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The 23rd World Petroleum Organizing Committee is postponed until 2021 due to concerns about COVID-19 The event was to take place December 6-10, 2020  in Houston, but is now slated for December 5-9, 2021.

CStore Days will once again take place throughout Ontario, but with a twist.

As a category, vaping is in flux, with new rules and regulations rolling out across the country in 2020.

The British Columbia government is moving ahead with regulations designed to making vaping less appealing for young people by restricting the availability of vaping products in convenience stores.During a news conference last week, the province’s Health Minister Adrian Dix said the sale of flavoured nicotine vapour products will be restricted to adult-only shops: “We have the power to restrict flavours.

Executives from three of Canada's largest grocery chains were in communication before launching and ending temporary wage increases for grocery store workers during COVID-19, but maintain their decisions were not co-ordinated.Metro Inc.

The Ontario Convenience Stores Association is conducting a survey to gather information to share with the Ontario Government in an effort to find solutions to illegal cigarettes, while understanding the importance of the tobacco business for convenience stores.

Canada's convenience industry plays a significant role in helping the country celebrate Canada Day.From supplying fireworks, to sparklers, snacks, beverages, frozen treats, barbecue essentials and more, thank you for working hard every day so people coast to coast to coast can enjoy our national holiday.All the best to you, your team and your family!HAPPY CANADA DAYFrom,The CSNC & OCTANE team

Coca-Cola is working with Sheridan College’s Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Design Technologies (CAMDT) to produce and distribute protective countertop shields for small businesses, including local convenience stores and restaurants hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.The initiative is designed to support and help business owners continue to operate while maintaining physical distancing measures.The project came about when Coca-Cola spoke to their customers and realized that a number of smaller, local businesses did not have protective shields or or only had temporary solutions, thereby putting staff and customers at risk.“Retailers and restaurants are working hard to ensure that Canadians can get the food, drinks and supplies they need during this challenging time,” Ron Soreanu, VP, public affairs & communications at Coca-Cola Ltd., said on the company’s website.

The Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing says the number of workers Ontario breweries employ has tripled in the last decade.