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Ontario says private pot retailers can't offer click-and-collect services

The Ontario cannabis retail regulator says private pot retailers will not be able to offer a click-and-collect service that would allow consumers to buy online and pick it up at the physical store.

toronto.ctvnews.ca

Residents intrigued and concerned over plans to develop Dufferin Mall

An ambitious development proposal for Dufferin Mall has residential groups intrigued while also concerned about potential effects on the shopping centre and surrounding area.

An overview of the plan was unveiled to the public by real estate company Primaris last week during an open house at Bloor Collegiate Institute. The company's nation-wide portfolio of retail holdings includes Dufferin Mall.

The proposal involves the construction of multiple structures, potentially ranging from 11 to 39 storeys, with new rental and retail units, as well as green space on lands used currently for mall parking which would complement similar parkland like Dufferin Grove adjacent to the shopping centre.

toronto.com

A Cape Breton store wanted workers. 500 international students applied | CBC News

The huge influx of international students at Cape Breton University is helping fill a void in the local labour market. Many need to work part-time to support themselves, and competition among job hunt

cbc.ca

Increase of Quebec's minimum wage should be gradual, businesses caution | CBC News

Following the announcement that Quebec will be increasing its minimum wage in May, one restaurant owner is suggesting that increases be tailored to different kinds of businesses.

cbc.ca