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Heavy rainfall mixed with melting snow could cause flooding this weekend, warns Environment Canada. Summary Environment Canada is calling for significant rainfall across many regions of Ontario , with totals generally in the 15–40 mm range depending on location. Several areas also face flood risks due to melting snow and frozen ground that can’t absorb water.  Rainfall Amounts 15–40 mm expected from Friday evening to Saturday evening in regions including: Newmarket–Georgina–Northern York Region Barrie–Orillia–Midland Owen Sound–Blue Mountains Perth County Sault Ste. Marie, Elliot Lake, Temiskaming Shores, Manitoulin Similar totals (15–40 mm) forecast for: Greater Sudbury North Bay–West Nipissing Huntsville–Baysville Kitchener–Waterloo Flood Risk Factors Environment Canada and the Insurance Bureau of Canada warn that: Heavy rain + melting snow + frozen ground = high flood potential , especially in low‑lying areas and basements. Southwestern and south‑cen...
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The End of an Era: Hudson’s Bay Co. Faces Liquidation

Hudson’s Bay Company, a cornerstone of Canadian retail history, is on the brink of closure after 355 years of operation. The company, which began as a fur trading enterprise in 1670, evolved into a retail giant with department stores across Canada. However, financial struggles, including nearly $1 billion in debt, have forced the company to file for creditor protection under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA).

Despite efforts to restructure and secure financing, Hudson’s Bay announced plans for a full liquidation of its business. This process, expected to conclude by June 2025, will result in the closure of all 88 Hudson’s Bay stores, along with its Saks Fifth Avenue and Saks Off 5th locations in Canada. The liquidation marks a significant loss for the Canadian retail landscape, impacting over 9,000 employees and leaving major shopping malls with vacant anchor spaces.

The company cited subdued consumer spending, post-pandemic shifts in shopping habits, and trade tensions as contributing factors to its financial decline. While Hudson’s Bay’s legacy as Canada’s oldest company will endure, its closure signals the end of an era for traditional department stores in the country.

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