Naomi Szeben
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- 7/19/2026
Lower gas prices bring inflation down to 2.8% in June: StatCan
Statistics Canada says the annual rate of inflation eased back below 3% in June as motorists paid less to fill up the gas tank. - 7/17/2026
Taylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states over cyclospora risk
Taylor Farms has expanded a voluntary recall of its iceberg lettuce products sourced from central Mexico because of a potential link to the multistate cyclospora outbreak that has sickened people across the U.S. - 7/16/2026
Foodborne illnesses at restaurant chains are rare but can sicken customers
Taylor Farms provided onions implicated in an outbreak linked to McDonald's hamburgers, and lettuce that were linked to outbreaks at Taco Bell. - 7/16/2026
Temporary relief in gas prices expected to pull inflation back below 3% in June
Falling gas prices in June are expected to pull the annual inflation rate back below 3% when Statistics Canada reports fresh price data on Monday. - 7/16/2026
Ontario's wine industry adjusts as smoke discourages tourists
Wineries are making adjustments for visitors concerned about the lingering wildfire smoke in the air. - 7/16/2026
Metro sells bakery production facility to FGF
Grocery giant Metro Inc. is selling a major bakery production facility to industrial baker FGF. - 7/15/2026
Safety matters for wildfire smoke and heat stress
Here's what forecourt operators, c-stores and car washes need to know to keep themselves and staff safe during extreme heatwaves and toxic air quality. Plus, Reader Poll: we want your feedback! - 7/15/2026
Couche-Tard wins TSX approval to renew share repurchase program
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. has received approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) to renew its share repurchase program. - 7/15/2026
Bank of Canada says food inflation likely to remain high for rest of 2026
Rising food prices are here to stay, says the Bank of Canada. As conflict in Iran drives up fuel and farming costs, Canadians can expect food inflation to remain high through the rest of the year. - 7/14/2026
S&P/TSX composite up in Wednesday trading, U.S. stock markets also higher
Canada's main stock index moved nearly 100 points higher on Wednesday as strength in the financial sector helped offset weakness in basic materials and technology stocks, while U.S. markets also rose.
