49 h. ago Court approves sale of Bootlegger to subsidiary of parent company

An Ontario court has given Comark Holdings Inc. permission to sell its Bootlegger business to a subsidiary of its parent company. The sale approved by Ontario Superior Court judge Peter Cavanagh will allow the apparel retailer’s numbered parent company to operate Bootlegger stores through its affiliate Warehouse One Clothing Ltd. Bootlegger was founded in 1971 […]

Economics

53 h. ago Bar owner speaks out on death of patron who allegedly had 17 beers

WOODSTOCK – A Woodstock bar owner says she won’t fight a proposal by Ontario’s alcohol regulator to ban the sale of booze at the bar for two months after the agency investigated the death of a patron who allegedly was served 17 beers. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario said Thursday it had issued […]

Events

3 d. ago JAY GOLDBERG: Poilievre the man with a plan to spur economic growth

In an election dominated by questions about who can best navigate a second term of U.S. President Donald Trump and his tariff threats, the Conservatives and Pierre Poilievre have put their best foot forward. Prime Minister Mark Carney has offered many platitudes in this election. He’s holding up his resume and hoping that it will […]

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1 week ago JAY GOLDBERG: Making the case for new trade alliance without U.S.

Canada is facing a barrage of tariffs from the United States and the prospect of uncertainty in the country’s most important trading relationship for the next four years. The United States is far and away Canada’s largest export market, with 77% of Canadian goods heading south of the border. Given the new protectionist policies of the Trump […]

Economics

1 week ago JAY GOLDBERG: Carney should embrace harm reduction for smokers

Liberal Leader Mark Carney is out to prove he’s a centrist. By ending unpopular Trudeau-era policies like the capital gains tax hike and the consumer carbon tax, Carney is clearly making a play for the political middle.  If Carney really wants Canadian consumers to believe he’s moved to the middle, it’s time for the Liberals […]

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1 week ago Ontario residents will get payments from the government next week

Good news for people living in Ontario: your monthly Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) payment will arrive soon.Many residents will see an OTB deposit in their accounts in just over a week, on April 10.This benefit is usually paid out on the 10th of each month unless there's a bank holiday or weekend, in which case, payments are issued on the last working day before the 10th.Ontario Trillium Benefit: Are you eligible?The OTB is a tax-free mix of three payments: the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, the Northern Ontario Energy Credit, and the Ontario Sales Tax Credit.You should be eligible for at least one of the three of the aforementioned credits to receive money.For the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, you could get a maximum of $1,248 if you are between 18 and 64 years old, $1,421 if you are 65 or older, $277 if you live on a reserve or in a public long-term care home, and $25 for the time you lived in a designated college, university, or private school residence in 202...

Politics

2 w. ago Here are the discounts Canadians can get at Hudson's Bay liquidation sale

The Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) liquidation sale is now underway.North America's oldest retailer officially announced that it would shutter all but six Canadian locations last week.It received approval from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to run liquidation sales from March 24 to June 15."The sales offer customers a chance to find great deals from this historic retailer that has endured for generations," reads a statement from HBC.If you haven't had a chance to check out the Hudson's Bay liquidation sale, here's a look at just how much you can save.There are 73 Hudson's Bay stores participating in the sale, in addition to two Saks Fifth Avenues and 13 Saks Off 5th stores in Canada.HBC discounts range from 15 per cent to 40 per cent off the lowest ticketed prices across the store.Canadians looking for deals at Saks Fifth Avenue and Saks Off 5th will get 15 per cent discounts off the lowest ticketed price across the store.Megan Devlin/Daily Hive"While all merchandise is being sol...

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2 w. ago JAY GOLDBERG: Parliament must end undemocratic alcohol tax hikes

Politicians should have to stand up and vote when they want to hike taxes on hard-working Canadians.  Unfortunately, when it comes to alcohol, politicians in Ottawa have been automatically hiking taxes since 2017.  They haven’t had to vote. They haven’t had to defend their positions. They’ve just let taxes go up automatically and consumers have […]

Economics

3 w. ago What to do with Hudson's Bay gift cards and rewards during liquidation

The Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) will begin liquidation sales on Monday for most of its locations in Canada — so what does this mean for any outstanding gift cards or rewards?On Friday, Canada's oldest company received approval from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to run liquidation sales from March 24 to June 15.However, HBC has sought permission to keep six stores open while starting the liquidation of its remaining locations and e-commerce business.The Bay has not shared exactly how big the discounts will be, but if you're gearing up to take advantage of them, it may be helpful to know if any unused gift cards or your rewards will still be redeemable.The Bay gift cardsAccording to the latest court filings, the retailer will accept payments by debit, credit, cash and gift card during the liquidation process.However, Canadians who want to use their gift cards have a deadline of April 6 to use them before they are no longer accepted as a form of payment.Previous court...

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3 w. ago JAY GOLDBERG: An alternative approach to ratcheting up U.S. trade war

Tariffs are taxes that are paid for by domestic consumers. That’s a point Canadians can’t lose sight of as the trade conflict between Canada and the United States continues to simmer. As soon as President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on Canadian goods entering the U.S. market, Canada’s politicians were nearly unanimous in calling for […]

Economics

3 w. ago N.B. government seeks more free movement of alcohol across Canada

New Brunswick's Liberal government wants to make it easier to move alcohol across provincial boundaries.

Politics

3 w. ago $20 million Ontario mansion sets record for most expensive home sold in its area

The breathtaking $20 million Ontario mansion just broke a record for the highest-priced home sale in the area, and one look at everything it has to offer should give you a pretty good idea why.A newly-constructed, two-storey work of art resting on a 1.2-acre lot, 928 Lynnrod Court is quite possibly Mississauga's most talked about home after recently setting a record for the highest-price home sale of a Lake Ontario property in Mississauga — and it sold off the market.928 Lynnrod Court aerial view from Lake Ontario.The sprawling 13,000 sq. ft. mansion boasts 7 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms, meaning there's ample space for a large family, guests, or to simply sleep in a new room every day of the week.Hey — if I could, I would, too.The front yard of the property features a lush garden that's fully fenced in, with a keypad and double gates that open up to a truly luxe 10-car driveway and four-car garage.The kitchen.The heart of the main floor, the kitchen features a number ...

Economics

3 w. ago JAY GOLDBERG: Further liberalizing alcohol sales could help Ontario

With the trade war between Canada and the United States ratcheting up by the hour, Canadian governments are about to be awash in red ink. Provincial governments in particular will face a world of financial hurt, with the feds taking in any tariff revenue and provinces preparing to spend billions to help impacted industries and […]

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