Our Article of the Day:

The Ten Spot Marks 10 Years With Ambitious Expansion Plans

The innovative Canadian beauty retailer plans to continue opening locations, both domestically as well as internationally.

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Central Canada: ON/QC/Maritimes

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Western Canada: BC/AB/SK/MB

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-The Italian Centre celebrates 10 years on the south side Sept. 10 [Edmonton Journal]

-Whole Foods puts their much anticipated arrival in Calgary on hold [660 News]

-City-Wide Sale a huge success [Alberta: Cold Lake Sun]

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