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At Lakeview Market in Kelowna, B.C., many labels are being changed to help answer questions staff are fielding these days. “A lot of customers have been asking where we get our products,” said Barb Hill, the store’s co-owner. “We decided to put some Canadian stickers, Canadian flag stickers on our local products, Canadian-sourced products.”The family owned store has  prided itself on buying local for decades but it thought the stickers would help shoppers navigate their choices in trying to buy Canadian-made goods.“I hope it comes out positive,” Hill said. “I hope as Canadians we come closer, support more Canadian.”The shift…

As U.S. President Donald Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs begin, Canadian businesses are trying to prepare as best they can. “We’ll definitely notice the increase … our parts prices will go up,” said Kevin Fujita, a co-owner at CSN Kustom in Coaldale.He says his southern Alberta business will be impacted and unfortunately customers will have to absorb any increases.“In our industry, we’re lucky enough to have insurance work where most of that cost, unfortunately, gets passed onto the consumer and the insurance company which will ultimately end up coming out of the customer’s pocket.”This was echoed by Aaron Sutherland, vice-president…

In September, Apple launched its latest smartwatch, introducing the Apple Watch Series 10 alongside a black rendition of the Apple Watch Ultra 2. Each wearable has its own pros and cons, as does the second-gen Apple Watch SE, but the recent introduction of the new wearables also means there are now more Apple Watch models on the market than ever before — and a lot more deals to be had.But with all of those options, which one should you pick? Generally speaking, you want to buy the newest watch you can afford so that it continues to receive software updates…

ARCHBOLD, Ohio, Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — F&M Bank (“F&M”), an Archbold, Ohio-based bank owned by Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: FMAO) announced that Peter Schork has joined F&M as Regional President of the Toledo, Ohio, and Southeastern Michigan regions. Lars Eller, President and CEO of F&M stated, “As a proven community banker, Peter brings a wealth of experience to F&M. His leadership, deep market knowledge, and commitment to building strong relationships will be an invaluable resource to F&M as we continue to grow and serve our communities. We look forward to the impact he will make in…

The German Club of Regina says it’s receiving online vitriol for an upcoming event at their venue. On March 1, The Buffalo Party of Saskatchewan is planning to host a fundraiser at the club where panelists will discuss the idea of becoming America’s 51st state.“Basically calling us fascists, neo-Nazis, supporting a Nazi regime,” Kerri Van Loosen, the German Club of Regina manager said. “(People saying) we got to watch our backs and there’s going to be protests. That they’re going to give us what we deserve and ‘shame on you Germans.’”Van Loosen said they simply rent out their banquet facility…

Google Maps now shows the “Gulf of America” in place of the “Gulf of Mexico” for users on both web and mobile in the United States. It made the change after the Trump administration formally changed the name today of the body of water spanning between the eastern coast of Mexico and the Florida panhandle. Google says it follows the GNIS, or Geographic Names Information System, a US database of location information.Users in Mexico will continue to see “Gulf of Mexico,” while the rest of the world will see the original name with “Gulf of America” in parentheses. Google says…

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Legends are born of whispers and wild hunches. When word spread of the #1 burger fan lurking among the football fan crowds of New Orleans, Habit Burger & Grill launched an unprecedented mission. Just weeks after serving first responders during the L.A. fires, their food truck team loaded up their #1-ranked Double Charburger* and headed east, trading the California coast for the heart of football festivities in search of America’s #1 burger fan. What followed was an epic burger manhunt: diesel engines humming across 1,950 miles of desert highways, roadside diners, and…

The Saskatchewan government has announced over $920 million in additional funding on Monday to “address cost pressures and respond to emerging issues” across a broad range of government sectors. The government said the $923.1 million is part of a special warrant which will give ministries additional funding when the legislature is not in session.The province said the special warrants will provide essential funds to meet the needs of the health system, crop insurance payments, public safety agency, highways, education, correctional services, and “increased costs due to the ratification of various collective bargaining agreements.”In total, 15 government organizations received funding through…

The clock has been reset for a Canadian who has been on death row in Montana for 42 years after state legislators defeated an attempt to resume executions. Ronald Smith, 67, is originally from Red Deer, Alta., and has been on death row since 1983, a year after he and another man, high on LSD and alcohol, shot and killed two young Indigenous cousins near East Glacier, Mont.All executions have been stayed in Montana since 2015 because the state requires the use of an “ultra-fast-acting barbiturate” that is no longer available. U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Sherlock ruled that pentobarbital —…

In July 2021, Valve revealed the Steam Deck, a Switch-like handheld device packed with features including a huge variety of control options, a 7-inch touchscreen, the ability to connect to external displays, and a quick suspend / resume feature. The device began shipping in February 2022, starting at $399.We’ve been keeping a close eye on the Steam Deck and rivals, and you can read all of our coverage here.