Naomi Szeben
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- 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
Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp. announces election of directors
At the meeting the Pizza Pizza shareholders represented in person or by proxy holding 5,354,713 common shares of the Company, representing 21.75% of the issued and outstanding shares. - 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. - 6/8/2026
World Cup driving spike in counterfeit goods, Canadian, U.S. border officials say
Canadian and U.S. border law enforcement officials said Friday they expect to see a surge in counterfeit goods linked to the World Cup. - 6/8/2026
Guru to accuse Pepsi bottler of abusing dominant position at Competition Tribunal
Guru has valued the case at $15 million, which it says is the amount Pepsi Bottling Group has derived from allegedly abusing its position. - 6/7/2026
Straight up problems: Retailers describe LCBO system transition that’s "on the rocks"
Retailers reveal growing pains behind Ontario’s transition to a new alcohol ordering and claims platform, and some advice to overcome setbacks. - 6/7/2026
Jones Soda rolls out "Fallout" game-inspired flavours
The soda company announced a multi-flavoured 12-pack will arrive in club stores across the United States and Canada. - 6/7/2026
Government seeks input on trademark changes for "Place of Origin" products
The consultation will explore expanding "place of origin" trademark protections on alcohol products, industrial products and some crafts with a special focus on Indigenous knowledge. - 6/7/2026
Fifth straight rate hold expected as Bank of Canada meets Wednesday
The central bank held its policy rate at 2.25% when it last met in April. Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem at the time did not rule out future adjustments depending on how risks play out. - 6/4/2026
Quebec health minister to table bill to protect teens from energy drinks
Maïté Blanchette Vézina told reporters Thursday that she does not want to rush legislation that would restrict or ban the sale of the drinks. - 6/4/2026
Economy adds 88,000 jobs as unemployment rate falls to 6.6%: StatCan
Growth last month was concentrated in full-time work, StatCan said, and was widespread across industries.
