Small pharmacies may escape Target Canada’s crosshairs
The American big box store’s entrance into Mississauga will hurt chains like Shoppers Drug Mart more than smaller retailers — one local independent pharmacist explains why
Author: Karen K. Ho
I'm a global economics and finance reporter at Quartz based in New York.
Mississauga tenders contracts, helps small businesses bid for work
In recent weeks, the city has put out bids looking for companies to build a new fire station, refurbish electronics on local buses and improve rapid transit
Maxxam plans more acquisitions for its future
Testing services firm Maxxam Analytics plans to acquire more companies in the coming year as it expands across the country, says CEO Jon Hantho.
Olymel won’t be affected by XL foods recall
Pork and poultry processor’s Brampton facility won’t be affected by the massive XL Foods recall because it follows safety rules “very, very, very strictly,” the company said
Walmart Canada to open 30 new stores this month
The Mississauga-based retail giant said Tuesday that two of the new stores will be supercentre conversions and 28 will be former Zellers outlets
Maple Lodge Farms expects spike in sales due to meat recall
Chicken processer and manufacturer expects a small sales bump due to the massive XL Foods beef recall
Ottawa plans to boost medical technology funding
The federal government plans to use a Mississauga plant that makes high-tech products used to treat heart disease to announce a boost in medical technology funding
Genzyme welcomes new Health Canada drug rules on rare diseases
Biotech company Genzyme Canada is applauding a move by Ottawa to speed up approval and access to orphan drugs for patients with rare diseases, but new regulations will determine the size of any new investments at its growing Mississauga plant.
Pill-maker Patheon to focus on core Canadian operations
Drug manufacturer Patheon Inc. is pouring more money into its Mississauga pill-making plant as it continues to focus on Canadian operations
Chrysler sales increase but Brampton won’t see extra shifts
Another solid month of car sales at Chrysler and its Canadian division has the autoworkers union hopeful the company may eventually expand its Brampton car plant.
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