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Rolling Papers and Blunts – Can They Be Displayed?
The OCSA has seen some controversy from certain Public Health Units in Ontario around the interpretation of displaying all types cigarette

Response to Ontario Budget – Need for Comprehensive Plan to Address Illegal Tobacco Market
The Ontario Convenience Stores Association (OCSA) was disappointed that the recent Ontario budget did not include a comprehensive, holistic solution

OCSA Discusses Energy Drinks with City of Toronto
As you may know by now, the City of Toronto has ruled against implementing any age-restrictions on energy drinks. Prior

First in Canada: Costco Wholesale Business Centre Opens
Unique concept benefits businesses of all sizes, from retailers to restaurants to offices. Scarborough, ON – Costco Wholesale today opened

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

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

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

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
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