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Calgary Herald
3 days ago
- Business
- Calgary Herald
‘I can feel their enthusiasm': Billionaire Ruby Liu holds job fair to bolster bid to take over HBC leases
Vancouver-based billionaire Ruby Liu was welcomed by dozens of former Hudson's Bay employees at a job fair in Toronto on Saturday, as her organization staged a recruitment event for new stores she plans to open up after taking over the Bay's leases. Article content Liu has not received court approval to take over 25 of the Bay's leases as per a deal inked in May, and has yet to satisfy the demands of some of the landlords who have raised concerns about her takeover and want her to submit a proper business plan. One of Hudson's Bay senior lenders filed a motion this month to terminate the deal with Liu, arguing that the delay is costing the company money. Article content Article content But none of these factors seemed to discourage Liu on Saturday, who danced with applicants, walked around with a selfie stick to take photos and promote the event on social media and even briefly paused her recruiting to sing the national anthem. Article content 'I am confident that we are going to get the stores, so we are preparing for that,' Liu, whose statement was translated, told reporters at the event. 'We have received almost a thousand resumés online. I wanted to meet these candidates in person. I can feel their enthusiasm.' Article content Liu agreed to take over the leases for 28 of 96 Hudson's Bay stores, all of which were shut down last month as Canada's oldest retailer, which filed for bankruptcy protection under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act in March, looks to pay back millions of dollars to its creditors. Aside from monetizing its leases, the Bay also fired all its employees, sold intellectual property rights to Canadian Tire and is looking to auction its valuable artifacts. Article content Article content Each of those steps, including Liu's deal, needs to be approved by an Ontario court. Article content Article content Last week, an Ontario court was supposed to make a decision on whether or not HBC should cancel Liu's agreement, but that hearing had to be postponed, mostly because Liu arrived at court without a lawyer. Article content Liu said that her previous legal counsel had quit on Sunday afternoon, ahead of the hearing, which took place on Tuesday. Article content 'Our previous legal counsel didn't help us submit the business plan to the landlords and some materials we hoped to submit,' she said. 'We are very disappointed.' Article content Article content But things have changed since then, said Liu, who hired a new lawyer and hopes to go to court in mid-August. 'We want to meet with the landlords more and more,' she said. 'It was not arranged in the past as we wished and we hope that will be happening.' Article content Liu said that she is willing to 'share the profits' with landlords from her flagship stores, which are going to be 'fun and exciting,' she said during a speech at the event.
Hamilton Spectator
5 days ago
- Health
- Hamilton Spectator
Canadian Tire product recalls: Chainsaws, air conditioners, hunting products, fishing gear and more
Health Canada has issued recalls notice for a number of products sold at Canadian Tire. Canadian Tire recently updated its website's recall page , adding a number of recalled products sold at the popular store — including part of a kids' fishing set, air conditioners, hunting products, part of a popular cooking appliance, as well as chainsaws and pole saws. Health Canada has issued a recall notice for Yardworks and Worx electric corded chainsaws and pole saws, due to a laceration hazard posed by a faulty switch. Recalled products were sold at Canadian Tire . A recall alert issued July 3 noted 3,028 units of the affected products were sold in Canada and 49,000 were sold in the United States. The impacted products were sold from September 2024 to March 2025. Health Canada has issued a consumer product recall for various ProXpédition hunting products , due to lack of labelling information. 'Immediately stop using the recalled products and contact ProXpédition to obtain a corrected label,' the Health Canada recall notice published on May 5 warns. The products were sold through Amazon and Canadian Tire. Health Canada explains the recalled hunting supply products don't have the proper consumer chemical labelling required by Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act. The Ninja Foodi Tendercrisp pressure-cooking lid has been recalled due to a potential burn hazard. 'Immediately stop using the multi-cooker's pressure-cooking function, discard the pressure-cooking lid, and contact SharkNinja to arrange for a replacement pressure-cooking lid,' Health Canada instructs consumers in a product recall notice on May 1 . Health Canada warns the lid can be opened during use which could cause hot contents to escape, posing a burn risk. In Canada, the product was sold at Walmart, Canadian Tire, Best Buy, Costco and possibly more. The jig, a type of weighted lure, included in the Discovery branded rod and reel combo kits has been recalled due to excess presence of lead. 'Immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Lil Anglers to receive a refund for the jig,' Health Canada warns in a recall notice published on June 2 . The kits were sold at Canadian Tire and possibly through other retailers. Health Canada updated an initial recall notice on June 23 to update model numbers. The recall notice now indicates only the U window air conditioners are recalled over mould concerns. Health Canada's recall notice shows Danby, Frigidaire, Insignia, Midea and Perfect Aire brands have been impacted by the recall in this country. Health Canada explains pooled water in the air conditioners can fail to drain quickly enough, which can lead to mould growth. 'Mould exposure poses risks of respiratory issues or other infections to some consumers,' the health agency warns. Recalled air conditioners were sold in Canada through Home Hardware, Best Buy, Costco, Home Depot, Amazon, Canadian Tire and Walmart — and possibly other stores. You can report a food concern or complaint to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency online. Consumers can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of products by filling out a consumer product incident report form . Report any drug or health product side effects or complaints to Health Canada. You can check for more recall notices published by Health Canada and CFIA online . Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Hamilton Spectator
5 days ago
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Chainsaws and pole saws sold at Canadian Tire recalled
Health Canada has issued a recall notice for Yardworks and Worx electric corded chainsaws and pole saws due to a laceration hazard posed by a faulty switch. Recalled products were sold at Canadian Tire. A recall alert issued July 3 noted 3,028 units of the affected products were sold in Canada and 49,000 were sold in the United States. The affected products were sold from September 2024 to March 2025. The Yardworks nine-amp, 14-inch electric corded chainsaw is among the recalled products that pose a laceration hazard due to a potentially faulty switch. Customers are advised to contact the manufacturer, Positec Canada Ltd., for a replacement. 'Immediately stop using the recalled products,' Health Canada said in the recall notice. The main switch on the recalled chainsaws and pole saws can fail and allow the saws to continue to run even after the switch is released, which poses a laceration hazard, Health Canada added. As of June 30, Positec has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada or in the U.S., according to the recall notice. The Worx eight-amp, 14-inch electric chainsaw is another item recalled. Check for model number WG305. The first six digits of the serial number range from 202408 to 202501. The following devices are included in the recall. The eight-amp, 10-inch Worx electric pole saw is recalled. Look for model number WG309. The first six digits of the serial numbers range from 202408 to 202501. The nine-amp, 10-inch Yardworks 2-in-1 electric pole saw, with model number 0545757 and a serial number of 1 47 24 or 2 43 24, is included in the recall. Consumers are advised to contact Positec Canada for product replacement directions. Call the toll-free number at 1-888-997-8871 , from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., eastern time, email chainsawrecall@ or visit the recall website . You can report a food concern or complaint to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency online. Consumers can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of products by filling out a consumer product incident report form . Check for more recall notices published by Health Canada and CFIA online . Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Cameron 'so proud' of effort for LMP2 win at CTMP
Dane Cameron sends his thoughts to Tom Dillman after a hard crash ended the Chevrolet Grand Prix, but the AO Racing driver is "so proud" of the effort to help give his team the LMP2 win at Canadian Tire.
Hamilton Spectator
15-07-2025
- Hamilton Spectator
Cyclist killed, two seriously injured in tragic incident at Penticton Granfondo
As a veteran cyclist with decades of experience, Ron Braun says 95 per cent of motorists obey the rules of the road at all times and have no problem sharing roadways with cyclists. However, there are a small percentage of vehicular drivers who show regular disdain for having to share the road with cyclists and show no patience often leading to 'near misses' and potentially dangerous results. Braun, a longtime resident of Naramata, was one of 3,000 cyclists who participated in the Okanagan Granfondo Penticton on Sunday, which was marred with tragedy as a vehicle struck three cyclists participating in the popular cycling event on White Lake Road near St. Andrew's Drive, resulting in one death and two others being sent to hospital with serious injuries. This was the fifth time Braun was competing in the Penticton Granfondo. 'From what I read and heard, the incident happened around 11:20 in the morning and we came through around 12:20, or an hour later,' said Braun. 'The police had the area roped off, but they allowed the cyclists to walk through along the shoulder, across from the accident scene.' Braun didn't have any information about if the victim was male or female or where he or she was from. Braun called the Penticton Granfondo 'a fantastic event' and during a phone interview Monday, was still very upset over the tragedy. While he didn't want to enter into a debate over who is responsible for incidents like this, Braun said the reality is vehicle drivers and cyclists are, by law, allowed to share the highways and roadways across Canada and there are, unfortunately, a few who don't feel the laws in place apply to them. 