Canada

• TorontoEconomySep 29

  Hamilton Mayor Slams Stelco Layoffs Affecting Workers

  Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath expressed fury over Stelco Holdings Inc.'s decision to lay off up to 350 workers at the Hamilton steel plant. The layoffs follow a U.S. tariff on Canadian steel, and union representatives noted limited job availability elsewhere.

• TorontoEconomySep 29

  Bed Bath & Beyond Canada relaunches online with plans for future stores

  Sleep Country Canada has relaunched Bed Bath & Beyond Canada through an e-commerce website. The company aims to revive the brand online before potentially opening a physical store next year. This follows Sleep Country acquiring the Canadian rights after the original business faced declines.

• TorontoEconomySep 29

  Tim Hortons franchisee in Eastern Ontario hired many temporary foreign workers

  A Tim Hortons franchisee operating six restaurants in the region cited bankruptcy court filings showing that more than half of its employees were hired through Temporary Foreign Worker programs. The franchisee, M.G.B. Ventures Inc., is based in Alexandria, near Cornwall.

• TorontoEconomySep 29

  Little Debbie Snacks Return to Canadian Shelves

  Little Debbie snacks have returned to Loblaws banner stores across Canada. McKee Foods Corporation reintroduced four family pack varieties, including Swiss Rolls and Honey Buns. The popular treats had been off Canadian shelves since 2022.

• TorontoEconomySep 29

  Metro West Queen West Store to Convert to Food Basics in 2027

  The Metro store at 1230 Queen St. W., located between Dufferin Street and Gladstone Avenue, will be remodeled into a Food Basics store in 2027. The conversion is expected to take three to four weeks, with the existing Metro store remaining open until the new year.

• TorontoEconomyJul 25

  Torontonian's upset over fluctuating gas prices

  Drivers in Toronto reacted to changing gas prices ahead of a weekend adjustment. The coverage noted that prices were set to rise overnight before dipping again by the end of the weekend. No additional municipal response was reported in the snippet.

• TorontoEconomyJul 22

  Toronto-area mayors prepare local business protections ahead of possible U.S. tariffs

  Mayors across the Greater Toronto Area were reported to be drawing up plans to protect local businesses if new U.S. tariffs take effect. The move comes as municipal leaders look for ways to limit harm to employers and retailers. The report said the planning is happening before any tariff changes are fully in place.

• TorontoEconomyJul 22

  GTA mayors draw up plans to protect local businesses as new U.S. tariffs loom

  Greater Toronto Area mayors discussed plans to protect local businesses as new U.S. tariffs approached in late July. The coverage focused on how local governments were preparing for possible trade impacts on businesses across the region. The roundup did not state a follow-up action date.

• TorontoEconomyJul 22

  Pearson launches Phase 2 of its $4.5B transformation

  Toronto Pearson began the second phase of its long-term terminal overhaul. The work is meant to upgrade infrastructure and improve passenger flow through terminals 1 and 3.

• TorontoEconomyJul 21

  Toronto mayor seeks to ban surveillance pricing at grocery stores

  Toronto's mayor called for a ban on surveillance pricing at grocery stores, according to a local report highlighted on July 21. The issue relates to pricing practices that can vary based on customer data or other tracking. The roundup did not include the full details of any proposed policy timeline.

• TorontoEconomyJul 20

  Toronto Star July 20, 2026

  The issue highlighted tariff fallout affecting Canadian imports, confusion over air-conditioning charges for tenants, and concerns about high-risk crypto exchanges linked to crime. It also covered local business and culture items involving Toronto and the broader region.

• TorontoEconomyJul 17

  Blips in tourism sector roll in with smoky skies

  Tourism businesses in Toronto reported some impact from smoky skies and reduced visibility, while describing the effect as likely limited. The coverage also noted other local business and civic items affecting the city.

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