Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Fri. July 4th, 2025
July 4, 2025
Canadian company Lululemon is suing Costco, alleging that the American-based big-box wholesaler is selling knock-off versions of its yoga attire. The legal action was officially filed in California 7 days ago. Lululemon feels that Costco infringed on its intellectual property rights, patents, and trademark laws – which protect ownership of its clothing and designs. These knock-off products are commonly referred to as ‘dupes’. We dig deeper into this complex debate with Julie Zerbo in Hour 1. She founded The Fashion Law, a news outlet based in New York. She is also a lawyer. Meantime, Ontario’s wine brands are finally having their 15 seconds of fun. Sales of the provincial product have increased by over 60 percent since the LCBO yanked American products off the shelves earlier this year. Kristy Cameron chats with Lorraine Mastersmith, who is the co-owner of Carp-based Kin Vineyards. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.
Unpublished Newswire
While Canadian counter-tariffs on U.S. autos, steel and aluminum will remain for now, many have been lifted, meaning the cost of things like orange juice will be cheaper.
August 24, 2025 - 16:29 | Amy Judd | Global News - Canada
An out-of-control wildfire in Nova Scotia is expected to spread Sunday, with authorities warning of “a challenging day” ahead in the province’s Annapolis County.Officials from the Department of Natural Resources say the Long Lake fire will likely intensify due to hot, windy, and dry weather conditions, and they have recommended more evacuations in the area.
August 24, 2025 - 16:14 | Alex Nino Gheciu | The Globe and Mail
Far below the seals and belugas that dive gracefully through Quebec’s Saguenay fjord, there are small creatures burrowing in the sea floor mud that scientists believe play a crucial role in mitigating the effects of climate change.Earlier this month, scientists from the United Kingdom and Université Laval spent several days on the fjord’s bumpy waters, grabbing samples from 200 metres below in a quest to track the life in the mud.
August 24, 2025 - 15:57 | Morgan Lowrie | The Globe and Mail
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