The logo has been well-known throughout British Columbia and even across Canada for decades: a green leaf emblazoned with the words BC Tree Fruits. On Friday, the member-owned marketing collective behind the brand, BC Tree Fruits Cooperative, closed its doors — and B.C. fruit farmers are now scrambling to get their products to market. 1:28
By Rosa Saba The Canadian Press Posted July 24, 2024 8:22 am Updated July 24, 2024 12:16 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada has opened an investigation into allegations that some Loblaw customers have been unable to delete their PC Optimum
Used car prices in Canada are coming down from last year’s peaks thanks to a surge in inventory and buyers shifting back to the new vehicle market, according to a new report. AutoTrader released its second quarter Price Index report on Tuesday showing that Canada’s average used car price dropped eight per cent year-over-year to
Canada’s auto theft problem might be showing signs of easing, but drivers are likely to continue feeling the pinch on their insurance premiums, experts tell Motorcycle accident toronto today. Nearly half (48 per cent) of respondents to a recent Ratehub.ca survey said they’ve faced a “significant” increase in auto insurance premiums recently.However, there are some steps individual
Costco is increasing its annual membership fees in Canada and the United States this fall. The company made the announcement on Wednesday as it reported its sales results for June.Costco says that effective Sept. 1, Canadians holding an individual, business or business add-on membership will see their annual membership fees go up by $5 to
For the first time in years, car shoppers are having an easier time finding a deal as the auto industry bounces back from supply chain woes — and experts say the outlook could get even better. Sticker prices at dealerships have started to come down and affordability is improving, said Daniel Ross, senior manager of
WestJet says that despite reaching a deal with its mechanics’ union to end the strike that stranded tens of thousands of passengers over the Canada Day long weekend, flights are still likely to face disruptions this week. A deal was reached between the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) and the Calgary-based airliner on Sunday night
5:40 p.m. ET: The looming strike could be averted as the federal government has intervened. A looming strike at WestJet “couldn’t be worse timing” for hundreds of thousands of Canadians who booked a trip with the Calgary-based air carrier over the July long weekend, according to travel experts.The union representing WestJet mechanics issued its second
The number of complaints about grocery weight labelling filed to Canada’s food regulatory authority has gone up in the past three years, data shows, as frustration over the cost of living continues to run high across the country. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency received 89 complaints related to “net quantity concerns” from May 1, 2023
An online campaign urging shoppers to boycott Loblaw stores is unlikely to leave a lasting scar on the company’s bottom line, some experts say, but the phenomenon could hint at a deeper crisis of consumer confidence for Canada’s largest grocer. Wednesday marked the beginning of a month-long boycott planned against Loblaw’s properties, from grocery stores