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Quebec Retail Hours Extended: Shoppers & Businesses Benefit

Author: The Daily News Now! March 8, 2026 Duration: 1:26

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Quebecs retail hours are shifting: a one-year pilot project extends store hours to 9 p.m. on weekends, aiming to balance worker time off and boost local spending. Mall managers report increased visits without employee burnout. Experts see potential for extra jobs and flexibility.

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