Events

7-Eleven Day cancelled in favour of distanced celebrations
Given physical distancing measures put in place to stop the spread of COVID-19, 7-Eleven Canada is taking a different approach to 7-Eleven Day this year.The company traditionally celebrates by offering free Slurpees to customers on July 11 - the event is hugely popular, prompting long line-ups and even special visits from camps and day cares. This year, in order to prioritize the safety of staff, customers, and the neighbourhoods in which the stores operate, the celebrations will happen at a distance.
Ontario joins B.C., N.B. and N.S. with temporary eviction ban
The Ontario government is putting a temporary ban on commercial evictions to help small business owners who are struggling to pay their rent amid the COVID-19 fallout.Premier Doug Ford announced the moratorium on Monday which applies to small businesses who qualify for the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program (CECRA), where their revenues have dropped at least 70% due to the pandemic.Ford outlined the details at a news conference, saying the ban will take effect for evictions as of June 3 and last until Aug.

National Convenience Week kicks off August 31

The Convenience Industry Council of Canada is moving ahead with plans for this year's National Convenience Week, which is to take place across the country from August 31st to September 4th.
Star Women in Convenience Awards Event to take place Nov. 4

Mark your calendars!
Introducing the 2020 C-store Solutions Directory

The inaugural C-store Solutions Directory is positioned as a valuable resource for convenience operators across Canada.
Ontario offers loan of up to $500 million to lottery and gaming corporation

Ontario is extending a line of credit of up to $500 million to its lottery and gaming agency.
'Immense amount of pain' predicted for Canadian oilfield services sector

Canada's oilfield services sector is in for “an immense amount of pain'' over at least the next year thanks to low North American oil and gas exploration activity amid a worldwide glut of cheap crude, according to a report from CIBC.Drilling and well completion companies stand to suffer the most as producers will be reluctant to reverse cuts in spending and production linked to the COVID-19 pandemic and its affect on fuel demand, the analysts warn.“There is no way to sugarcoat it.
Pandemic to push back new climate targets, plastics ban, Wilkinson says

Canada's national environment agenda is the latest thing to be upended by the COVID-19 pandemic, as plans for both beefing up national climate targets and banning some plastics are likely to be delayed.Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson told The Canadian Press this week that the government remains firmly committed to its environmental promises, which were a key part of the Liberal 2019 re-election campaign.
NACS Show a go

The 2020 NACS Show is moving forward as scheduled and the global event will take place October 11-14 in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
CICC's Anne Kothawala and Tony Chapman on the convenience industry's resilience

Convenience Industry Council of Canada president and CEO Anne Kothawala joins Tony Chapman on his Chatter that Matters podcast to discuss the essential role of convenience during COVID-19.

7-Eleven Day cancelled in favour of distanced celebrations

Ontario joins B.C., N.B. and N.S. with temporary eviction ban

National Convenience Week kicks off August 31

Star Women in Convenience Awards Event to take place Nov. 4

Introducing the 2020 C-store Solutions Directory

Ontario offers loan of up to $500 million to lottery and gaming corporation

'Immense amount of pain' predicted for Canadian oilfield services sector

Pandemic to push back new climate targets, plastics ban, Wilkinson says

NACS Show a go

CICC's Anne Kothawala and Tony Chapman on the convenience industry's resilience