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Thousands of Quebecers descended on Fort Chambly’s National historical site to sip and to celebrate the best of Quebec’s brews and flavours. “The weather is great for the weekend of Labour Day, so it’s great,” said Joey St-Arnault with an India Pale Ale beer in hand. The festival is celebrating …
Read More »Kleen-exit: Iconic tissue brand to be wiped from Canadian shelves – National
Here’s an issue: you soon won’t be able to find Kleenex tissue in Canada. The maker of the iconic brand told Global News Friday it has made the decision to pull its tissues from the Canadian market. Todd Fisher, Kimberly-Clark Canadian vice-president and general manager, said in a statement its …
Read More »Winnipeg auto shops challenged by parts shortage amid supply chain struggles – Winnipeg
A car parts shortage is challenging Winnipeg auto shops as they navigate delays amidst supply chain struggles, according to local shop owners. However, for Frank Motors, the parts shortage is not new and mechanics have been dealing with shortages for years now. The shop mostly handles European cars. “Some stuff, …
Read More »More than 800 items are missing from the Canadian Museum of History
More than 800 items could be lost to historical memory after an audit of the Canadian Museum of History found the inventory missing and the corporation with no plans to deal with the issue. The Office of the Auditor General of Canada produced the report, which was published on Thursday, …
Read More »Xplore to offer faster rural satellite internet, alternative to Starlink after Jupiter 3 launch
Canadian rural internet provider Xplore Inc. plans to offer faster satellite internet to those in remote locations this fall following the launch of the Jupiter 3 satellite into space. The New Brunswick-based telecommunications company said the technology will provide a homegrown alternative to broadband internet service offered to rural Canadians …
Read More »Leftover, rescued produce helping food banks reduce waste
Half-price strawberries in stacked pallets and freshly gleaned spinach from a farm sit in a food bank’s walk-in fridge waiting to be redistributed. “There might be a few blemishes but you can just cut that off. It’s still good,” says Sieg Bressmer, holding a pack of deep red strawberries at …
Read More »Want to trade in your Canada Goose coat? Luxury brand brings resale program up north – National
Your next Canada Goose coat might be on its second life by the time it gets to you. The Toronto-based, luxury apparel company announced Thursday that it is bringing Generations, a platform allowing consumers to shop for and trade in pre-loved pieces from the brand, to Canada. Pieces available for …
Read More »Canadian airlines seeing more flight delays than U.S. carriers, data shows – National
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 25, 2023 6:35 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Figures from an aviation data firm show Canada’s two biggest airlines see a far higher proportion of their flights delayed compared with many of their peers abroad. Statistics from Cirium reveal …
Read More »Haven’t had enough of the colour pink? You can visit a ‘Barbie’ museum in Ottawa
You might be seeing a lot more pink than usual due to the Barbie movie release, but one Ottawa-based collector has been running a business out of the toy franchise for decades. Elizabeth Kondruss has over 3,000 Barbie collectibles for viewing. Dolls, cars, houses — some over six decades old …
Read More »‘Increasing demand’ for secondary units as homebuyers grapple with rate hikes – National
As Canadians grapple with interest rate hikes and high mortgage payments, there is a growing demand for houses with secondary units, like basement apartments and laneway homes, real estate experts say. Recent changes in zoning bylaws in cities across Ontario and Alberta have offered greater flexibility for building new secondary …
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