Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1896, August Kekulé, German chemist and academic (born 1829) passed away. In 1898, Ivan Triesault, Estonian-born American actor (died 1980) was born. In 1915, Kaoru Ishikawa, Japanese author and educator (died 1989) was born. In 1922, Ken Mosdell, Canadian ice hockey player (died 2006) was born. In 1976, Sheldon Souray, Canadian ice hockey player was born. In 1983, Kristof Beyens, Belgian sprinter was born. In 1985, Trell Kimmons, American sprinter was born. In 1990, Kieran Foran, New Zealand rugby league player was born. In 2012, Jerzy Kulej, Polish boxer and politician (born 1940) passed away. In 2024, Chino Trinidad, Filipino sports journalist and executive (born 1967) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Canadian-made Kiko app helps track Costco purchases for price matching

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July 3, 2026

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A new made-in-Canada app called Kiko can track Costco price drops and help you get your money back with the retailer’s 30-day price adjustment guarantee. For 3.99/mo, Kiko+ can automatically price match your purchase history. How it works: import your receipts by sharing the PDF you can generate in your account online or after an []

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Global News

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· Jun 30, 2026

Canada Day deals 2026: Best home, fashion & outdoor discounts right now

Read on to find standout Canada Day deals from Simons, lululemon, Aritzia, and more, all offering discounts to help you save money and get a head start on your summer shopping.

iPhone in Canada

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· Jun 26, 2026

Costco Quietly Added Real-Time Gas Prices to Its App. Here’s Where to Find Them.

Costco Canada’s app now shows real-time gas prices, so you can check if it’s worth the drive before you leave the house. Just open the app, head to the warehouse locator tab, and pick your local Costco. You’ll see current regular and premium fuel prices right alongside the usual hours and location info. This means [] The post Costco Quietly Added Real-Time Gas Prices to Its App. Here’s Where to Find Them. first appeared on iPhone in Canada.

Toronto Sun

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· Jul 8, 2026

More Canadians ‘pay later’ as grocery prices rise: Report

Canadians making payment plans, turning to discount grocers such as No Frills, Giant Tiger to manage costs as grocery prices rise.

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jun 23, 2026

Cross-border payments platform Skydo gets international payment licence in Canada

The company also plans to support Canadian businesses with global collections, local accounts and supplier payments

MobileSyrup

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· Jul 9, 2026

A&W offering daily app-exclusive deals throughout the summer

AW is running a big summer promotion featuring app-exclusive daily deals. From July 6 to August 16, those in Ontario can take advantage of the following deals: Monday — 3.99 Mama Burger Tuesday — 9.99 Teen Burger Combo Wednesday — 4.99 Masala Veggie Burger Thursday — 8.99 Cheddar Bacon Uncle Burger Friday — Free Fries []

RAPPLER

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· Jun 26, 2026

True Value brings New York-inspired deals with ‘Red, White & True Sale’ this July

The month-long sale rewards shoppers with exclusive savings, member perks, and premium gifts on qualifying purchases

DNyuz

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· Jul 8, 2026

I started grocery shopping at Dollar Tree to save money. Now, I swear by these 11 items I’ve found for under $1.50.

I’ve saved a ton of money by grocery shopping at Dollar Tree. Ashley Archambault I was surprised to find that Dollar Tree has a great food section, with many quality items under 2. Now, I head to the budget store to buy snacks, frozen veggies, fruit preserves, and more. I’ve also found some great staples, []

The Japan Times

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· Jul 11, 2026

SoftBank said to consider buying stake in retailer Seven & i

The deal with PayPay would unite Japan's dominant payments operator with its biggest convenience store operator.

CBC News

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· Jul 5, 2026

Investigations launched over mobile fees and FIFA ticket fiasco: CBC's Marketplace Cheat Sheet

The CBC's Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need from the week.

CityNews Montreal

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· Jun 28, 2026

New CRTC rules aim to empower consumers, but will Canadians truly save on bills?

