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Nfld. & LabradorHow long would you wait in line to save 15 cents a litre? For some drivers in Newfoundland and Labrador, they put that to the test on Wednesday.'Everybody just wants to save a few dollars' said one driverCBC News · Posted: Oct 14, 2026 4:28 PM EDT | Last Updated: October 14Listen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. A man in a orange safety vest helps direct traffic as drivers line up to save money at the pumps at the Orange Store on Kelsey Drive on Wednesday, Oct. 14. (Mark Cumby/CBC)Some promised relief to the ever-climbing prices of gas brought drivers out in droves to some particular pumps on Wednesday. Orange Store locations in Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia offered a discount of 15 cents a litre for four hours on Wednesday afternoon. Orange Stores are owned and operated by a partnership between North Atlantic and Suncor Energy. Gas prices currently range from $2.13 a litre on the Avalon peninsula to $2.28 a litre in La Poile.

Published: October 07, 2026 at 4:46p.m. EDTLululemon Athletica Inc.’s chief executive is marking her first month on the job with a slew of leadership changes she says will make the business even more competitive. The Vancouver-based apparel company has appointed ex-Athleta chief executive and president Maggie Gauger as Lululemon’s president and chief product officer. Former Walmart Canada executive Joseph Godsey is becoming chief operating officer. Lululemon is searching for candidates to fill the chief brand and chief technology officer roles as well as someone to become its next chief communications officer. Latest updates on company news hereChief financial officer Meghan Frank, who ran Lululemon while the brand waited for Heidi O’Neill to take on the top job, will remain in her current role but also fulfil some of the duties of a chief brand and chief technology officer. Heidi O'Neill, the incoming chief executive of Lululemon Athletica Inc. is shown in this undated handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout — Lululemon Athletica Inc. (Mandatory Credit) Heidi O'Neill, the incoming chief executive of Lululemon Athletica Inc. is shown in this undated handout photo.