40 h. ago Interest in ‘elbows up’ merchandise waning ahead of Canada Day, businesses say

When Rachael Coe decided to launch an “elbows up” merchandise line at her store in Yarmouth, N.S., in March, she said it was an immediate bestseller. Within a week, Coe said her Timeless Memories shop had already made 400 sales. By the end of the first month, she had sold 2,500 products, ranging from T-shirts […]

Economics

48 h. ago Once popular ‘elbows up’ merch not a hot seller for Canada Day, vendors say

Although business owners say they are selling more Canada-themed products this year leading up to July 1, many have also noted a decline in "elbows up" merchandise sales.

Economics

3 d. ago Trump says he’s ‘terminating’ trade talks with Canada over digital services tax

'We will let Canada know the Tariff that they will be paying to do business with the United States of America within the next seven day period,' Trump posted

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5 d. ago Lazeez Shawarma Celebrates Canada Day with Free Flag Giveaway Across 60+ locations

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — This Canada Day, Lazeez Shawarma is celebrating the nation we all call home by giving away 50,000 free Canadian flags across 60+ locations in the Greater Toronto Area—once again inviting the community to show their Canadian pride and spirit. Simply walk into any Lazeez restaurant and ask for a flag—no purchase necessary. […]

Culture

6 d. ago Deals Veteran Ken Moelis Sees World ‘Getting Better Every Day’

Ken Moelis, the veteran Wall Street dealmaker, predicted a golden era of prosperity across the globe, shrugging off tariff uncertainty and wars in the Middle East.

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6 d. ago Toronto business around since 1970 is throwing a street festival for Canada Day

One Toronto business is getting extra cheesy this Canada Day by transforming its entire street into a huge festival in honour of the holiday.We all knew that Toronto, and the rest of the country, for that matter, would be taking Canada Day celebrations to new heights for 2025, as national pride soars in the face of tariff-related tensions with our neighbours to the south.It's not just friend groups getting together for backyard barbecues or heading up north for an extra-long cottage weekend, though; Toronto's businesses also seem to be doubling down on Canada Day celebrations this year, and Etobicoke's Cheese Boutique is one of them.On Tuesday, July 1, the stalwart local cheese shop is shutting down the entirety of Ripley Avenue for an evening of celebrations in the style of a good old-fashioned carnival. Think of it as a warm-up for the CNE later this summer.The festivities kick off at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, as the street comes to life with ...

Economics

1 week ago European Stocks Slide for a Third Day on Geopolitical Worries

European stocks fell for a third straight session on concerns around escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East as well as worries about stickier US inflation.

Economics

1 week ago European Gas Rises for Sixth Day With Hormuz Traffic in Focus

European natural gas prices extended gains for a sixth day, the longest streak in almost four weeks, as the conflict between Israel and Iran raises concerns over vessel traffic via the Strait of Hormuz, a key energy trade route.

Economics

2 w. ago Aya Gold and Silver Announces Upsize of Previously Announced Bought Deal to $125 Million

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES. The base shelf prospectus is accessible, and the prospectus supplement and any amendment to the foregoing documents will be accessible within one business day, on SEDAR+. MONTREAL, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aya Gold & Silver Inc. (TSX: AYA; […]

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