Corporate Governance

Kawartha Dairy ice cream products recalled due to possible presence of metal
The recall covers four flavours sold in Ontario Kawartha Dairy Limited is recalling certain ice cream products in Ontario due to "possible presence of pieces of metal,'' Health Canada says.
Ontario hikes ethanol content
The province of Ontario has announced it will increase the requirements for ethanol in gasoline.

ExxonMobil Canada cuts staff

Cost-cutting and layoffs continue in Canada’s oil and gas sector.
Sobeys reintroduces hero pay for workers in lockdown regions

Sobeys says it is bringing back pay premiums for staff in locations where COVID-19 lockdowns are in effect.
Manitoba c-stores advised to only sell from this list of essential items

The Manitoba government is reminding essential businesses, including convenience stores, to only sell essential items.The province has published a list of 26 essential items, many of which are part of the convenience offering.C-stores are not permitted to sell non-essential items in store and must either block areas or remove such products from shelves.C-stores, like other retailers can continue to sell essential or non-essential items online, by telephone or by remote means for delivery or curb-side pick-up.
Circle K owner Alimentation Couche-Tard grows profits to US$757 million

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.'s profits increased from last year in the three months ending Oct.
Miss Vickie's chips recalled in Eastern Canada were also shipped west

Miss Vickie's Canada says some of its potato chips that were part of a recall in Eastern Canada earlier this month due to possible glass contamination were inadvertently shipped west.
Parkland appoints Marcel Teunissen as CFO

Parkland Corporation is welcoming Marcel Teunissen as chief financial officer effective December 1, 2020.
On demand

Delivering the goods in the midst of a changing foodservice industry Nine months into the COVID-19 crisis, Canadian restaurants are in a fight for survival, investing in initiatives to re-ignite growth and recover daily traffic levels in the midst of challenging conditions that include rising infection waves, mandated reductions in seating capacity, limited hours of operations and consumer safety concerns.
Ontario's Main Street Relief Grant: Does your c-store qualify?

Ontario's Main Street Relief Grant is designed to help small businesses with the unexpected costs of PPE.To be eligible, c-stores must have two to nine employees to be eligible for grants of up to $1,000.To apply, you'll need to submit receipts or proof of costs for PPE purchased since March 17, 2020.
Retail sales up in September: Statistics Canada

Retail sales climbed more than expected in September to mark the fifth consecutive monthly increase since the record drop in April due to the pandemic, but economists warned that rising COVID-19 cases and looming restrictions could mean weakness ahead.
The November/December issue is here!

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