Every couple of years, Marc Nanni makes a call to his home internet provider to see if he can find some savings on his monthly bill. Unexpected charges always seem to add up within that time frame, he says, whether it’s a “system access” fee here or a “basic service” fee there. Nanni’s efforts are [] The post New CRTC rules aim to empower consumers, but will Canadians truly save on bills? appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Seeking Alpha

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· Jul 6, 2026

BRP: Good Brands, Bad Tariff Hit

BRP: Good Brands, Bad Tariff Hit

Now Magazine

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· Jul 10, 2026

Buy now, pay later use for groceries doubles in Canada as food costs rise

What to know A new report suggests grocery prices in Canada are continuing to rise, prompting more shoppers to change where they buy food and,... The post Buy now, pay later use for groceries doubles in Canada as food costs rise appeared first on NOW Toronto.

Loonie Politics

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· Jul 1, 2026

Chips, rotisserie chickens and other foods go provincial sales tax-free in Manitoba

WINNIPEG — Manitoba is cutting its provincial sales tax on store-bought food starting today. Most groceries are already tax-exempt, but the July 1 change means there will no longer be seven per cent PST charged on products such as chips, rotisserie chickens and baked goods. The tax cut applies to food sold at grocery and [] The post Chips, rotisserie chickens and other foods go provincial sales tax-free in Manitoba appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Off The Press

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· Jun 28, 2026

Amazon shoppers spend more than $26 billion on Prime Day

U.S. online shoppers clawed for deals on electronics, appliances, items for children and everyday essentials during Amazon.com’s (AMZN.O) annual sales event Prime Day, spending more than 26.4 billion from June 23 through June 26, according to data firm Adobe ​Analytics. The multibillion-dollar spend marks a 9.3 year-over-year increase that retail experts attribute to high ​inflation []...Click to read more

Mashable

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· Jul 6, 2026

Score the Pokémon TCG: Mega Greninja ex Premium Collection for under $65 — save over $35

Amazon has the Pokémon TCG Mega Greninja ex Premium Collection for 64.69, saving 35.30 on the eight-pack box.

Polygon

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· Jul 10, 2026

Pokémon fans got a major TCG price drop after brutal GameStop disaster

Pre-order prices for products like the 30th anniversary ETB and UPC are still high, but within reach for average fans

Kotaku

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· Jun 29, 2026

Target Seems To Be Artificially Increasing Prices On Pokémon TCG Products

Why let scalpers get all the extra cash?

Western Standard

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· Jun 28, 2026

Think tank warns Ottawa's canned vegetable tariffs will drive up food costs

A Montreal-based public policy think tank is warning that Ottawa’s newly imposed tariffs on imported canned vegetables will add to grocery bills at a time when Canadians are already struggling with rising food prices.

Daily Dot

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· Jul 10, 2026

‘I’m Not Amazon’: Small Business Owner Says It Costs $5.40 to Ship a Half-Ounce Envelope

Shipping costs have risen in recent years, making it harder for small businesses to compete with perks offered by larger retailers such as Amazon, including free shipping. And one small business owner has decided to take her complaints about it online. In a viral clip that has since been reshared by X user @WallStreetApes, a Sign up to receive the Daily Dot’s Internet Insider newsletter for urgent news from the frontline of online. The post ‘I’m Not Amazon’: Small Business Owner Says It Costs 5.40 to Ship a Half-Ounce Envelope appeared first on The Daily Dot.

KROF – 960 AM – Lafayette

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· Jun 22, 2026

Dollar General's New Pricing - Good News for Louisiana Shoppers

Dollar General's New Pricing - Good News for Louisiana Shoppers

The Wall Street Journal - Business

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· Jun 21, 2026

Why Back-to-School Deals Are Already Here

As shoppers spread out spending to manage their budgets, more retailers are promoting deals with summer sales, such as Amazon’s Prime Day.

