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Report Ranks Kitchen Appliance Brands

Consumer Reports has released its first-ever ratings of kitchen appliance brands, one of which consistently ranked among the highest in all five categories. Read more.

Message from the Editor

Canadian groundhogs didn't see their shadow on Feb. 2, predicting an early spring this year. After the winter much of this country has endured — and it's not over yet — the news is music to many people's ears. For a chilly housing market, an early spring could come with renewed energy and optimism. The (non)start to 2026 saw home sales slide month-over-month, in large part due to a historic winter storm in southwestern Ontario. This resulted in a downshift in demand, or so the Canadian Real Estate Association believes.

Clare Tattersall, Editor

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Competition Law: What Businesses Need to Know

Understanding competition law can save a business owner from costly legal fees and help protect their company’s brand and bottom line. Read more.

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Sunpan Enters U.K. via Distribution Partnership

Canadian furniture manufacturer Sunpan has inked an exclusive distribution agreement with Libra Interiors, making its entrance into the United Kingdom. Read more.

Sandy's Furniture Concludes Nearly 50-year Legacy

After almost five decades as one of B.C.'s most trusted furniture retailers, Sandy’s Furniture concluded its remarkable legacy with a retirement auction. Read more.

Canadian Home Sales Start 2026 on Ice

The country’s residential real estate market opened the year in a slump, with sales down 5.8 per cent from the last month of 2025, as demand waned. Read more.

Tariffs Trigger Layoffs, Job Shifts at Palliser

Palliser has laid off about 40 workers in Winnipeg, as the company adjusts its manufacturing operations to offset the impact of U.S. tariffs. Read more.

Competition Bureau Reports on Algorithmic Pricing

The Competition Bureau's report summarizes feedback gathered through a recent public consultation on algorithmic pricing and its impact on competition. Read more.

BMTC Group Names New President of Tanguay

Quebec’s largest furniture, mattress and appliance retailer, BMTC Group, has promoted Louis-Philippe Auger to president of its Tanguay banner. Read more.

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