Basic groceries such as bread, meat, cereal and produce are already tax-exempt. The budget bill would extend the exemption to snacks, soft drinks and prepared meals such as rotisserie chickens in grocery and convenience stores.
Gas stations and convenience stores often the only option: Residents call on officials to help provide more safe, clean washroom facilities along Highway 7.
The 13% jump in adjusted earnings per share and resilient digital sales of nearly $293 million signal operational momentum, even as network sales shrinks to 7,034 locations.