "potential climate change-related global damages." - 8/17/2026
LeBlanc says job 'not yet done' after meeting with Greer, Lutnick
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc left a high-stakes meeting in Washington on Monday saying the work will continue toward a deal to avoid a punishing new round of American tariffs. - 8/16/2026
Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador reach energy agreement
The new energy agreement is promised to provide the power needed run manufacturing, more EV charging stations and other electrical needed to support Canadians. - 8/16/2026
Looming spate of U.S. tariffs could weaken Canada's stance in CUSMA talks: economist
An economic report says the latest bevy of threatened U.S. tariffs could spell trouble for the renegotiation of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade agreement. - 8/16/2026
Jones Soda Q2 revenue doubles to $10.2M, raises full-year expectations
Jones Soda Q2 2026 financial results: revenue surges 108% to $10.2M driven by club sales. - 8/16/2026
Gas price rebound drove inflation up to 3% in July: StatCan
Statistics Canada says the annual rate of inflation accelerated to three per cent in July as motorists were once again paying more to fill up their tanks. - 8/13/2026
Gas price rebound expected to send inflation higher in July
Economists expect inflation edged higher in July as consumers were getting whiplash at the gasoline pumps. - 8/13/2026
Shauna Robb announces role as category manager for 7-Eleven Canada
Shauna Robb announced on LinkedIn that she is the new category manager for 7-Eleven Canada. - 8/13/2026
Big Rock Brewery appoints new president and CEO to the board of directors
Big Rock Brewery Inc. has appointed its president and chief executive officer, David Kinder to its board of directors, effective Aug. 12, 2026.