Fox News

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· Jun 22, 2026

FOX News Deals Newsletter: Prime Day starts now: The deals we're actually recommending — from tech to tools

The best deals to shop this week, curated by the FOX News Deals team. Find Prime Day discounts on Apple tech, yard tools and more.

The Standard

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· Jun 25, 2026

The Oura Ring 4 costs less than £200 for Amazon Prime Day

Thanks to Amazon Prime Day, fitness enthusiasts looking to try the high-tech health tracking jewellery can enjoy slashed prices

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jun 28, 2026

MyGuardianRewards: Unlocking smarter shopping

MyGuardianRewards: Unlocking smarter shopping

Metro

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· Jul 10, 2026

From Marks and Spencer, Space NK and Dune – here’s everything a shopping expert is buying this weekend

You might want to bookmark this one.

Irish Mirror

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· Jun 21, 2026

Next's €28 summer top available in 12 prints is 'perfect with linen trousers'

Next shoppers are praising this affordable 28 top that comes in 12 different prints and is a summer wardrobe staple

Arise News

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· Jul 1, 2026

EU imposes €3 Fee On Low-value Chinese Imports To Curb Shein, Temu, AliExpress Advantage

The European Union has imposed a 3 fee on low-value Chinese e-commerce imports, targeting Shein, Temu and AliExpress.

ZDNet

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· Jun 23, 2026

Is Prime Day a scam? We tracked the most popular products that are actually good deals

We compared the price histories of the products that ZDNET experts recommend to help you find the best deals while shopping during Amazon Prime Day.

Jamaica Observer

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· Jul 3, 2026

Market Bag: Onion dip to $300, yam up to $500 in mixed basket for prices

KINGSTON, Jamaica – It’s a mixed bag for food prices this weekend as the costs of some items are up while others are down at the Coronation Market in Kingston.Onion, at 300 a pound; lettuce (400) and tomato (100) are among the food items fetching lower prices compared to last week. However, yellow yam (500), sweet pepper (400) and hot pepper (400) will all cost you more this weekend.This week, host Carlysia Ramdeen welcomed special guest, popular reggae singer Yaksta, who is also a farmer.Tune in to an all-new Market Bag on all Jamaica Observer digital platforms.

Wired

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· Jul 8, 2026

Columbia Promo Codes: 15% Off | July 2026

Explore current Columbia deals on jackets, outdoor gear, and apparel. Find active Columbia promo codes, student discounts, and free shipping offers to save on your next adventure.

DW News

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· Jun 30, 2026

Why Temu and Shein just got more expensive in Europe | DW News

Online shopping on websites like Temu and Shein just got more expensive in Europe. Parcels worth less than €150 will be hit with a €3 levy from now on. The EU wants to discourage shoppers from buying from Chinese online shops. #china #europe #ecommerce #dwbusiness For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

The Globe and Mail

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· Jul 13, 2026

The reasons Canadians aren’t taking their paid vacation

A lot of Canadians struggle to take their allotted, paid vacation days, according to new research, meaning those days go unused. It’s not just internal pressures making people skip a holiday, it’s coming from higher up – from managers’ attitudes towards vacation all the way up to the state of the economy. Today, Globe reporter Zosia Bielski explains the reasons why Canadians aren’t taking their paid days off, and the deeper consequences – for our productivity and health – when we don’t. Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The News Letter

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· Jun 28, 2026

Before you take a parcel to the Post Office, try this free and easy price check

The free comparison tool displays eligible services from several familiar delivery companies, helping occasional senders and online sellers check prices before booking

Legit.ng

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· Jul 3, 2026

Read about benefits people in Canada would get in July 2026

A Nigerian man in Canada listed the benefits and payments Canadians would receive in July, and shared some of the requirements. His video went viral.

Fox Business

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· Jul 9, 2026

Costco makes payment change that could speed up checkout for members

Costco has expanded its digital wallet feature, allowing members to link any Visa card to the Costco app for faster checkout at registers.

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