Naomi Szeben
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 6/11/2026
Convenience Industry Council of Canada disappointed by Quebec’s rushed energy drink ban
The CICC says the under-16 sales ban skips public education, penalizes the most compliant retailers, and was passed without meaningful consultation. - 6/11/2026
Waypoint drives brand growth with Juno partnership
Waypoint turns its Hamilton store into a music destination, building its brand through music and community partnerships. - 6/11/2026
Harnois Énergies and its Proxi convenience stores support the Canada Games
Harnois Énergies and its Proxi convenience stores announced their partnership with the 2027 Canada Games, becoming official partners of the event. - 6/11/2026
Quebec becomes first province to ban the sale of energy drinks for children under 16
The bill, scheduled to take effect in six months, makes Quebec the first province in Canada to adopt legislation banning the sale of energy drinks to most minors. - 6/11/2026
Gas analyst says prices in Alberta, Canada, not expected to drop anytime soon
If you were hoping for prices at the pump to keep falling as the summer fast approaches, you may be disappointed. - 6/10/2026
Quebec lowers electric vehicle sales targets for second time
The Quebec government has once again lowered its target for electric vehicle sales. - 6/10/2026
The new leadership triangle: Belief, builder and bonds
RCCStore26 speakers share a practical blueprint for building resilient teams in high-pressure, fast-changing organizations. - 6/10/2026
Alberta moves to designate official Alberta whisky label
With 45 distillers producing whisky in Alberta, most of which are small craft distillers, Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally says proposed legislation will boost local economy. - 6/9/2026
Bank of Canada holds key rate as Macklem downplays recession talk
While Macklem said that while the economy is weak, he wouldn't say it's in a recession. - 6/9/2026
Health experts tell Quebec politicians there are no benefits from energy drinks
The Quebec government has until Friday to pass a slew of bills, including the energy drink ban, before the parliamentary session ends. It will be the last session before the general election scheduled for October.
