Kristin Laird
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- 3/25/2026
No Frills debuts new look in Komoka, Ont.
A mix of timber and steel gives way to what the discount banner calls a traditional warehouse feel - 3/24/2026
More than chocolate: Spring’s renewed possibilities for retailers
Easter signals a time of reset for consumers, creating opportunities for retailers to freshen up their stores and merchandise for impulse buying - 3/23/2026
Manitoba budget expands tax exemption on food, aims to cut deficit
Prepared meals, snacks and carbonated drinks will be among the tax-free grocery items - 3/23/2026
Iqaluit grocery store broken into twice
The RCMP is appealing to the public for help in identifying the suspect(s) - 3/23/2026
Manitoba Premier promises to end provincial tax on food from grocery store
The change is a key part of a budget that promises to focus on affordability - 3/23/2026
Dollarama to only pass on price increases from war where 'absolutely necessary': CEO
CEO Neil Rossy says the retailer will let competitors set the tone for whether prices should increase or decrease - 3/23/2026
Average Canadian farmland values soar again, but uplift uneven across country
Over the past year, the Canadian farmland market remained resilient with producers expanding their land base and making strategic acquisitions - 3/23/2026
Manitoba government hands down budget amid health care, affordability concerns
The budget falls on the heels of rising gas prices and recent spikes in food inflation - 3/23/2026
Retailer Dollarama reports Q4 profit and sales up, raises quarterly dividend
Though poor weather impacted foot traffic, comparable store sales for the quarter were up 1.5% - 3/23/2026
Chapman’s provides crucial funding for Hanley Institute
The frozen treat manufacturer is providing $25,000 in funding for five years
