Book City Marks 50 Years as One of Toronto’s Longest-Running Independent Bookstores

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Starbucks Closing More Toronto Locations as Second Wave Hits Stores Across Canada

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Just Cuts Confirms Dufferin Mall for Toronto Debut, Canadian Expansion Underway

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Guelph's opening drew nearly 200 customers in four days, and three more Ontario locations are lined up in London and Hamilton, with the company targeting 10 to 15 salons before it scales further.

Toronto Shoppers Lead ‘Buy Canadian’ Movement as 84% Embrace Local Retail Over U.S. Brands

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Foodtastic Acquires Kinton Ramen

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Specialty Retailers Lead Ontario’s In-Store Customer Experience Rankings, Driven by ‘Sense of Belonging’

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