Tom Venetis

Contributing columnist, OCTANE

Author Profile

Tom Venetis is a 30+ year journalism veteran, starting as a business reporter with Canadian Press and later went on to cover Canada’s fast-growing technology business sector in the 90s and early 2000s for many B2B and news organizations. He is now a respected automotive business writer and commentator, appearing on CBC Radio. The former associate editor of Convenience Store News Canada and OCTANE Magazine, is now a freelance contributor and author of the Charging Ahead Column. Tom is also an avid book and jazz and classical record collector.

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

3/3/2024
Tim Hortons Roll Up To Win contest returns win an added anniversary prize
To celebrate 60 years, Tim Hortons is giving Canadians a chance to win a VW all-electric Volkswagen ID.4.

Tom Venetis
2/29/2024
Counterfeit erectile dysfunction drugs seized from two convenience stores in Toronto
Products can be identified by incorrect or missing LOT numbers and incorrect expiry dates.

Tom Venetis
2/29/2024
Albertans will see lower taxes, except for tobacco, vaping products and EVs
Alberta finance minister Nate Horner says new electric vehicle tax about fairness.

Tom Venetis
2/29/2024
Convenience retailer advocacy group in B.C. decries Premier’s “attack on convenience stores"
Independent convenience retailers say they are threatened by government-induced challenges and lack of consultation.

Tom Venetis
2/28/2024
PepsiCo Foods Canada takes this leap year to introduce a new snack to Canada
Food and beverage maker used the mysteriously named Nowhere Island to launch its Havoc snacks.

Tom Venetis
2/27/2024
Molson Coors announces Chantalle Butler to become president of its Canada business
Butler will succeed longtime Molson Coors leader Frederic Landtmeters.

Tom Venetis
2/27/2024
Parkland reports strong 2023 Q4 and record year-end results
Parkland’s announced sale of 157 c-store with gas operations in Canada consistent with its divestiture program.

Tom Venetis
2/26/2024
Parkland announces sale of 157 c-stores with gas in Canada
Sale of properties will happen across six provinces.

Tom Venetis
2/26/2024
Irving Oil leadership shakeup as president Ian Whitcomb steps down
Departure happening amidst ongoing strategic review of the company.

Tom Venetis
2/26/2024
Dollarama proposes $2.5M settlement in class action over products with eco fees
Quebec law firm LPC Avocats alleged Dollarama did not properly display the price of products subject to eco fees.

Tom Venetis