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Apple Unveils Major Developer Tool Updates With On-Device AI, New Xcode, and Elegant Design

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Apple has announced a sweeping set of developer tool enhancements, including a new Foundation Models framework, AI-assisted Xcode, Liquid Glass design system, and powerful new game and accessibility features — all available in early beta today.

Gloucester on Yonge in Toronto Adds Retail Tenants

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Downtown Toronto’s Gloucester on Yonge adds retail, medical offices, and heritage townhomes steps from Wellesley subway and Yorkville.

Apple Q2 2025 Earnings: $95.4B Revenue, Record EPS, and Services Hit All-Time High

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Apple posted $95.4B in Q2 revenue and a record $1.65 EPS on Services strength.

Nova Music Festival Memorial Opens in Toronto

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A powerful tribute to victims of the 2023 Nova Festival massacre opens in Toronto’s Castlefield Design District, offering space for reflection and healing.

Stéphane Tétrault joins Mastermind Toys as an Investor and Partner

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Mastermind Toys said it has been expanding its offerings beyond traditional toys.

Cadbury launches “Let’s Stick it to Hunger Together” campaign

News Briefs (Bulletin/Quick Reads) Mario Toneguzzi -
To rally Canadians around this cause, Cadbury is teaming up with some of hockey's most generous players, NHL's Nazem Kadri and PWHL's Marie-Philip Poulin.

Foxy Box continues to expand with new Cambridge location

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With 21 locations and counting across Canada, the brand continues to grow, setting new standards in the beauty industry, said Foxy Box.

David Yurman teams up with basketball stars Carmelo Anthony and Jaylen Brown

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David Yurman collections are available on DavidYurman.com as well as 51 retail stores throughout the United States, Canada, Hong Kong and France and at over 300 locations worldwide, through their exclusive authorized fine jewelry and timepiece network of retailers.

Tariffs continue to threaten inflation and food pricing: Loblaw

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While the impact of Canada’s counter tariffs was minimal on food prices in March, as retailers sell through existing inventories higher prices will begin appearing on shelf, said Loblaw.

New Circana research uncovers emerging meal pattern trends

News Briefs (Bulletin/Quick Reads) Mario Toneguzzi -
Circana is a leader in providing technology, AI, and data to fast-moving consumer packaged goods companies, durables manufacturers, and retailers seeking to optimize their businesses.

Lush Cosmetics announces partnership with KultureCity during Autism Acceptance Month

News Briefs (Bulletin/Quick Reads) Mario Toneguzzi -
The topic hits close to home for many of Lush’s team members, with 55% of staff who completed Lush’s fourth Global Demographic Survey in May 2024 sharing they were disabled, neurodiverse, and/or living with chronic illness. Of that group, 51% shared that one or more of their conditions were non-visible.

THE COOPÉRATIVE DE SAINT-QUENTIN HARDWARE STORE JOINS RONA

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RONA is headquartered in Boucherville, Québec. and its network operates and services some 425 corporate and affiliated dealer stores.

Chick-fil-A Awards Over US$27 million in Scholarships

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In Canada, 61 Chick-fil-A Restaurant Team Members received scholarships of about C$1,400 (US$1,000) or about C$3,500 (US$2,500) each, totalling about C$145,000 (US$101,500) in scholarships awarded in 2025.

NHL Playoffs Spark Canadian Spending Surge: Moneris Data

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Canadian NHL playoff games are driving huge boosts in local spending, especially near arenas, according to Moneris data.

London Drugs striving for highest sustainability standards

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As the Western Canadian retailer celebrates 80 years, London Drugs is rolling out a new store concept in Burnaby in May, which includes a first of its kind product refill station, in partnership with SC Johnson.

RONA Foundation supporting 7 Canadian NGOs as part of 2025 Build from the Heart Campaign

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The RONA Foundation is a charitable organization created in 1998 whose mission is to contribute to improving the quality of life of Canadians in need by revitalizing their living environments and facilitating access to housing.

eBay announces global payment acquiring partnership with Checkout.com

News Briefs (Bulletin/Quick Reads) Mario Toneguzzi -
With more than 2.3 billion live listings, eBay is one of the world's largest online marketplaces.

