26 h. ago Ontario Hudson's Bay locations that were to remain open might have to close

An Ontario judge's recent decision has raised doubts over the fate of Hudson's Bay stores in the province, including those that were set to remain open, and increases the chance that lenders might seek to push the company into receivership.Justice Peter Osborne of the Superior Court of Justice has rejected a restructuring agreement proposed by the department store’s major lenders, signaling the potential for even further financial turmoil.On Saturday, Justice Osborne issued a written ruling stating that the proposed restructuring plan was "neither necessary nor appropriate at this time." The plan had been put forward in an effort to maximize liquidation proceeds and recover some of the millions owed to Hudson's Bay's senior lenders — Bank of America, Pathlight Capital, and Restore Capital — while also providing room for the company to restructure.During a Thursday hearing, lawyers for landlords opposed the restructuring agreement that was initiated by the...

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4 d. ago SHA issues measles exposure warning in Saskatoon and North Battleford

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is warning the public about potential measles exposure in Saskatoon and North Battleford after the third confirmed case of measles.

Events

6 d. ago Toronto bar backpedals on permanent closure amid delays with new concept

Members of Toronto's CityPlace community were rattled, to say the least, when the news about the neighbourhood's beloved Fox and Fiddle location's impending closure first broke.A local fixture for years, the franchise was something of a neighbourhood watering hole despite its obvious position as a member of the nationwide pub chain.Independent or not, it served as a go-to spot for after-work drinks and sports game-viewing parties for the community's many residents and workers for years, until early 2025, when the location suddenly shut down, marking the second Fox and Fiddle location in Toronto to close within the space of a week.It wasn't all bad news when the closure was announced, though, as franchise owners, the Reign Company, who also own Fox on John, shared that a brand-new day-to-night social club called Charlie Social House would be taking over the space."We saw an exciting opportunity to create something truly transformative that aligns with our vision for th...

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6 d. ago New Maple Leafs player still hasn't moved out of downtown Toronto hotel

When Scott Laughton got traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs, it was an opportunity to return close to home.But the Oakville native is still searching for an actual home to live in.The 30-year-old forward, who, before the trade, had spent his entire NHL career with the Philadelphia Flyers after being drafted by them in 2012, is currently living in a downtown Toronto hotel, as per Sportsnet's Luke Fox.And before facing off against his former team for the first time on Tuesday, Laughton told reporters that he's actually located quite close to his former head coach, John Tortorella."I said, 'Stay in your room. I'll stay in mine. I don't even want to see you,'" Tortorella joked before last night's matchup.Tortorella might've wished he had stayed in his hotel room a little bit longer, however, with Toronto coming away from the contest with a 7-2 win Tuesday night.Laughton and his wife, Chloe, welcomed a son late last year, and despite the trade to Toronto, his family is likely to spend plen...

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7 d. ago Saskatoon Public Library temporarily closes 2 locations over overdose concerns

With an overdose crisis looming over Saskatoon, the Frances Morrison Central and Dr. Freda Ahenakew libraries have closed their doors until April 13th.

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1 week ago Province, Agency Failing Children as Windsor CAS Lays Off 10% of Frontline Workers and Closes Essex

WINDSOR, Ontario — On March 19, the Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Society laid off 26 workers – about 10 percent of their non-management staff, putting the safety of children at risk, say CUPE members working at the agency. The CAS also targeted their Leamington Office for closure at the end of this month – an additional […]

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2 w. ago Hudson's Bay liquidation may begin soon as Canada's oldest company collapses

Hudson's Bay Company has signalled its readiness to take the next major step in its creditor protection and restructuring process, a move that will significantly reshape Canada's commercial retail real estate market and result in major job losses.In an announcement on Friday night, the Canadian department store retailer announced a "store-by-store liquidation process" will begin as soon as this week.On Friday, March 14, 2025, the company filed additional documents with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice indicating that it has only secured limited debtor-in-possession financing, which now necessitates the "full liquidation of the entire business.""Assuming receipt of a Court order on Monday at the 'comeback motion,' store liquidations will begin next week," reads the news release last Friday.According to the latest court documents, Hudson's Bay intends to conclude its liquidation process by no later than June 15, 2025, at which point its store locations would also close.During the...

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4 w. ago The Beer Store begins to shutter some stores as convenience competition heats up

The chain has shuttered its East York location as part of a series of closures amid increased competition from convenience stores selling alcohol.

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