46 h. ago U.S. companies say Canadian retailers are turning away products

Amid the "Buy Canadian" movement, some U.S. companies say retailers in Canada have been turning away their products or halting planned deals.

Economics

50 h. ago Feel the ‘Buzz’ for Earth Month: Bonterra and Volkswagen team up for EV microbus giveaway

Canadian shoppers can win the all-new All-electric ID. Buzz microbus with the purchase of Bonterra products at local retailers TORONTO, ON, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — This Earth Month, two feel-good icons have teamed up to drive Canadians to make small steps for the good of the planet: Bonterra, the innovative and sustainably focused […]

Culture

6 d. ago Cizzle Brands Adds to its Presence in Ontario with Placements of CWENCH Hydration™ in Healthy Planet and Farm Boy

The availability of CWENCH Hydration™ in Healthy Planet and Farm Boy, both of which are leading retailers in Ontario, will further enhance visibility and availability of the product as its market share continues to increase. TORONTO — Cizzle Brands Corporation (Cboe Canada: CZZL) (OTCQB: CZZLF) (Frankfurt: 8YF) (the “Company” or “Cizzle Brands”), is pleased to […]

Science

6 d. ago Svante Recognized as One of the World’s Top GreenTech Companies by TIME and Statista

Leading carbon capture and removal technology provider, Svante, named on TIME and Statista’s list of the World’s Top GreenTech Companies of 2025 Svante is one of only five Canadian companies who made the list The analysis by TIME, in partnership with data firm Statista, considered the positive impact, financial strength, and innovation of more than […]

Economics

7 d. ago Ontario fast food chain scraps U.S. expansion plans amid trade war

Amid rising tensions from the trade wars, many in Ontario are opting to buy local products when it comes to their everyday purchases. Even Ontario-owned businesses are considering this when it comes to talks about expansion.Recently, Ontario-based vegan fast food chain Odd Burger put out a press release stating that it would be halting its U.S. expansion plans due to "escalating political tensions between Canada and the U.S.""Given the global tariff uncertainty, we are putting the brakes on our U.S. expansion until pricing metrics can be formulated with certainty," said James McInnes, CEO and co-founder of Odd Burger. "We are also seeing increased demand for our products in Canada, and as a Canadian Company, we want to make sure that we focus on our core market at this time."Additionally, the company added that it believes it can help other Canadian companies transition to plant-based products made in Canada and sees a significant growth opportunity in supporting the Canadian market...

Economics

7 d. ago Small businesses prefer ‘minor’ adjustments over layoffs to deal with tariffs: poll

TORONTO — Small and medium business leaders say they could have to make minor adjustments to their operations in the short term to cope with widespread U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, but more drastic measures may be needed later on. Companies say they prefer measures such as reduced hours or hiring freezes over significant layoffs […]

Economics

8 d. ago Canadian governments rely on Starlink for critical services.

Starlink is filling a critical infrastructure gap that ought to be filled by Canadian governments and companies

Politics

8 d. ago Trump’s order to boost mining in the U.S. could end up helping Canadian companies

Latest U.S. effort to reduce dependence on China for rare earths and critical minerals

Economics

9 d. ago Vitacost Champions Clean Sports With New Collaborations Across Multiple Athletic Disciplines

BOCA RATON, Fla. — Vitacost.com, a leading online retailer of health and wellness products, is proud to announce three new collaborations that underscore its commitment to clean sports and athlete well-being. These collaborations highlight Vitacost’s Sport Certified website experience, a dedicated e-commerce platform offering an extensive selection of NSF Certified for Sport® and Informed Sport® […]

Sport

1 week ago ThreeD Capital Inc. Issues Early Warning Report in Connection with Acquisition of Securities of Avicanna Inc.

TORONTO, March 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ThreeD Capital Inc. (“ThreeD”) (CSE:IDK / OTCQX:IDKFF) a Canadian based venture capital firm focused on opportunistic investments in companies in the junior resources and disruptive technologies sectors, announces that through a series of transactions in recent weeks (the “Acquisitions”), ThreeD acquired ownership and control of an aggregate of […]

Economics

1 week ago People in Ontario reselling iconic Hudson's Bay striped blankets for a fortune

Some people are already capitalizing on the looming closure of The Bay stores in Canada.Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) filed for creditor protection on March 7 and is currently waiting for the Ontario Superior Court's approval of its liquidation plan.In the meantime, shoppers have been flocking to the Bay locations in Canada to try and nab items from its classic striped collection.Some stores have been cleared of stripes as customers are looking to take a piece of North America's oldest company home with them.Others are already making money off of the retail institution's impending closures.One particular product has been reselling for shocking prices online — Hudson's Bay's iconic multi-stripe point wool blanket. The product was first made in 1779 and was traded by HBC to Indigenous and settler communities to use as bedding, clothing, room dividers, and fabric for other items.Just this week, several listings for the blanket have popped up on resale sites like eBay and Facebook Ma...