Happy Belly Food Group promotes Randall Papineau to President of Emerging Brands

News Briefs (Bulletin/Quick Reads) Mario Toneguzzi -
Happy Belly is continuing to accelerate growth across all its brands.

Colliers Acquires Triovest to Lead Canada’s Real Estate Sector

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Colliers will acquire Triovest, uniting two major commercial real estate firms to form Canada's largest platform with 95M sq. ft. under management.

Minecraft’s new interactive adventure to make Canadian debut at Square One

News Briefs (Bulletin/Quick Reads) Mario Toneguzzi -
Minecraft is the best-selling game of all time with over 300 million copies sold, entertaining players from around the world through gaming and the recently released blockbuster film A Minecraft Movie.

Annual inflation rate eases in March: Statistics Canada

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The year-over-year slowdown in the all-items CPI was driven by lower prices for travel tours and gasoline in March, said Statistics Canada.

Affirm and Shopify accelerate global expansion of Shop Pay installments

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Shop Pay Installments will become available in general access to Shopify merchants in Canada and the U.K. this summer, with cross-border commerce capabilities between the U.S., Canada, and U.K. to follow.

Bootlegger Sold to Warehouse One Parent Amid Restructuring

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Bootlegger will continue under new ownership as an Ontario court approves its sale to a Comark Holdings affiliate during restructuring.

DoorDash debuts Festival Activation Fund, helping local restaurants reach more customers

News Briefs (Bulletin/Quick Reads) Mario Toneguzzi -
DoorDash said the Festival Activation Fund will provide 15 restaurants with up to 50% off a restaurant’s summer festival fee (up to $3,000 CAD) that occurs in any Canadian city – no matter how big or how small the community is – from June 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025.

Canada’s consumer confidence hits record low in March

News Briefs (Bulletin/Quick Reads) Mario Toneguzzi -
Despite easing inflation and falling interest rates, ongoing economic uncertainty remained a significant factor impacting consumers’ confidence.

Canadian counter-tariffs on U.S. vehicles necessary retaliation: Unifor

News Briefs (Bulletin/Quick Reads) Mario Toneguzzi -
Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 320,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

Bingemans bringing Kingpin concept to St. Catharines

News Briefs (Bulletin/Quick Reads) Mario Toneguzzi -
Bingemans is a leader in entertainment, culinary and hospitality, dedicated to creating generational memories through exceptional experiences

Leyad Buys St. Albert Centre Amid HBC Exit and Redevelopment Plans

News Briefs (Bulletin/Quick Reads) Lee Rivett -
Leyad acquires St. Albert Centre for $60M as Hudson's Bay plans closure, signalling a potential redevelopment under new ownership.

Chick-fil-A opening new location in Edmonton

News Briefs (Bulletin/Quick Reads) Mario Toneguzzi -
Locally owned and operated by Jag Dhanju, Chick-fil-A The Meadows will be the fourth location to open in Edmonton.

Walmart Canada creating new opportunities for Marketplace Sellers

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Walmart Canada Marketplace Sellers can now purchase sponsored product ads on Walmart.ca and the Walmart Canada app

Bond Brand Loyalty announces new President & CEO, Morana Bakula

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Based in Toronto, Bond has 800 people and operates across eight offices throughout North America and Europe.

Ontario’s first independent lottery supporting local hospitals expands to convenience stores across the province

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Residents in several Northern Ontario communities can now easily take part in supporting their local hospital foundations, which fund critical care and services in their communities, while also gaining the chance to try their luck at winning big cash prizes.

Say hello to June, Cambie Village’s newest culinary concept in Vancouver (Photos)

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Situated on an iconic street corner in Cambie Village, June invites guests to step into a world where brasserie charm meets spirited revelry.

