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Convenience Retailers concerned with effect of Ontario Labour Changes on Community Stores and Part-time Jobs
In a new member survey published this week, the Ontario Convenience Store Association (OCSA) found widespread concern among retailers about
Save Our Convenience Stores – OKBA
The OKBA has launched a campaign in Ontario called SOS – Save Our Stores that will be featured in a
Tobacco Retail Dealer’s Permit – Mandatory Registration
As announced in the 2017 Ontario Budget, tobacco retail dealers that currently hold a permit under the Retail Sales Tax
National Convenience Store Day – August 30, 2017
C-Store Day to launch nationwide on August 30th, featuring retailers, customers and politicians Sixth annual event to recognize convenience stores,
Province Aims To Help Businesses Avoid Red Tape
The Ministry of Small Business has shown a commitment to reducing costs and red tape for small businesses in Ontario.
Toronto Okays Sidewalk Marketing
The City of Toronto has agreed to accommodate small businesses by modifying its sidewalk marketing by-law. Now stores will be
OCSA Opposed To Proposed Stat Holiday By-Law Changes
The City of Toronto has contemplated changes to the statutory holiday by-law that prohibits the majority of stores from opening on
Ministry of Labour Workplace Blitz Begins
This summer the Ministry of Labour aims to execute a series of summer blitzes to ensure that businesses are adhering
Minimum Wage Increase Will Lead to Fewer Part-Time Jobs
Ontario’s jump to a $15-dollar minimum wage is out-of-step with economy and puts jobs at risk May 31, 2017 –