Economics

2 w. ago Blueprint Enterprises Launches to Invest In and Accelerate the Growth of Canadian Companies

TORONTO, March 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blueprint Enterprises (“Blueprint”), a family-backed holding company dedicated to acquiring and growing exceptional Canadian businesses, launched today. Blueprint plans to make majority investments in established Canadian businesses with a long-term ownership horizon. As experienced operators and investors, the Blueprint team will provide capital, operating expertise, and strategic resources […]

Economics

2 w. ago LCBO denies viral photos of hilarious Wayne Gretzky wine labels in Toronto

Pictures allegedly taken at a downtown Toronto LCBO are going absolutely viral on social media this week in light of how hilarious — and timely, given current events — they are.A shopper perusing the offerings at the Manulife Centre location of the Crown retailer on Bloor Street claims to have spotted some peculiar product tags for one particular brand of wine: the line by Canadian hockey legend Wayne Gretzky. And they have some very convincing photo evidence to back it up.The viral post was removed from Reddit Tuesday, though the link still shows the hundreds of comments it racked up.The once-unanimously beloved Gretzky, as anyone who has been reading the news will know, has fallen out of favour in some camps recently due to his affiliation with Donald Trump, who considers the world-renowned athlete a close friend and "fantastic guy," as well as a supporter.As some fans disown Gretzky amid Trump's economic attack on Canada through tariffs and threats of a...

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3 w. ago The pandemic bubble burst — but not for these Canadian companies

When the first spring of the COVID-19 pandemic neared, West Coast Seeds found itself scrambling to satisfy Canadians who had nowhere to go and little else to do than garden. “We noticed a huge escalation in sales — and I’m not talking 20 per cent. I mean hundreds or thousands,” recalled Aaron Saks, president of […]

Economics

3 w. ago Alberta's new QR code system enhances cannabis transparency, a first for Canada

A pilot project in Alberta is aiming to transform cannabis product transparency with Metrc’s Retail ID system. By simply scanning a QR code provided at purchase, consumers gain access to lab test results, certificates of analysis (COA), product name, image, cannabinoid, and terpenes, ensuring greater trust in legal cannabis products. “The short of it is […]

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3 w. ago Companies jumping on 'buy Canadian' bandwagon, but the patriotic wave can backfire

Canadian consumers are making concerted efforts to alter their shopping habits, which is why marketing experts are advising companies to think strategically before diving into the trend

Events

3 w. ago Taxi industry pushing Toronto to ban U.S. rideshare companies like Uber

Canadian taxi and ride-hailing companies are calling on Toronto city council to be included in efforts to promote local businesses.In an open letter, Canadian companies Beck Taxi, Co-op Cabs, Toronto 1 Taxi, and Hovr called to be added to the city's recently introduced "Buy Local, Buy Canadian" campaign amid the trade war with the U.S."U.S. tech companies, among the Trump administration's biggest backers, have taken over too many Canadian markets, reshaping our laws and regulations to build monopoly power. The ride-hailing industry is a prime example," wrote the companies in the letter.They claim that U.S. companies operating in Toronto, like Uber and Lyft, have increased congestion, taken money from the TTC, lowered earnings for drivers and imposed surge pricing models on travellers.The letter argues that "app-based ride-hailing and payments are now offered by many local taxi companies as well as Hovr, a new Canadian ride-hailing platform."To do that, the companies say Toronto coun...

Economics

3 w. ago Costco to reduce Canadian products in U.S. stores in wake of tariffs

Consumers can expect a price increase on items imported from Canada, China and Mexico

Economics

3 w. ago Ontario restaurant responding to U.S. tariffs with 25% off dessert

As the trade war between Canada and the United States intensifies, many businesses across Ontario are adjusting their strategies and reducing their reliance on American ingredients, suppliers, and goods.President Donald Trump's executive order hits Canada and Mexico with 25 per cent tariffs across the board, as well as a 10 per cent levy on Canadian energy. In response, Trudeau said Canada would be hitting back with 25 per cent retaliatory tariffs on $30 billion worth of American products immediately, just after the order took effect on Tuesday.Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who is fresh off his third consecutive majority win, also followed through on his promise to remove U.S. alcohol from LCBO stores across the province, which resulted in the retailer's website being taken offline temporarily on Tuesday.As a result, many Canadian companies — including dessert chain Demetres — have taken it upon themselves to navigate the current trade challenges through creative ways."When...

Economics

3 w. ago Ontario grocery store making it easier to identify and buy Canadian products

Canadian grocery products are more important to identify than ever, and one Ontario grocery store is making it easy to find them.In the wake of the U.S. government's implimentation of tariffs on a slew of major imports from Canada, and the Canadian government's retaliatory action which sees 25 per cent tariffs places on a swath of American products, more Canadians than ever are making an effort to search for Canadian brands and products produced within the country.While certain retailers, like the LCBO, as well as a number of restaurants, have already taken action by removing American products from their shelves and menus, others will continue to stock products from south of the border, meaning Canadian consumers will have to take extra care when shopping if they hope to keep their pantry stocked with Canadian goods.While that one viral sketch from This Hour Has 22 Minites did a pretty good job at identifying a number of Canadian alternatives to American products, it ...

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