News of the day: Loblaw discount stores, avoiding senior debt, WestJet strike, workplace conversations, Bank of Canada deliberations and more

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Or sign-in if you have an account.Loblaw Cos Ltd. said its discount banners outperformed again in the second quarter, reflecting continued consumer demand for value and greater access to Maxi and No Frills stores. Photo by Jean Levac/Ottawa CitizenIt’s Thursday, July 30. 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Ltd. discount banners outperformed conventional stores in the second quarter as the company focuses on discount store expansions while consumers seek more value for their money, the company said on Thursday when it released its earnings results for the quarter ending on June 20. Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security cover basic living costs for many seniors, but rarely much beyond that, writes Mary Castillo. Photo by Getty Images/iStockphotoGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againCanada Pension Plan and Old Age Security cover basic living costs for many seniors, but rarely much beyond that, so a modest shortfall is common and often manageable with a plan, expert says. If WestJet Group and its flight attendants don’t reach an agreement there could be strike or lockout as early as Aug. 2. Photo by Gavin Young/PostmediaWestJet Group has not announced any disruption to its flight operations as it issued its unionized flight attendants a 72-hour lockout notice following the workers’ 72-hour strike notice in the early hours on Thursday. Waiting until after termination is like calling a lawyer after signing an unfavourable contract or a release, writes Howard Levitt. Photo by Getty Images/iStockphotoThe most important conversation in a negotiation is the one you never hear. It’s not the exchange across the boardroom table. It’s not the carefully crafted presentation. And it is not the final offer. It is what happens after you leave the room, writes Howard Levitt. The Bank of Canada headquarters building in Ottawa. Photo by HYUNGCHEOL PARK/PostmediaCanada’s economy showed signs of growth in the second quarter of 2026, but uncertainty from U.S. trade policies and the war in Iran means monetary policy must remain nimble, the Bank of Canada’s governing council said during deliberations preceding its July 15 interest rate decision.This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.