Tom Venetis

Associate Editor, Convenience Store News Canada + 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 and is now associate editor of Convenience Store News Canada and Octane Magazine. Tom is also an avid book and jazz and classical record collector.

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

2/27/2025
Alberta 2025 budget adds money for border security and fighting contraband tobacco
CICC applauds Alberta’s efforts to tackle illegal tobacco in the province.

Tom Venetis
2/26/2025
Xlerator Hand Dryer wins product innovation award
Hand dryer made to enhance hygiene, efficiency and environmental sustainability in commercial restrooms.

Tom Venetis
2/26/2025
When are tariffs expected, and on what? Key dates in the Canada-U.S. trade dispute
Timelines for when countries are hit with what level of tariffs have shifted since the original threats were made.

Tom Venetis
2/26/2025
Itochu pulls out of Seven & i Holdings buyout efforts
Couche-Tard maintains interest in taking on Seven & i Holdings.

Tom Venetis
2/26/2025
Imperial Tobacco Canada pulls vape products from PEI
Company says province's failure to enforce regulations and illegal market promoted move.

Tom Venetis
2/25/2025
ABB E-mobility helping retailers add affordable and accessible public charging infrastructure
C50 Compact Charger is made especially for retailers.

Tom Venetis
2/25/2025
Ontario to increase provincial fee on breweries in April
Ontario Craft Brewers association is asking the provincial government to scrap the increase.

Tom Venetis
2/25/2025
Liberal leadership candidates pitch plans to confront Trump in English debate
The state of the Canadian economy and U.S. President Donald Trump's trade threats topped the agenda for the Liberal party's English language leadership debate.

Tom Venetis
2/24/2025
Ontario PCs make $40B in platform promises, pledge to axe floor price for alcohol
Minimum prices for spirits vary based on volume and alcohol content and are indexed to inflation.

Tom Venetis
2/24/2025
Maple Leaf Foods reports fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results
Company says strong results lays groundwork for a ‘transformative year in 2025.’

Tom Venetis