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  • Ontario delays new vaping regulations

    Ontario's Ministry of Health is hitting pause on a series of new vaping regulations that were to come into effect on May 1.The implementation of the new regulations, which have far-reaching effects on the convenience sector, will now be delayed until July 1, giving all parties time to make adjustments while also dealing with the business impacts of COVID-19.“We commend the Ontario government for listening to our concerns regarding the May 1st deadline to remove vaping products from our stores which was not feasible or in the public interest,” says Anne Kothawala, president & CEO of the Convenience Industry Council of Canada.
  • Essential services: Cross Canada update

    C-stores and gas stations across the country remain open under ever-changing guidelines, according to the Convenience Industry Council of Canada's Coast to Coast Update.
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  • Breakdown of co-op partnership sparks layoffs and lawsuits

    When a relationship breaks down after more than 60 years of mutual benefit, feelings are bound to get hurt.
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  • How can the federal wage subsidy program help your business?

    If your revenues have decreased by 30% you will be eligible for this subsidy The number of employees will not determine your eligibility This subsidy applies to not-for-profit organizations and charities, as well as companies big and small The government will subsidize 75% an individual's salary on the first $58,700 earned, which will mean up to $847/week.
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  • Essential services: Convenience and gas are open for business across Canada

    C-stores and gas stations across the country remain open under ever-changing guidelines, according to the Convenience Industry Council of Canada's Coast to Coast Update.
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  • Circle K stores introduce critical emergency measures

    As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to escalate, Alimentation Couche-Tard and its wholly owned subsidiary Circle K, are implementing critical emergency measures for the protection and support of the health and safety of its customers and employees around the globe.In provinces and territories across Canada, c-stores remain open, serving communities.[caption id="attachment_23686" align="alignright" width="300"] New screens at cash.[/caption]Brian Hannasch, Couche-Tard president and CEO, said in a release: "I know these are stressful, difficult days as we see the effects of this global pandemic on our lives, workplaces, and neighbourhoods.
  • We are interested in your story: How is COVID-19 affecting your business?

    At Convenience Store News Canada and Octane, we know there’s no such thing as working from home when you operate a convenience store, gas site or car wash.
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