Target to close all 133 Canadian stores
Target will shut down its Canadian operations within 18 months of opening in 2013, affecting 17,500 workers nationwide and leaving 100 to 150 Hatters jobless per store. Court filings outline a $70 million employee fund and severance plans with Koskie Minsky as representative. Local comments were not provided.
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Zellers
Natasha Harty
Walmart
Canada
Ontario
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Digital risk awareness urged by city IT tech
Medicine Hat IT technician Marc Theriault warns consumers and parents about dangers in the digital world and offers simple steps to protect data. He cites local cases of online threats and exploitation, noting youths can access apps like Kim without age limits and stressing ongoing trust between consumers and service providers.
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Marc Theriault
Cactus Communications IT Tech
Medicine Hat
Theriault
Low oil delays Canadian federal budget to April
Finance Minister Joe Oliver announced the federal budget would not be tabled before April due to volatile oil prices. He said pre consultation data is needed and Alberta maintains a March timeline while Ontario may not be affected. Oil price drops paint a mixed economic picture with job cuts and lower energy investment.
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Chamber of Commerce
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Alberta
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