Celebrating Our Neighbourhood Corner Stores
Convenience Stories We found this great story over at ConvenienceStories.org about a video project focusing on the different convenience stores in Toronto. Stina Dios is a student at OCAD who found the stories behind each of the convenience stores that she entered and she wanted to share them with everyone. About her project…. A collection […]
2017 Ontario Minimum Wage Increase set for Oct 1st
Minister of Labour Kevin Flynn made the announcement that the increase will come into effect on October 1, 2017, and continues the government’s efforts to ensure more workers and their families are able to benefit from the province’s growing economy. As a result, full-time minimum wage earners in Ontario are now taking home $2,782 more […]
Convenience U 2017 – A Great Success
This year’s Toronto edition of The Convenience U CARWACS Show really delivered the goods. More attendees and more opportunities to discover products, services and industry insight made the 2017 Convenience U CARWACS event a valuable date for Canada’s c-gas and car wash operators. Sited at the Toronto Congress Centre (March 7-8), the show’s new venue […]
2016 Retailers of the Year Awards
At this year’s Hall of Fame Awards two retailers were celebrated for their commitment to the industry. The 2017 recipients of the Retailers of the Year come from both the independent side and the chain sector. PHOTO: (L-R) Dave Bryans, CEO OCSA; Chris Wilcox, Vice-president and General Manager Quickie Convenience Stores; Gino Vecia, Manager New […]
SIAL 80% Discount – Special Coupon Code for OCSA Retailers
Register now for the SIAL Food Show get an 80% discount promo code SIALPROMOBK17 ==> Click here to register for the show SIAL in an international food and beverage trade show with more than 850 national and international exhibitors from 50 countries. SIAL Canada is the only national trade show that offers a complete range […]
Smoke Free Ontario Advice on ITSA Flavour Cards
There has been some confusion in the Ontario market place whether the ITSA flavour cards are a tobacco product and should be governed by the Ontario Smoke Free Act or not. As a background, ITSA is a way to infuse any dry food and dry beverage products with flavor and aroma. To use it, the consumer would […]
Plain Packaging May Not Be Best Option
Proposed changes to the packaging of tobacco products could have a direct impact on convenience stores throughout Canada. Recently, JTI-Macdonald Corp. Vice President Simon Grenier has penned a letter discussing why plain packaging may not have the positive impact that some officials believe it will. In fact, the downside of such regulation are significant in […]
The OCSA Welcomes Minister of Small Business
The province has introduced a new position, the Minister of Small Business. We’ve advocated for such a position and welcome Hon. Jeff Leal.
Tax Deductions for Small Businesses
Small businesses in Canada can be eligible for a significant tax deduction. Find out how your company can save at tax time.
Voluntary Recall In Place For Some Smokeless Tobacco Products
The NSTC is suggesting retailers voluntarily recall smokeless tobacco products with specific ID numbers.