Business conditions deteriorate in Canada: Bank of Canada

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Sales outlooks have softened, particularly for exporters. Firms reported having sufficient capacity, and many are delaying investment and hiring decisions amid uncertainty, says the Bank.

IKEA to Open Sherbrooke Planning Studio on April 14

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IKEA Canada will open a Plan and order point in Sherbrooke on April 14, offering personalized planning services for kitchens, bathrooms, and bedrooms.

Montréal Roses Team with The Unscented Company

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The Unscented Company becomes official care partner of Montréal Roses, supporting Canada's first pro women’s soccer team with sustainable products.

St. Lawrence Farmers Market Reopens in New North Building

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Toronto's historic farmers' market returns indoors with the opening of the new North Market building at Front and Jarvis after nearly a decade.

Brewery & the Beast returns for 2025 with 3 epic culinary celebrations – Vancouver, Calgary, Vancouver Island

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Brewery & the Beast was created to educate and inform guests of the importance of being a conscientious consumer and how now is more important than ever to support responsible and sustainable Canadian food producers by purchasing their harvest in restaurants, grocery stores and markets.

Delta Bingo Etobicoke opens its doors, bringing Bingo and Vegas-style Gaming to Toronto’s West End

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Partnered with 960+ charitable organizations across 18 locations in Ontario, Delta Bingo & Gaming's charity partnerships have generated over $600 million for local communities.

Canada’s unions call for immediate action on U.S. tariffs threatening over one million jobs

News Briefs (Bulletin/Quick Reads) Mario Toneguzzi -
"These reckless and unjustified tariffs from President Trump are a direct attack on Canadian workers, our industries and our economy."

Canadian trade balance goes from surplus to deficit: Statistics Canada

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Canada's merchandise trade balance with the world went from a surplus of $3.1 billion in January to a deficit of $1.5 billion in February

Significant shift in Canadian consumer shopping habits due to US trade threats 

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67% of consumers report buying more Canadian products in the past two months, including 26% who indicate buying "much more."

Employment falls in wholesale and retail trade: Statistics Canada

News Briefs (Bulletin/Quick Reads) Mario Toneguzzi -
Employment fell by 29,000 (-1.0%) in wholesale and retail trade in March, partly offsetting an increase of 51,000 in February.

Pet Valu takes action to support increased ‘appetite’ for Canadian brands

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Pet Valu is Canada's leading retailer of pet food and pet-related supplies with over 800 corporate-owned or franchised locations across the country.

Salvation Army Thrift Store launches #EarthLovesThrift campaign

News Briefs (Bulletin/Quick Reads) Mario Toneguzzi -
Donations to The Salvation Army Thrift Store can be made at any of their 113 Donor Welcome Centres across Canada.

Hudson’s Bay Begins Sale and Lease Deal Process 

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Hudson’s Bay starts formal sale and lease solicitation processes as part of court-approved restructuring under CCAA protection.

Jimmy The Greek becomes the Official Greek Restaurant of Toronto FC

News Briefs (Bulletin/Quick Reads) Mario Toneguzzi -
As an official partner of Toronto FC, Jimmy The Greek said it will be the first ever brand to present all pre-match player walkout ceremonies during regular season home games as well as present a dedicated promotional night.

Time to Rethink Canada’s Dairy Supply Management System [Op-Ed]

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Canada’s dairy supply management system faces growing scrutiny over cost, waste, and transparency concerns—prompting calls for reform and accountability.

Understance Opens Burnaby Store at Metrotown

News Briefs (Bulletin/Quick Reads) Craig Patterson -
Understance opens a new store in Burnaby's Metropolis at Metrotown, offering inclusive lingerie sizing and personalized fittings.

Ramen Arashi expands to Langford, bringing authentic Japanese comfort food to the West Shore

News Briefs (Bulletin/Quick Reads) Mario Toneguzzi -
Ramen Arashi Langford is the sixth location in the expanding Ramen Arashi family, joining existing sites in Banff and Victoria.
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