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Canadian Tire, Costco, but no Loblaws: Poll reveals Canada’s most respected retail stores

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:58:10 GMT

Canadian Tire, Costco, and Staples have been deemed Canada’s top three most respected general merchandise retail stores in 2023, with results coming from a survey conducted by Maru Public Opinion.The three companies top the list for the second consecutive time, first reported in Dec. 2021. This year’s data collection window was larger than the previous year due to previous COVID-19 pandemic restrictions that limited shoppers in 2021.“As a genuinely Canadian icon, Canadian Tire has a built-in legacy brand bonus. While other Canadian retail chains have been bought out or failed, the franchise model of Canadian Tire has both dug deep roots into the community-based retail landscape and continued to evolve to compete toe-to-toe with others,” said John Wright, executive vice president of Maru Public Opinion.“They have a loyal following that is to be envied and which has aided them through the toughest of economic times. How many others can boast of having had...

Spotty rain ahead of line of strong storms tonight

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:58:10 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Two rounds of showers and storms are expected today, one likely to be stronger than the other.Spotty to scattered light rain is possible through the early afternoon hours ahead of a brief clearing late afternoon. The main storm event is still slated for tonight. Today will be the warmest day of the next 7 with afternoon highs returning to the low 80s and noticeable humidity, courtesy of a warm southerly wind.A late-evening cold front brings an increased risk of strong to severe storms. While hail and wind damage are possible, widespread storm damage is not currently expected.Line of storms moves through late tonight into early Friday morning2 out of 5 risk for scattered severe storms tonightDownload our KXAN Weather App for GPS-based warnings and alerts as dangerous weather threatens. Strong winds and uncomfortably cold temperatures will settle in behind the front. Afternoon highs are likely to get stuck in the 50s Friday through Monday afternoon with overnight lows...

Leander starts rainwater harvesting program in an effort to conserve water

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:58:10 GMT

LEANDER, Texas (KXAN) -- In an effort to conserve water, the city of Leander is starting a rainwater harvesting program that provides the community a discounted price on collection barrels for their homes. The 50 gallon rain barrels are designed to collect rainwater that flows off the roof of a home that can then be used for different applications, such as watering home gardens and washing vehicles. Water system struggling to keep upThe city of Leander is currently in a moderate drought. The city has experienced 4.28" of rain since the start of the year, according to KXAN's meteorologist team. As the city continues to grow in size and population, it is trying to find ways to conserve water. The city hired a water conservation program coordinator last summer to bring new ideas and education to the community. "We've had a lot of growth. It was very rapid, and our water system has struggled to keep up," Bill Teeter, Leander's conservation coordinator, explained. The city is no stranger...

First look: Eat Street Crossing is a delicious playground by two Twin Cities food power couples

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:58:10 GMT

Eat Street Crossing, a new food hall in Minneapolis from the teams behind Zen Box Izakaya and Bebe Zito, is now open — and they can count me a fan.Named for the stretch of Nicollet Avenue known for plenty of global restaurants, Eat Street Crossing is in a gorgeous brick building once home to the Twin City Scenic Company, a notable theater art studio founded in the 1890s. Pioneer Press Eat editor Jess Fleming and I were able to check out the space on a preview night before its official opening last weekend.The bar is front and central at Eat Street Crossing on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis. (Jess Fleming / Pioneer Press)With super-tall vaulted ceilings and well-worn brickwork, the space has a fun vibe that’s both industrial and eclectic. There’s a good amount of seating; in exchange, though, navigating the space on a busy day could be tough. And unlike other new markets with spacious parking lots, like Malcolm Yards, you’ll likely have to whip out your parallel parking skills on the...

98.3 TRY Social Dilemma: How Do I Get My Boss To Leave Me Alone at the Gym?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:58:10 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Today's 98.3 TRY Social Dilemma came from Angela and it's about working out. Here's her email: Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Hi Jaime. I have a real problem and I don't know what to do. I'm hoping you can help with the dilemma. I work out at the gym across the street from my place of business. It makes life easy. I go to work and at the end of the day, I walk across the street, throw on my gym clothes and work out for an hour. Well, recently, my boss joined the same gym. I didn't think anything of it, but now, almost every time I'm there, he comes over to me and wants to talk about work while I'm trying to just focus on what I'm doing. Plus, my work day is over, gym time is me time. How do I get it to stop without insulting him, and therefore putting my job in jeopardy? I hope you and your listeners can help. Thanks so muchAngelaThat is tough, and I admit, I'm not great at being forward about ...

