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The recycling of flexible plastics, which includes food wraps, pouches, and bags, is a particular bone of contention The province began transitioning in 2023 toward making producers pay for the recycling of their packaging, paper, and single-use items. Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government is proposing to weaken an impending slate of new recycling rules because producers of the materials said the system is getting too expensive. The province began transitioning in 2023 toward making producers pay for the recycling of their packaging, paper, and single-use items. The companies’ obligations were set to increase next year, but the government is now…

Retail gas operators and their c-store need to think beyond traditional incentive programs. Gas retail operators run any number of loyalty and incentivization programs. The most familiar one to Canadians is the gasoline discount, where customers will receive a discount on gasoline – or an item in the gas retailer’s c-store – if they stop and fill their tank. According to Joel Percy, Eagle Eye’s regional director based in Canada—Eagle Eye is a provider of API-based, cloud-native marketing platforms to power loyalty and customer engagement solutions for such businesses as Loblaw/Esso (as Eagle Eye powers PC Optimum’s loyalty program), Shopper’s…

How Christina Pomponio turned a lockdown side hustle into a sweet business Now, the Montreal-based pharmacist-turned-entrepreneur is celebrating the sweet reward: Bomboloni Boss—the Italian dessert brand she co-founded and grew from an Instagram business into a frozen product line—has landed its first national grocery deal. On July 30, 2025—almost a year to the day after she first contacted Sobeys’ frozen bakery category manager — the purchase order came in, putting the brand’s frozen bomboloni (Italian filled doughnuts) in the freezers of 700 Sobeys stores across Canada (excluding Quebec, where it had already secured a separate deal). That earlier milestone came…

Gabby Peyton knows what it means to grieve a restaurant. Not just the food, but the people, the rituals, and the way sliding into a favourite booth feels like coming home. A food writer, restaurant critic and author of Where We Ate: A Field Guide to Canada’s Restaurants, Past and Present, Peyton isn’t just fascinated with cataloguing Canada’s culinary history—she’s capturing something deeper: the way restaurants shape our collective memory, our identities and our sense of belonging. In an era of vanishing neighbourhood restaurants, Peyton doesn’t just ask why—she asks what we’re losing. She has written obituaries for shuttered diners,…

Before Tara Witt became one of the hospitality industry’s go-to voices on sensory design and furniture strategy, she was behind the bar—learning the business from the floor up. What began as a university job eventually evolved into a career at the intersection of aesthetics, comfort, and functionality. Today, Witt is the Founder of Tru Contract Interiors, known for its high-quality, commercial design solutions for restaurants, hotels, and other commercial venues across Canada. “Hospitality is the best industry in the world,” Witt says. “It’s about creating spaces where people feel welcome, whether they’re gathering or dining solo. That experience is everything.”…

“You have a million problems until you have a health problem. Then you have one problem.” This saying captures a hard-hitting truth: nothing is more important than our health. As health and wellness takes centre stage, it’s no longer about chasing the latest diet craze, juice cleanse or fitness fad. Now, consumers of all ages and across every generation are embracing a more holistic approach to well-being—one that spans everything from gut health and muscle building to mental health and weight loss. This shift presents a significant opportunity for grocery retailers. After all, what better place for products and services…

The RC Show 2025 keynote unfolded as a compelling fireside chat between Chef José Andrés and Kelly Higginson, President and CEO of Restaurants Canada. What followed was an hour of candid, wide-ranging insights from one of the world’s most influential chefs, activists and thinkers. Having recently spent six weeks filming a new show with Martha Stewart in Toronto, Chef José had taken time to explore celebrated local restaurants like Shoushin, Masaki Saito, LSL, and Actinolite, and paid visits to retail food haunts like The Cheese Boutique and St. Lawrence Market. But it wasn’t the shout-outs to where he’d been or…

A Conversation on CGLCC’s Rainbow Registered Program and New Frontiers for Inclusive Hospitality. For many businesses, especially in hospitality, inclusion starts with good intentions—a Pride flag in the window, a statement on the website, a belief that “everyone is welcome here.” But when it comes to building trust with 2SLGBTQI+ customers and staff, intention isn’t enough. And that’s where Rainbow Registered comes in. Developed by Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC), the Rainbow Registered accreditation program helps businesses turn values into fluid systems—moving beyond a flag or a sticker on the door to create environments that are genuinely welcoming, friendly,…

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The health and fitness industry has undergone a massive transformation over the past decade, largely driven by the rise of wearable technology. From smartwatches and fitness trackers to heart rate monitors and smart rings, wearable tech has evolved from a passing trend into an essential tool for anyone serious about improving their wellness. These devices do more than count steps—they provide actionable insights that help people take control of their fitness journeys like never before. Today, wellness is no longer about guesswork or one-size-fits-all programs. Data collected from wearable technology empowers individuals to make informed decisions, personalize their routines, and…