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IKEA Canada opens Gatineau planning and order location as part of Quebec expansion

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The opening marks IKEA Canada’s 13th Plan and order point location across Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia.

Pet Valu reports Q1 2026 results, sales increase to $375.2 million

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Revenue was $287.9 million, up 3.2% versus Q1 2025.

Dunkin’ and Foodtastic sign deal to open hundreds of locations in Canada

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Foodtastic said it will have exclusive rights to develop the Dunkin’ brand nationally through both corporate and franchise-operated locations.

Consumer insolvencies surge in first quarter to highest level since 2019

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Equivalent to roughly 17 Canadians filing for insolvency every hour during the quarter, on average.

Cineplex reports Q1 2026 results, highest quarterly revenue since 2019

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Recorded $291.0 million in total revenues, the highest first quarter revenue since 2019.

AutoCanada appoints Mike Woodward chief financial officer

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The appointment comes as AutoCanada continues operating its Canadian dealership and collision repair business while progressing the sale of its U.S. dealership portfolio.

International arrivals to Canada rise in April for first yearly increase since early 2025: Statistics Canada

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Canada recorded 4.7 million international arrivals in April, up 3.5 per cent from the same month in 2025.

Maple Leaf Foods reports higher first-quarter revenue and earnings

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Sales for the quarter ended March 31 totalled $962.9 million, up 6.2 per cent from $906.7 million in the same period last year.

CT REIT announces 3.5% distribution increase and “strong” Q1 2026 results

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The REIT also announced three new investments which will require an estimated $43 million to complete.

Pandora adds carbon footprint disclosure to lab-grown diamond collection

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Pandora formally presented the new carbon disclosure approach at the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen, a sustainability-focused gathering for the fashion industry.

Banditos Mexican Lager expands Ontario retail and hospitality presence

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The company said it intends to continue building the brand through partnerships, events and expanded distribution across Ontario markets.

Lougheed House, Burwood Distillery partner on limited-edition gin in Calgary

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A portion of proceeds from each bottle sold will support the Lougheed House Conservation Society.

Survey finds most Canadians changing spending habits amid rising living costs: Harris & Partners

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94.2 per cent said economic factors including inflation and interest rates are affecting their financial plans, while 93.6 per cent reported that rising day-to-day costs are putting pressure on their finances.

Kinton Ramen marks 14th anniversary with week-long dine-in promotion across Canada

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The anniversary campaign comes as the company continues to expand its presence in Canada’s restaurant market after launching in Toronto in 2012.

Cabot partnership to add golf course, hotel and luxury residences at Revelstoke Mountain Resort

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The project, called Cabot Revelstoke, will include an 18-hole public golf course, a 155-room mountain lodge and a limited collection of luxury residences.

Canadian unemployment rate increases in April: Statistics Canada

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April marked the second consecutive month of little change after a February decline of 84,000 jobs, Statistics Canada said.

Leon’s Furniture sees dip in sales in Q1

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Q1 Revenue was recorded at $557.2 million, a decrease of 3.8%, driven primarily by timing of delivered sales in the furniture category as compared to Q1 last year, a challenging macro environment and unfavourable weather.

Hatch’d launches National Nursing Week fundraiser for Stollery Children’s Hospital No Bounds Campaign

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The initiative is called Fuel the Frontline, and Hatch'd is turning every breakfast order into a contribution to something bigger than a meal.

Mic Mac Mall unveils Happy to Chat seating areas

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When a guest sits in these marked seating areas, it indicates to others that the person is open to striking up a conversation.

MOVATI Athletic donation campaign to provide more than 164,000 meals

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Founded in 1997, MOVATI Athletic operates 19 locations across Ontario and Alberta and employs more than 2,000 people.

Charcoal Group to open five new restaurants across Ontario

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Charcoal Group, with over 65 years in the hospitality industry, has a group of full-service restaurants across in Southern Ontario.

Peroni Nastro Azzurro launches summer campaign with Antoni Porowski

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The campaign is designed to connect the brand’s Italian identity with food, entertaining and lifestyle-focused occasions during the summer season.

Aritzia reports Q4 and Fiscal 2026 financial results, record net revenue

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"We achieved record net revenue of $1.2 billion in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2026, an outstanding 33% increase compared to last year."

Alibaba.com launches AI-focused pitch competition with more than $1 million in prizes

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The updated competition reflects what it described as a shift in global trade toward “agent-to-agent” commerce, where AI systems increasingly handle functions such as sourcing, logistics and operational coordination.

PIANO PIANO frozen pizza expands to stores across Canada

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The expansion builds on existing retail relationships with Ontario grocers including Loblaw’s, Sobeys, Metro, Longo’s and Summerhill Market.
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