Who picks up the bill when tariffs bite and luxury sales soar? As Canada Goose posts robust numbers but withholds its annual outlook, the answer to who’s paying Trump’s tariffs is anything but straightforward. Canada Goose, the Toronto-based apparel giant, landed at the centre of a trade storm this past quarter. While the company’s iconic […]
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A possible Canada Post strike looms over Barrie, with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) issuing a strike notice that could halt mail delivery by Friday. With a looming Friday deadline, residents and businesses should consider getting their mail out before Friday, because the potential disruption could affect everyone. The CUPW, representing approximately 55,000
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For Barrie businesses navigating the digital labyrinth, the allure of quick fixes and generic marketing checklists often leads to a dead end—wasted resources and stagnant growth. The uncomfortable truth? Most off-the-shelf digital strategies are just noise. If your enterprise is serious about not just participating but genuinely thriving in today’s competitive landscape, understanding what Web
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Honda Canada’s decision to postpone its ambitious $15-billion electric vehicle investment project in Ontario, including significant operations near Alliston, isn’t just another corporate headline; it’s a development with substantial implications for the local economic landscape. The announced approximate two-year delay, attributed to a slowdown in the EV market, directly impacts the anticipated creation of 1,000
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Tim Hortons isn’t just pouring coffee anymore; it’s pouring celebrity capital into the fiercely competitive breakfast market, betting heavily on Ryan Reynolds. Following a successful run with Justin Bieber, the Canadian coffee giant has enlisted arguably one of the busiest men in show business, aiming to leverage his broad appeal and marketing savvy to defend
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The shadow of past US tariff pronouncements continues to stretch over the Ontario automotive market, leaving potential buyers in a state of flux. While specific policies regarding automotive tariffs have seen adjustments, the underlying uncertainty persists, prompting a critical question for consumers: is this a prudent moment to invest in a new or used vehicle
Is Now the Smart Time for Ontario Car Buyers to Act? Read More »
Another tax season culminates today, April 30th, marking the official filing deadline for the majority of Canadian taxpayers. It’s a date circled on calendars nationwide, including for many in Barrie, representing the final opportunity to submit returns to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) without facing immediate financial repercussions for tardiness, particularly if there’s a balance
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The doors swung open at 10 a.m., not for business as usual, but for the final act. At Hudson’s Bay’s flagship store on Yonge Street, and the handful of other locations previously clinging to life, liquidation sales commenced. Bargain hunters milled around, drawn by discounts reaching 70 percent, particularly on jewelry. It wasn’t just another
After 350 Years, Is This Really Goodbye for Hudson’s Bay? Read More »
In a digital landscape riddled with ever-evolving threats, the human element remains a critical vulnerability—or asset—in corporate defence. Botree Inc. is making a calculated move, announcing a significant partnership aimed squarely at transforming employees from potential risks into robust lines of cyber defence through enhanced employee training. Botree Inc., known for its Level-Up™ Training System,
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A report surfaces alleging a major automaker might shift significant production out of Canada due to trade pressures. Government officials rush to deny it, citing the company itself. But in the murky world of international business and tariff wars, separating fact from damage control is rarely straightforward, especially when billions in investment and thousands of
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