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Vancouver Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- Vancouver Sun
How to get your slice of the $500-million bread-fixing class-action settlement
Canadians who bought packaged bread in the past two decades may be eligible for a cash payout from a $500-million bread-fixing class action settlement . Earlier this month, the Ontario Superior Court approved the national settlement of a lawsuit that accused Loblaw Cos. Ltd. and its parent company, George Weston Ltd., of participating in an industry-wide scheme to fix the price of bread. The Quebec Superior Court still needs to approve a second agreement applicable to residents of that province, during its next hearing on June 16. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. 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 Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Seventy-eight per cent of the funds are allocated to the Ontario class (covering all of Canada except Quebec), and 22 per cent to the Quebec class. Eligible bread includes most packaged bread products found in grocery store aisles (e.g., sliced sandwich bread, buns, rolls). Ineligible items generally include bread baked fresh in-store, artisan loaves or frozen bread. Eligible claimants include individuals or businesses who purchased packaged bread , produced or distributed by one of the defendants, in Canada between Jan. 1, 2001 and Dec. 31, 2021. Claimants to the Ontario settlement who bought the product for personal use must have resided in Canada (excluding Quebec) as of Dec. 31, 2021. A claimant who received a $25 Loblaw gift card in 2018–2019 will still be eligible, but the gift card amount will be deducted from any payout. Defendants and related parties are excluded. Once both settlements are approved, an online claims process will be established on the official Ontario and Quebec settlement websites. Eligible individuals and businesses are automatically included in the class action. They will need to submit a claim online once the process opens. For updates and to submit your claim, monitor the official settlement websites. If you have kept grocery receipts from the eligible period, look for packaged bread products from major brands or store brands associated with the named companies. If you do not have receipts, you can still file a claim. The settlement does not require proof of purchase for claims up to a certain amount (typically $25), but you may be asked to provide details about where and when you usually bought bread. Higher claims or business claims may require documentation. The exact payout has not yet been determined and will depend on the number of approved claims and the net settlement amount after legal and administrative fees. Most eligible claimants who did not previously receive a Loblaw gift card could receive up to $25. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
Edmonton Journal
2 days ago
- Business
- Edmonton Journal
How to get your slice of the $500-million bread-fixing class-action settlement
Article content Canadians who bought packaged bread in the past two decades may be eligible for a cash payout from a $500-million bread-fixing class action settlement. Earlier this month, the Ontario Superior Court approved the national settlement of a lawsuit that accused Loblaw Cos. Ltd. and its parent company, George Weston Ltd., of participating in an industry-wide scheme to fix the price of bread.
Hamilton Spectator
3 days ago
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
RioCan REIT asks court to put joint venture with Hudson's Bay into receivership: docs
TORONTO - RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust is pushing to put a joint venture it owned with Hudson's Bay into receivership. A court filing from the real estate firm asks the Ontario Superior Court to appoint FTI Consulting Canada Inc. receiver of the companies that span the venture. The filing says RioCan is pursuing a receivership because it thinks that is the best way to protect the venture's stakeholders and maximize value. Receivers are empowered by courts to take control of a company's assets, oversee their liquidation and repay creditors. The Hudson's Bay-RioCan venture was formed in 2015 and is made up of 12 properties the department store chain leases from the partnership. Alvarez & Marsal, a monitor appointed by the court to guide the Bay through creditor protection, says in its own filing that a process to find buyers for Bay leases did not nab any bids for the joint venture or its properties. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 30, 2025. Companies in this story: (TSX:REI-UN)
Economic Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Economic Times
Hockey Canada sexual assault case: Accused Carter Hart claims woman had sex willingly, did not protest
Defense challenges witness credibility Live Events Trial disruptions Background of the case (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The sexual assault trial involving five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team continued Thursday at Ontario Superior Court in London. Carter Hart , one of the accused, took the witness stand for the first time. He revealed some of the fuzzy events surrounding the alleged group sexual assault of a young woman, identified as E.M., at a hotel in June testified that the woman involved, referred to as E.M., willingly participated in the sexual activities that occurred in a hotel room in June 2018. He stated that E.M. did not express any objections during the encounter. Hart is the first of the accused players to testify in the earlier updates, it was confirmed that one of the accused, Michael McLeod , who had consensual sex with one of the women, will not be testifying. There is still uncertainty regarding whether other accused, Cal Foote, Dillon Dubé, or Alex Formenton, will choose to testify in their own cross-examination, Hart's lawyer questioned NHL player Brett Howden, who was present during the incident. The defense pointed out inconsistencies in Howden 's recollection, suggesting his memory might be unreliable due to a past head injury. Howden's testimony is central to the prosecution's Howden testified remotely from Las Vegas, where he plays for the Golden Knights, and was questioned by Megan Savard, the lawyer for trial has faced multiple disruptions. Earlier this month, the jury was dismissed after jurors reported feeling mocked by defense attorneys. This followed a previous mistrial caused by alleged inappropriate contact between a juror and a defense lawyer. As a result, the trial is now proceeding without a charges stem from an incident during a Hockey Canada gala in June 2018. The complainant alleges she was sexually assaulted by multiple players in a hotel five accused, Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Cal Foote, Dillon Dubé, and Alex Formenton, have pleaded not guilty. McLeod faces an additional charge of being a party to the trial continues under the supervision of Ontario Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia. A publication ban remains in effect, limiting the release of certain five players are currently on leave from professional hockey and are not under contract with any NHL team.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Hockey Canada sexual assault case: Accused Carter Hart claims woman had sex willingly, did not protest
Defense challenges witness credibility Live Events Trial disruptions Background of the case (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The sexual assault trial involving five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team continued Thursday at Ontario Superior Court in London. Carter Hart , one of the accused, took the witness stand for the first time. He revealed some of the fuzzy events surrounding the alleged group sexual assault of a young woman, identified as E.M., at a hotel in June testified that the woman involved, referred to as E.M., willingly participated in the sexual activities that occurred in a hotel room in June 2018. He stated that E.M. did not express any objections during the encounter. Hart is the first of the accused players to testify in the earlier updates, it was confirmed that one of the accused, Michael McLeod , who had consensual sex with one of the women, will not be testifying. There is still uncertainty regarding whether other accused, Cal Foote, Dillon Dubé, or Alex Formenton, will choose to testify in their own cross-examination, Hart's lawyer questioned NHL player Brett Howden, who was present during the incident. The defense pointed out inconsistencies in Howden 's recollection, suggesting his memory might be unreliable due to a past head injury. Howden's testimony is central to the prosecution's Howden testified remotely from Las Vegas, where he plays for the Golden Knights, and was questioned by Megan Savard, the lawyer for trial has faced multiple disruptions. Earlier this month, the jury was dismissed after jurors reported feeling mocked by defense attorneys. This followed a previous mistrial caused by alleged inappropriate contact between a juror and a defense lawyer. As a result, the trial is now proceeding without a charges stem from an incident during a Hockey Canada gala in June 2018. The complainant alleges she was sexually assaulted by multiple players in a hotel five accused, Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Cal Foote, Dillon Dubé, and Alex Formenton, have pleaded not guilty. McLeod faces an additional charge of being a party to the trial continues under the supervision of Ontario Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia. A publication ban remains in effect, limiting the release of certain five players are currently on leave from professional hockey and are not under contract with any NHL team.
