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Metro posts $217M fourth-quarter profit

Canadian grocery and drugstore retailer Metro Inc. reports strong $217 million profit in Q4 2025. Discover how the retailer performed amid competitive market conditions.

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.

George Weston posts $477M Q3 profit, revenue up 5%

George Weston Ltd. reports strong Q3 2025 results with a $477 million profit and nearly 5% revenue growth. Discover the key drivers behind this performance and what's next for the Canadian retail giant.

CJAY-TV marks 65 years on Winnipeg airwaves

Celebrating 65 years since CJAY-TV first broadcast in Winnipeg. Explore the station's history and impact on Canadian media landscape. Read more about this milestone.

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.

Last Chinese Canadian WWII Soldier Dies at 99

The last Chinese Canadian WWII soldier, Gordie Quan, died at 99. Remembrance Day ceremonies in Vancouver honoured his legacy and Cold War veterans who continue to serve.

New Ross Cenotaph: Nova Scotia's Oldest War Memorial

The historic New Ross Cenotaph, recognized as Nova Scotia's oldest war monument, was central to Remembrance Day ceremonies on November 11, 2025. Discover this important piece of Canadian military heritage.

Nova Scotia Archives WWII Collection Revealed

Explore Nova Scotia Archives' extensive wartime collection featuring rare posters and personal letters from WWII, preserving Canadian military heritage for Remembrance Day.

Ottawa's Calligrapher of Canada's War Dead

The poignant story of William Baldwin, the Ottawa artist who inscribed Canada's First World War Book of Remembrance before his name was added to the Second World War volume. Discover this remarkable Canadian legacy.

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