Press Releases (EN)

In an attempt to curb its high rate of youth vaping, Saskatchewan recently introduced new measures. One measure coming into force on September 1 is a ban on the sale of vape flavours, with the exception of tobacco, mint, and menthol, anywhere but in licensed specialty vape stores. For their recent news feature on the new regulations, Global

TORONTO, Aug. 15, 2022 – Making wishes come true. Making communities stronger. That’s the over-arching goal of the Convenience Industry Council of Canada’s (CICC) National Convenience Week August 29-September 2. This year more than 3,100 member retailers will be participating across Canada by inviting local leaders to visit their corner store, while raising funds for

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 22, 2022 – British Columbia’s increased tax on tobacco, announced in today’s budget, will drive the expansion of the underground economy, reduce the average cost of tobacco, and defeat the government’s public health measures. “British Columbia has effectively given up its fight against contraband tobacco” said Anne Kothawala, President & CEO

CICC President & CEO, Anne Kothawala joined Radio-Canada’s Dans la mosaïque on the importance of National Convenience Week to celebrate our industry’s Frontline Heroes while raising funds for Make-A-Wish Canada. Listen to the clip here (in French).