Six Flags Great Escape Resort hiring for 1,500 openings

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:58:10 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Six Flags Great Escape Resort will be hosting an annual job fair on Saturday, March 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Six Flags Great Escape Human Resources building at 33 Round Pond Road in Queensbury. The fair will look to fill 1,500 positions for the upcoming 2023 season. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Anyone interested in applying early can do so online. Applicants at the fair must bring two forms of I.D. to prove identity and eligibility to work in the U.S., minors should bring working papers, and account info to assist with setting up direct deposit. Positions start at $15.00 per hour, with no previous experience required. Pay is competitive, and team members will also enjoy benefits such as free park admission, paid training, flexible hours, and exclusive team member events. Both the theme park and lodge are hiring for admissions, parking, housekeeping, food, beverage, ride operator...

Ask Amy: Struggling business stretched by “asks”

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:58:10 GMT

Dear Amy: I’m a business owner with a small retail store located in an affluent community.We rent our space and our staff includes family members who work for free so that we can keep the doors open.The shop is a labor of love, and it is a gathering place for community members.That said, business is very slow and we are struggling.The COVID years saw our complete shutdown (according to state mandates), and business at a complete standstill. The tourists who used to be our main guests/buyers have not returned since COVID.We are constantly being approached by local businesses and nonprofits looking for donations and sponsorships.These include schools asking for donations to raffles; museums asking for three-figure donations to their fundraisers; nonprofits raising money for good causes; local theaters and newspapers asking us to purchase ads (“for only $275 a week”), and more.We have always supported them when we could, including giving gift certificates to our shop,...

MEPs back plans for a climate neutral building sector by 2050 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:58:10 GMT

Parliament adopted draft measures to increase the rate of renovations and reduce energy consumption and greenhouse-gas emissions on Tuesday (14 March), Plenary session, ITRE.The proposed revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive aims to substantially reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and energy consumption in the EU building sector by 2030, and make it climate neutral by 2050. It also aims to increase the rate of renovations of energy-inefficient buildings and improve information-sharing on energy performance.Emissions-reduction targetsAll new buildings should be zero-emission from 2028, with the deadline for new buildings occupied, operated or owned by public authorities in 2026. All new buildings should be equipped with solar technologies by 2028, where technically suitable and economically feasible, while residential buildings undergoing major renovation have until 2032.Residential buildings would have to achieve, at a minimum, energy performance class E by 20...

Five-bedroom home in San Ramon sells for $3.2 million

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:58:10 GMT

1008 Rosamund Drive – Google Street ViewThe spacious property located in the 1000 block of Rosamund Drive in San Ramon was sold on Jan. 4, 2023 for $3,225,000, or $639 per square foot. The house built in 2019 has an interior space of 5,045 square feet. The property features five bedrooms, six baths, an attached garage, and two parking spaces. It sits on an 8,365-square-foot lot.Additional houses that have recently been purchased close by include:A 5,531-square-foot home on the 2000 block of Elderberry Drive in San Ramon sold in September 2022 for $3,900,000, a price per square foot of $705. The home has 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms.On Lucy Lane, San Ramon, in September 2022, a 2,313-square-foot home was sold for $1,851,000, a price per square foot of $800. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In October 2022, a 2,793-square-foot home on South Gale Ridge Road in San Ramon sold for $2,085,000, a price per square foot of $747. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. 

Horoscopes March 16, 2023: Joel Embiid, embrace the future

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:58:10 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Joel Embiid, 29; Judah Friedlander, 54; Lauren Graham, 56; Victor Garber, 74.Lauren Graham (Photo by Brent N. Clarke/Invision/AP) Happy Birthday: Call in favors, reconnect with people you lost touch with and miss, and take stock of your life and what you want to do next. Refuse to let the little things get to you, and concentrate on what brings you joy. Life is too short to waste on negativity and people you don’t like. Declutter your life and embrace the future with enthusiasm. Your numbers are 8, 15, 23, 28, 34, 36, 44.ARIES (March 21-April 19): Stand back and watch. Gather information, study trends and prepare to make a statement that will set you on the path you desire. Refuse to let someone else decide your fate. Build the life that makes you happy, and regret will disappear. 2 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Jumping from one thing to another will give you the upper hand when someone tries to beat you at your own game. Don’t get inv...