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News ArchivesYEAR2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 MONTH Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec HEADLINES Bumpy ride ahead for provincial economies July 31, 2012, Ottawa — Weakening growth in emerging markets, Europe’s fiscal and economic woes, and sluggish job creation in the United States are weighing on growth in the provincial economies, the Conference Board of Canada warned. Retail outlook is 'uninspiring' July 27, 2012, Montreal — Canadians are feeling a bit better about their financial outlook, but many still don't think the time is right to make major purchases. The Montreal Gazette reports. | READ MORE Rona thinking outside the big box July 25, 2012, Boucherville, QB — Rona's plan to turn around falling sales figures hinges on a bold theory: the golden age of the big box store is coming to an end. Reuters reports. | READ MORE Farwest reveals new product showcase July 24, 2012, Portland, OR — Officials from the 2012 Farwest Show have announced this year’s new products showcase and retail marketplace line ups. Wholesaler shares the bounty July 20, 2012, Vancouver — Gardening wholesaler Ed Les supplies hundreds of independent centres with a huge range of products, but he also supplies his staff with vegetables grown at his warehouse. The Vancouver Sun reports. | READ MORE The dirt on local garden centres July 20, 2012, Ottawa — The third edition of Jim Cooper's Eastern Ontario Gardener's Guide includes information on more than 100 nurseries and garden centres from Peterborough, Ont. to West Quebec. The Ottawa Citizen reports. | READ MORE CFIB pushes for stronger code of conduct July 20, 2012, Toronto — The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is calling on Finance Minister Jim Flaherty to strengthen the government’s credit and debit card code of conduct. Canadians may face extra credit card fees July 18, 2012, Toronto — Canadian shoppers who use credit cards may soon find themselves slapped with extra fees, if retailers win a fight against being stuck with transaction charges from Visa and MasterCard. The Winnipeg Free Press reports. | READ MORE Calling all entrepreneurs! July 18, 2012, Toronto — KPMG Enterprise wants to share success stories from the garden and nursery sectors in a new book spotlighting Canadian entrepreneurs. OFA and ANLA plan new event July 16, 2012, Columbus, OH — OFA – The Association of Horticulture Professionals and the American Nursery and Landscape Association (ANLA) are launching a new event for the green industry. |


