Oil is rebounding, but rural municipalities are waiting on their bills Several Saskatchewan communications are out money because oil and gas companies working within their borders declared bankruptcy in recent years. 2021 Star Woman in Convenience winner: Jennifer StewartPresident and CEO, Canadian Independent Petroleum Marketers Association (CIPMA) Gas prices climb across the country, with analysts expecting more rises down the road Average prices in Canada up 30 cents since the beginning of the year. Consumers are sipping their snacks: Report Beverages are increasingly being used as a source of nutrition and even as substitutes for food. Liberals say by 2035 all new cars, light duty trucks sold in Canada will be electric Until now the government had set 2040 as the target. Product of the Year Canada accepting entries for 2022 Time is running out to enter Product of the Year Canada and take advantage of the early bird offer. Deadline: June 30, 2021. Health Canada proposes ban on most vaping flavours it says appeal to youth Plus, nicotine cap will take effect for e-cigarette manufacturers on July 8, and retailers will have to pull products that exceed the limit after July 23. Cold comfort During the pandemic, consumers sought security in frozen foods, with ice cream and frozen novelties leading the way Foodservice providers grapple with rising food costs, menu prices expected to rise High shipping rates, delays and increases in grain costs have sent food prices soaring for restaurants and, in turn, c-stores offering foodservice. Sales of frozen foods heat up during the pandemic: Report Brands will need to figure out how to make their products stand out, which is especially important for new entries to the category. First Previous 49 50 51 52 53 Next Last