'I'm concerned because I have motorists who get too close to me every single time I ride from my home in Naramata to Penticton, which I do once or twice a week,' he said. 'I'm here at Canadian Tire right now and I'm going to buy and put a horizontal bicycle flag on the back of my bike to try and improve things, because a lot of people either don't know, or they don't want to respect the law. 'In British Columbia, you have to give 1.5 metres separation between a motor vehicle and pedestrians or cyclists or people in a scooter or one of those mobility carts, independent of where they are on a roadway. 'There's a perception out there as well by too many that cyclists must be on the shoulder of a roadway, which is where the gravel, the potholes and glass is. We're not obliged to be there. The reality, from what I see every single time, is 95 per cent of the motorists are great. 'They are terrific, they are considerate, they slow down, they move over and things are really, really good. However, there is this small certain percentage that act like you're not even there.' Braun said he's had so many close calls with motorists during his bike tours that he regularly posts about the incidents and the rules and regulations pertaining to motorists and cyclists on the My Naramata Facebook page. He recently made a post about the stiff fine a motorist is subject to if they breach the regulations about the 1.5-metre separation zone and he got several nasty replies back about the responsibility of cyclists. What many motorists are missing is cyclists have every right to share the road as motorists do and there are rules and regulations in place to ensure they can share the roadways safety and responsibly, he said. 'I responded that the penalty to a cyclist is death or serious injury,' he said. 'Many people probably don't know there was another similar incident in Prince George just last week where another cyclist was killed on a charity ride (Cops for Kids). 'A friend of a friend of mine was also recently hit and seriously injured in Calgary. The driver was charged and sent to jail and the friend of a friend ended up in hospital in a coma. 'It's an issue. I sure wish there was more understanding and consideration on both sides. Cyclists should not ride two abreast— like sometimes they do—and always in single file. That certainly doesn't help the attitude some have towards us.' He's hoping this Granfondo tragedy will make people look inward and learn to share the road. Braun also hopes this tragedy will not result in the cancellation of a wonderful community event like Penticton Granfondo. 'It's an event I really look forward to every year and I know there are thousands of cyclists who agree. 'It's terrific fun being able to ride with fellow cyclists in a train, or a peloton, which most of us seldom get to do. I really enjoy it and it's a unique experience once a year, so I sure hope this tragedy doesn't effect the future of the event.' Another reality is event organizers are able to isolate cyclists from motorists for much of the event within City of Penticton limits, but they can't do that in smaller communities like Oliver and St. Andrew's as there are people who live there and need to access the highways and roadways to live their lives the day of the race, said Braun. 'For most of the event, the cyclists have a separate lane and that was terrific,' he said. 'Unfortunately, there are a few small stretches where cyclists mix with motorists and unfortunately, we don't know what happened, but something went horribly wrong and a tragedy occurred. 'You obviously can't close two major highways—Hwy. 97 to Oliver and Osoyoos and Hwy. 3 to Keremeos. The route was very well marked and I had personally noticed the signs for at least a week before the event and there were many signs up on White Lake Road that the race was taking place.' When he passed the accident scene, he knew it 'was something very serious', however, no one he talked to at the finish line celebration in Skaha Lake Park knew much about what had happened, said Braun. 'The only details I got were from the media when I got home,' he said. 'My heart goes out to the victims and their families. Unfortunately, this happened and it's just very sad.' Braun said his final message in this tragedy is for motorists and drivers to show common respect towards each other. 'It's perfectly legal to cross the centre line in order to respect that. A lot of people seem to think they're not allowed to do that, but that isn't the case as long as they use safety and caution in order to maintain the separation. And please be considerate, especially when we are hosting a world-class event in our back yard.' As of Tuesday's press deadline, police had not issued any further information about the name of the deceased or whether any charges had been filed. Officials from Okanagan Granfondo released a statement expressing heartbreak over the fatal incident and conveyed condolences to those impacted. They confirmed the organization's full co-operation with authorities. They also suggested any cyclists or spectators who may need support due to this incident to call 811 or access HealthlinkBC for support resources. A fatality also occurred at last year's Okanagan Granfondo. In 2024, a cyclist died in what was described by organizers as a non-event-related incident. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
