Leading business groups ask Liberals to send Air Canada pilot dispute to binding arbitration

Leading business groups ask Liberals to send Air Canada pilot dispute to binding arbitration

Dozens of Canadian business associations across the country have signed a letter urging the Liberal government to prevent Air Canada pilots from striking by sending the labour dispute to binding arbitration.  The letter — which was signed by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the Retail Council of Canada, Food Producers of Canada and the Canadian Toy … Read more

Loblaws, Sobeys owners under investigation by Competition Bureau for alleged anti-competitive conduct

Loblaws, Sobeys owners under investigation by Competition Bureau for alleged anti-competitive conduct

Canada’s Competition Bureau has launched investigations into the parent companies of grocery chains Loblaws and Sobeys for alleged anti-competitive conduct, court documents reveal, with Sobeys’ owner calling the inquiry “unlawful.” The Federal Court documents show the commissioner of competition launched the probes on March 1, saying there’s reason to believe the firms’ use of so-called property … Read more

Loblaws, Sobeys owners under investigation by Competition Bureau for alleged anti-competitive conduct

Loblaws, Sobeys owners under investigation by Competition Bureau for alleged anti-competitive conduct

Canada’s Competition Bureau has launched investigations into the parent companies of grocery chains Loblaws and Sobeys for alleged anti-competitive conduct, court documents reveal, with Sobeys’ owner calling the inquiry “unlawful.” The Federal Court documents show the commissioner of competition launched the probes on March 1, saying there’s reason to believe the firms’ use of so-called … Read more

‘Sirfire log’ opposing BJP candidates in Haryana, says ex-CM Khattar | India News

‘Sirfire log’ opposing BJP candidates in Haryana, says ex-CM Khattar | India News

JIND: Former Haryana chief minister triggered a controversy after he made a ‘sarfira’ (crazy) remark for farmers who are opposing BJP candidates in various districts of the state. He was here in Jind district on Friday to meet BJP workers to mull over the strategy in support of Sonipat lok sabha BJP nominee Mohan Lal … Read more

After community backlash, celeb chef David Chang will no longer enforce ‘chili crunch’ trademark

After community backlash, celeb chef David Chang will no longer enforce ‘chili crunch’ trademark

Day 69:34A small business owner resists Momofuku’s bid to trademark Chili Crunch Celebrity chef David Chang says he will no longer enforce the trademark for his chili crunch condiment.  The reversal comes after days of criticism, as some said his company, Momofuku, had attempted to bully business owners from selling their own version of the … Read more

Despite backlash, some Loblaw stores still discount perishable food by 30% — not 50%

Despite backlash, some Loblaw stores still discount perishable food by 30% — not 50%

Although Loblaw has now reinstated its popular 50 per cent discounts on perishable food, some customers say they still feel shortchanged.  That’s because more than 100 Real Canadian Superstores owned by Loblaw continue to discount all food nearing its best-before date by only 30 per cent. “I was disappointed,” said Kim Siever when he recently visited his … Read more

Loblaws will no longer offer 50% discount on expiring food products

Loblaws will no longer offer 50% discount on expiring food products

If you’ve been trying to save money on your grocery bill by waiting until food is marked down to 50 per cent, get ready for some sticker shock on your next visit to a Loblaw-owned grocery store. According to an email from Loblaw Companies Ltd. reviewed by CBC News, it will no longer discount perishable foods like meat, … Read more