AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoStreaming & Media: Netflix is rolling out short-form video deals with major publishers (including Variety, BuzzFeed, Conde Nast, Hearst and People), with bite-sized shows starting Aug. 3 for subscribers in Canada and other markets. Food & Safety: Health Canada issued a recall for a banned baby walker (Vevor 4 in 1) due to injury risks; separately, Ola-Ola pounded yam is recalled in Canada and the U.S. over undeclared milk allergen. Groceries & Budgets: KOHO’s Grocery Gap Report says Canadians are paying more for groceries and increasingly using “pay later” repayment plans to cope. Retail & Lifestyle: Tim Hortons and Crocs launch a limited-edition summer collection hitting stores and TimShop.ca July 13. Consumer Tech/Entertainment: Rogers shut down six local radio stations, cutting about 80 jobs. Health Policy: Quebec proposes tighter access controls for Benadryl (diphenhydramine) by moving it behind the pharmacy counter. Local Business: Wasaga Beach businesses brace for construction disruptions while renovations continue downtown.
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