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News•Mar 1, 2026
The Role of AI Transcription in the Future of Video Searches and Discovery
AI transcription is turning spoken video into searchable, time‑stamped text, addressing the long‑standing difficulty of locating specific information within video libraries. Modern speech‑recognition models now handle diverse accents and technical vocabularies with high accuracy, enabling instant transcript generation. By converting video into indexed text, platforms can move beyond title‑based searches to content‑driven results, directing users to exact moments rather than entire recordings. This shift is reshaping discovery, accessibility, and content repurposing across education, research, media, and marketing.
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News•Feb 27, 2026
Mercatto Expands with New Location in Port Credit
Toronto‑born Italian chain Mercatto is opening its first location outside the city core, Mercatto Centrale, in Mississauga’s Brightwater waterfront community on March 13, 2026. The 8,500‑square‑foot restaurant offers over 290 seats, including a 90‑seat patio, and introduces an exclusive brunch menu. Operated by...
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News•Feb 27, 2026
Giant Tiger and the Canadian Women’s Foundation Partner on International Women’s Day Shirt
Giant Tiger Stores Limited has launched its fourth‑year exclusive International Women’s Day shirt in partnership with the Canadian Women’s Foundation, with 100% of profits earmarked for the foundation’s gender‑equity programs. The design, created by Ottawa‑based queer artist Linh VH Nguyen in collaboration with...
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News•Feb 27, 2026
DESIGNME Launches Rooting for All Women Campaign
DESIGNME, a Canadian vegan hair‑care brand, launched the “Rooting for All Women” limited‑edition campaign on Feb. 27, 2026. The initiative celebrates women’s personal and professional transformations and donates a portion of sales, up to $10,000, to women‑focused charities, including Montreal’s Chez Doris....
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News•Feb 27, 2026
Businesses Anticipate Obstacles Ahead: Statistics Canada
Statistics Canada’s Q1 2026 Business Conditions survey shows 59.2% of firms expect cost‑related obstacles, down slightly from Q4 2025, while optimism rises to 73.1% for the next year. Inflation remains the top concern, cited by 40.8% of businesses, especially in...
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News•Feb 27, 2026
High Liner Foods Reports Financial Results for Q4 and 2025
High Liner Foods reported Q4 2025 and full‑year 2025 results ending January 3 2026. Sales grew 15% in the quarter to $270.2 million and 7% for the year to $1.03 billion, while volume increased modestly. Adjusted EBITDA fell 19% in Q4 and 11% year‑over‑year,...
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News•Feb 27, 2026
Neo Naturelle Targets Canadian Market with Hormonal Skincare Strategy
Neo Naturelle, a federally registered Canadian skincare brand founded in 2019 by chemist Nila Cook, is expanding nationwide to serve women experiencing hormonal changes such as perimenopause and menopause. After the pandemic forced a digital‑first launch, the company now combines...
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News•Feb 27, 2026
Why Retailers Can’t Afford a Bad Delivery Experience in 2026
Retailers now bear direct responsibility for delivery performance, as a UPS Capital 2025 report shows consumer blame shifting from carriers (39 % vs 83 % in 2022) to retailers. Fast delivery ranks above price for 31 % of shoppers, and 85 % of merchants...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
Roots Appoints Rosie Pouzar as Chief Commercial Officer
Toronto‑based premium outdoor brand Roots has appointed Rosie Pouzar as its new Chief Commercial Officer, elevating her from Head of Omnichannel Growth. Pouzar, who previously led Sephora Canada’s retail expansion, will oversee commercial strategy, operations, and customer insight across Roots’...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
Jimmy John’s Opens First Saskatoon Location
Jimmy John’s opened its first Saskatchewan restaurant in Saskatoon on February 24, marking the brand’s entry into the province and extending its Canadian footprint. The location at 120‑225 Payne Bend offered the first 100 guests a free 6‑inch sandwich and drink,...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
Patchwork Approach Threatens Canada’s Internal Trade Progress: CFIB
In 2025 Canada achieved unprecedented momentum on internal trade, highlighted by new mutual‑recognition legislation and the landmark pan‑Canadian Mutual Recognition Agreement. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) praised these advances but warned that uneven provincial implementation and vague memoranda...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
Veg ER for Pets Opens Etobicoke Emergency Hospital as Part of North American Expansion
Veg ER for Pets has opened a 5,000‑sq‑ft, 24/7 veterinary emergency hospital in Etobicoke, marking its first Canadian location and expanding its North American network to 121 facilities. The open‑concept design lets pet owners stay with their animals during treatment, including surgery and...
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News•Feb 24, 2026
Uber Eats Expands Canadian Grocery Selection with Launch of T&T Supermarket
Uber Eats announced the national rollout of T&T Supermarket on its platform, extending grocery delivery to the chain’s Asian‑focused stores across Canada. The launch initially covers Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario, with Quebec slated for a later release. Customers can...
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News•Feb 24, 2026
Chef and Entrepreneur Launch Canadian Chocolate Maker to Challenge Foreign Suppliers
Toronto chef Brandon Olsen and entrepreneur Michael Held are launching As We Do Chocolate, a premium Canadian‑made chocolate manufacturer aimed at the B2B market. The venture seeks to fill a gap left by U.S. and European conglomerates by offering high‑quality,...
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News•Feb 24, 2026
Home Depot Sees Fiscal 2025 Sales Surpassing $164 Billion US
Home Depot reported fiscal 2025 sales of $164.7 billion, a 3.2% increase over the prior year, driven by modest comparable sales growth. Fourth‑quarter sales slipped 3.8% to $38.2 billion, reflecting a shorter reporting period and lingering consumer uncertainty. Net earnings fell slightly...
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Deals•Feb 16, 2026
Leyad Acquires St. Vital Centre for $160.5 Million
Montreal-based Leyad has acquired Winnipeg's St. Vital Centre for $160.5 million, expanding its presence in the Prairie provinces. The acquisition positions Leyad to leverage the mall's strong tenant mix and anticipated Uniqlo store, aiming for long‑term value creation.
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Deals•Feb 3, 2026
Grosvenor Acquires Full Ownership of Broadmead Village Shopping Centre for $47.75M
Grosvenor has bought out ADMNS’s 50% stake in the Broadmead Village shopping centre in Victoria, BC, paying $47.75 million and valuing the asset at $95.5 million. The transaction consolidates full ownership of the grocery‑anchored retail asset, marking one of the first large...
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Deals•Jan 21, 2026
Northland Properties Acquires Full Canadian Rights to Denny’s Brand
Northland Properties, a Vancouver‑based hospitality firm, has acquired the trademarks, intellectual property and exclusive rights to the Denny’s brand in Canada, including an equity stake in Denny’s Inc. The deal gives Northland full control of the 85‑restaurant chain after three...
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