All Purpose Politics and News Thread

[Ciel21]

Late to discover this news, but the Hakim Optical chain is known to act as Lions Club dropoff sites for used eyewear that get repaired and donated.
https://retail-insider.com/retail-in...ry-challenges/

More Ontario Beer store closures are occurring for July 6. Harder to get deposit funds (not just for individuals but also community groups doing bottle drives) for those who have difficulty accessing open locations in or outside their community-seems like a cash grab. Do bars and restaurants even want to continue stocking alcohol considering fewer locations exist for returns?
https://www.insauga.com/closure-11-m...-over-ontario/

[Ciel21]

More chains hitting the bankruptcy option:

Rite-Aid pharmacy chain in US for second time in two years
https://www.reuters.com/legal/govern...ss-2025-05-07/

Weight Watchers
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/wei...rugs-1.7528653

House fire had electronic devices that were likely source of ignition:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/2-january-fatal-fires-in-halifax-area-ruled-accidental-1.7528006

[Ciel21]

Skype videocalling service ends.
https://mobilesyrup.com/2025/05/05/skype-dead/

Former HSR Director of Transit has moved to Mississauga's MiWay
https://bayobserver.ca/mississauga-h...ransit-system/

Doors Open Toronto has a gaming company site on its lineup for 2025
https://mobilesyrup.com/2025/05/12/u...-open-toronto/

Liberals pick up a Quebec riding after recount gives their candidate a 1 vote lead
https://nationalpost.com/news/canada...quebec-recount

There are recounts happening in Windsor and Milton Ontario ridings also.

Elections Canada to do a report on Nunavik voting problems.
https://www.montrealgazette.com/news...cle904401.html

Beer Store closures in Ontario scheduled for July 6:
https://windsorstar.com/news/local-n...sures?tbref=hp
I feel for anyone relying on deposit money for empty containers to earn some extra cash that loses a store in their area. There have to be some restaurant owners wondering whether selling alcohol is worthwhile if there is no convenient Beer Store location for orders and empty container returns.