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Meet the Woman Who Wrote the Toys R Us Jingle

Discover how Linda Kaplan Thaler created the unforgettable Toys R Us jingle in 1982 and why she initially thought it was terrible. A nostalgic look back at advertising history.

Toys 'R' Us Canada closes 38 stores, sells 12 more

Toys 'R' Us Canada has closed 38 locations this year and put 12 more up for sale, reducing its footprint from 103 stores to just 40. Learn about the retail challenges facing the iconic toy chain.

Beer Store Closes Barrie Location for Modernization

The Beer Store is permanently closing its Barrie location as part of a company-wide modernization plan. Learn what this means for local consumers and the future of retail beer sales in Ontario.

Woodward's Department Store Opens in Vancouver, 1903

On November 13, 1903, Charles Woodward defied superstition to open his monumental Woodward Departmental Stores at Abbott and Hastings, transforming a swamp into B.C.'s largest retail hub. Discover the story of this Vancouver landmark.

Loblaw Q3 profit and revenue up year-over-year

Loblaw Companies Ltd. reports increased Q3 profit and revenue, demonstrating resilience in Canada's competitive grocery and drugstore retail sector. Learn how the retail giant is navigating economic pressures.

Windsor Podcast Preserves WWII Veterans' Stories

A groundbreaking Windsor podcast is preserving the incredible stories of local Second World War veterans before they're lost to time. Discover these remarkable firsthand accounts of courage and sacrifice.

Canada Goose Q2 Loss Despite Revenue Growth

Canadian luxury outerwear giant Canada Goose reports surprising second-quarter loss despite 1% revenue increase to $281.1 million, as the company navigates wholesale challenges and invests in future growth strategies.

Ovechkin Scores 900th NHL Goal, Chases Gretzky Record

Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin etches his name deeper into hockey history, becoming only the third player ever to score 900 NHL goals in a spectacular performance against the New Jersey Devils.

Edmund Fitzgerald: 50 Years Since Lake Superior Tragedy

Five decades after the legendary freighter vanished into Lake Superior's fury, the Edmund Fitzgerald's story continues to captivate and haunt the Great Lakes region. Explore the enduring mystery of Canada's most famous shipwreck.

Inukjuak: Arctic Community That Shaped Canada

Discover how a small Inuit community in Quebec's Far North played a pivotal role in Canada's sovereignty and cultural identity through decades of resilience and transformation.

Canadian Tire Transforms Hudson's Bay Stripes

Canadian Tire is breathing new life into the iconic Hudson's Bay stripes, transforming them into stylish new products as part of a surprising retail partnership that's turning heads across Canada.

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