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

11/30/2025
Price vs. patriotism: Holiday season a test for buy Canadian sentiment
Most Canadian shoppers still keen on purchasing Canadian-made goods from Canadian stores.

Tom Venetis
11/30/2025
Harnois Énergies joins Opération Père Noël to help disadvantaged kids this holiday season
Harnois Énergies will donate $1 for every car wash purchased at participating Proxi locations throughout Quebec to Opération Père Noël.

Tom Venetis
11/30/2025
Tim Hortons releases new festive merchandise for Christmas season
A Tim Horton classic is also making a reappearance for the holiday season.

Tom Venetis
11/27/2025
Canada’s economy rebounds in third quarter with 2.6% growth
Exports edged up 0.2% in the three months from July to September, coming off a steep drop from April to June.

Tom Venetis
11/26/2025
Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie campaign raises $13 million for local charities
Last year, Tims guests helped raise $10.7 million through the Holiday Smile Cookie campaign.

Tom Venetis
11/26/2025
Imperial Tobacco Canada congratulates provincial governments for tackling contraband tobacco
Alberta and Ontario praised for their efforts to curb illicit tobacco traffic.

Tom Venetis
11/25/2025
Deal reached to allow grocers to avoid accepting beer and wine empties
Deal averts a potential death knell for the Ontario Deposit Return Program.

Tom Venetis
11/25/2025
7-Eleven Canada and Children’s Miracle Network launch Giving Tuesday cookie fundraiser
Partnership marks a first of its kind initiative for 7-Eleven Canada.

Tom Venetis
11/24/2025
Employment in non-alcoholic beverage sector reaches ten-year high
Sector adds $5.8 billion to Canada’s GDP amidst challenging business environment.

Tom Venetis
11/24/2025
How c-stores can profit from today’s fast-growing chocolate trends
Premium and purpose-driven chocolate products are helping Canadian consumers indulge their chocolate sweet tooths.

Tom Venetis