Monthly Archives: February 2026

Diageo, Ontario government reach agreement to keep Crown Royal on LCBO shelves — but plant closure remains

Ontario will keep Crown Royal on the shelves in the province’s liquor stores, it says, after parent company Diageo agreed to almost $23 million in spending in the alcohol and agriculture sectors. 

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Ottawa needs more data to probe claims of unpaid work at airlines: minister

Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu says her department needs more information from air carriers and unions to settle recent allegations of unpaid work in the airline sector.

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Canadian restaurants struggling to turn a profit, new report says

A survey of Restaurants Canada members found that 44 per cent of respondents were either operating at a loss or just breaking even — up from 2019 when only 12 per cent of respondents were in that same financial position. … Continue reading →

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Company behind proposed sand mining project partnering with U of Manitoba on groundwater monitoring research

An Alberta company that has proposed mining silica sand in Manitoba is partnering with the U of M on the experimental design of a groundwater monitoring network, using technology experts say is becoming more important for global groundwater research.

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Kraft Heinz halts plans to split company

Kraft Heinz has halted efforts to split the company, in a surprise move that new CEO Steve Cahillane said was necessary due to deteriorating conditions in the food industry, though ‌he called the challenges “fixable and within our control.”

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Unique Canadian fungus ‘bank’ saved by family foundation

A unique collection of microscopic fungi used for Canadian medical and biodiversity research has been saved from being shipped overseas.

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Stellantis keeping 650 staff hired for EV research in Canada, despite broader pullback

The global car behemoth might be offloading its stake in a massive electric vehicle battery plant in Canada — but it’s not giving up on electrification altogether.

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Why some Canadian companies are turning their workers into owners instead of selling to the U.S.

A new type of employee ownership comes at a time when the country is facing a wave of baby boomer entrepreneurs nearing retirement and an increased focus on strengthening the national economy in the face of a trade war with … Continue reading →

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Canadian oilpatch expected to continue bulking up through mergers and acquisitions

Last year saw a string of blockbuster Canadian deals, but it remains unclear whether foreign buyers are ready to enter the fray.

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The buzz of Milano-Cortina? Olympic drones offer dizzying perspectives

Drones that allow for high speeds following athletes’ every twist and turn offer a new perspective on Olympic play at the Milano-Cortina Winter Games.

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