Calorie clash: Freshii calls Ontario menu regulation ‘overly simplistic’
A regulation requiring restaurants in Ontario to display calorie counts on menus is “overly simplistic,” Freshii said Tuesday after inspectors were dispatched to ensure the
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Ontario sells what it expects to be final tranche of shares in Hydro One
The Ontario government is selling what it expects to be its final offering of shares in Hydro One, a move it says could raise more
Senate committee calls for Liberals to kill interim Super Hornet purchase
The Senate defence committee released a report Monday blasting the Trudeau government’s “political decision” to purchase Super Hornet fighter jets, while all but endorsing the
Tim Hortons CEO brushes aside skepticism of ambitious U.K. expansion plans
The CEO of the parent company of Tim Hortons is brushing off skepticism that the British will embrace its double-doubles and Timbits as it readies
Five Canadian business stories to watch this week
ABCs – Anger, Bombardier, Compensation: There could be fireworks at Bombardier’s annual meeting Thursday in Montreal. A month ago, following public uproar, the company delayed
Ontario prepared to lower corporate taxes if necessary: Minister
The Ontario government says it is prepared to lower corporate taxes, if necessary, in order to keep the province competitive with the U.S. Economic Development
Air Canada posts $37 million loss in first quarter as operating costs rise
Air Canada (TSX:AC) says a 16 per cent increase in operating costs due to higher fuel prices and other items has resulted in a $37-million
Loblaw CEO Galen Weston says company is watching marijuana legislation
The CEO and chairman of Loblaw Companies says he hasn’t ruled out the possibility of selling recreational marijuana, a slight shift in position for Canada’s
Canadian workforce seeing baby boomer boon, but lacks young talent: Statistics Canada
After nearly four decades in the workforce, 64-year-old Louise Plouffe is looking ahead to retirement. But Tristan Plummer, 23, is looking for work. Plouffe and
Two-thirds of electricity in Canada now comes from renewable energy
The National Energy Board says two-thirds of Canada’s electricity supply now comes from renewable sources such as hydro, wind power and solar energy. The board
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