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

9/17/2025
Parkland receiving Quebec government support in its EV charging expansion efforts
Province will give the fuel and retail operator $9.5 million to expand province’s Green Economy plans.

Tom Venetis
9/17/2025
Imperial Tobacco Canada asking Ottawa to use TVPA Review to protect public health
Company highlights enforcement challenges that are fueling the illicit trade in tobacco.

Tom Venetis
9/16/2025
2025 Star Women in Convenience Awards celebrate women leaders who are driving change
Winners spoke on career goals, navigating change, and mentoring teams in Canada’s dynamic convenience industry.

Tom Venetis
9/16/2025
Trade dispute, consumer spending slowdown hurting small businesses: Equifax
Consumers are cutting back on spending and struggling to navigate a complicated trade landscape.

Tom Venetis
9/15/2025
The Beer Store closes more stores in Ontario
Closures are part of a growing number of locations being shut down by the beer retailer.

Tom Venetis
9/15/2025
Charging reliability and availability still a problem for electric vehicle owners
Canada’s c-stores can help bridge this gap, but only if they know what is happening at the charging point

Tom Venetis
9/15/2025
Kilworth Car Wash’s green roof brings environmental and customer benefits
The green roof brings customers want to have a look and then get a car wash.

Tom Venetis
9/15/2025
Inflation ticks higher to 1.9% in August, short of economists’ expectations
Rising rents and mortgage interest costs remain the biggest factors pushing the annual inflation rate higher.

Tom Venetis
9/14/2025
Canadian Tire, Tim Hortons announce strategic partnership
Both companies will link their respective loyalty programs, giving users of both more ways to earn and redeem points.

Tom Venetis
9/13/2025
Bank of Canada expected to cut interest rates after last-minute inflation report
Economist expectations for the consumer price index is for the annual rate to rise to 2%, from 1.7% in July.

Tom Venetis
9/10/2025
Consumer spending showing signs of returning to normal, Empire says
Customers continue to favour Canadian-made products months after the buy local movement took off in response to the trade dispute waged by the U.S.

Tom Venetis
9/10/2025
7-Eleven Canada joins Food Banks Canada for Slurpee Name Your Price Day
Happening on September 18 proceeds collected will be used to support food bank’s work in food insecurity in Canada.

Tom Venetis