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Canada Post Increases Prices Of Stamps
Canada Post announced an increase of stamps to $1.00. For customers wishing to buy stamps in booklets or coils, the
CRA – Tobacco Tax Increase
Federal Tobacco Tax Increase: CRA Communiacation On February 11, 2014, the Government of Canada announced in its Budget, proposals to
Tobacco Sales Bulletin
Ontario is making it easier for clerks to verify the age of customer who want to purchase tobacco products. Effective
Race is On Gala – Monday, March 17th
11th Annual OCSA Race is On Gala Monday, March 17, 2014 – Woodbine Race Track Tickets: $500.00 per person Guest
Angus Reid Opinion Poll – 69% of Ontarians Want Beer Sold in More than the Beer Store
A newly-released study of Ontarians attitudes toward beer sales shows that seven out of ten (69%) want to see more
Shocking Contraband Butt Study Results
The Ontario Convenience Store Association, the OCSA, released an updated study of contraband cigarette butts found in random locations. Research
British Columbia Looks To Modernize Alcohol Sales
The government of British Columbia is pondering whether residents should be able to add liquor to their weekly grocery list,
Changes in the Smoke Free Tobacco Act in Ontario
The Minister of Health made announcements today concerning changes to the Smoke Free Tobacco Act in Ontario and below please
Ontario’s Tobacco Strategy
In the 2013 Budget, the government reaffirmed its commitment to the Smoke- Free Ontario Strategy aimed at protecting the health