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Walmart supercentre to take over former Bay store at Place d’Orléans mall

Walmart Canada will open a new supercentre at Place d’Orléans Shopping Centre, taking over the former Hudson’s Bay space. The two-level store, expected to be open in 2027, will feature a full grocery offering, full general merchandise assortment, a pharmacy and pickup and delivery service.  “As we continue to announce new...
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Dominion Dynamics closes $139M funding round in bid to scale defence technology

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