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  • Ban on vaping ads that can be seen by youth to take effect in August

    Ottawa's new rules restricting the promotion of vaping products in places young people can access are set to come into effect next month.Health Canada published regulations July 8 prohibiting vaping advertisements in public spaces where youth may be exposed to them.The ban applies to all retail locations and online stores that sell e-cigarettes, except for adult-only establishments.The measures are set to take effect on Aug.

  • Stepping-up for safety

    Wash and fuel sectors look outside the box COVID-19 has created trying times.
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  • Happy Canada Day!

    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 and Sheridan College team up to produce safety shields for c-stores

    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.

  • It’s crunch time for salty snacks as new options help expand the market

    Who needs sugary snacks when you can have salty ones?

  • 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.

  • McCowan's latest freestanding hand sanitizing station puts customer safety first

    In an effort to build customer confidence and stop the spread of COVID-19, sturdy hand sanitizing stations are an essential line of defence for c-store, gas and car wash sites.
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  • Conagra announces Mrs. Butterworth's brand review

    In the wake of increased scrutiny and accountability around the Black Lives Matter movement, Conagra is conducting a review of its famous Mrs.
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