BP warns of 'tight' gas market ahead as profits surge Like others in the sector, BP has benefited from rising oil and gas prices in recent months. In largest-ever brand acquisition, Coke buys sports drink BodyArmor for $5.6BThe deal is part of a multiyear effort at Coke to move beyond sugary soft drinks and into other categories like juices, enhanced waters and sports drinks. Canadian Dairy Commission recommends large increase in farm gate milk prices The price hike is expected to be approved by provincial authorities next month and take effect Feb. 1. Tale of two Tim Hortons: Suburban, rural locations busy, downtown restaurants empty Coffee giant, which co-locates with C&G across Canada, is grappling with many of the same issues as conveniencve stores. Newfoundland and Labrador says soft drink tax coming in 2022 will be Canada's first Ready-to-drink beverages, concentrated drink mixtures and dispensed beverages like slushies and fountain sodas will all be subject to the tax. With hours before deadline, Liberals reshape pandemic aid to businesses, workers Unemployment remains high, companies face labour shortages and some sectors are further from recovery, which is prompting the government to target aid based on need. Flyers, coupons and discounts: 'Sticker shock' changing how Canadians buy food Shipping, labour and other input costs are projected to remain high, driving up prices. Amazon to hire 15,000 employees across Canada; increase wages Move could put a further pressure on already tight labour market. Grocery store sticker shock hitting consumers as drought takes toll on crops Food prices are on the rise. Key indices point to higher pump prices Report notes that refineries ramped up activity to keep pace with increased demand as economic activity picked up momentum. First Previous 14 15 16 17 18 Next Last