Whether it's news of layoffs, store closures, or lack of severance payments, it seems as though Canadians are swamped on a daily basis with news regarding the struggling department store chain, Sears Canada.

What may come as a surprise to some, is that Sears' struggles have not started recently, as there were news reports of mass layoffs and other woes dating well back into the 1990s. If you're looking for some brief insight into where Sears' future could be heading, or you're looking to get to the gist of what everyone's been talking about, we've gathered some of the most interesting and relevant facts regarding the company and compiled a brief timeline of Sears' woes.

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Apple users can now make purchases with PayPal, as the two companies announced a partnership to integrate the popular payment option into Apple’s digital services.

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Sears Canada has submitted a legal motion to an Ontario Superior Court asking for approval to begin the liquidation of 45 stores slated for closure.

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eBay Canada is looking to become a more reliable shopping destination for Canadians, because the e-commerce giant has announced a new price match guarantee, effective July 10.

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Samsung has some surprising news, as they've recently announced plans to bring back their discontinued Galaxy Note 7 phones.

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Have you ever wanted a Big Mac, McChicken or even a Happy Meal but just didn't feel like leaving your home? If your answer is yes, your prayers have been answered! As previously announced earlier this year, McDonald's has begun rolling out its delivery service within select areas in Canada.

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Amazon Prime Day is officially back for 2017 and the one-day-only shopping event exclusively for Prime members will be held on Tuesday, July 11. It's Amazon's third Prime Day and you'll have 30 hours to shop this year, as the deals start on Monday, July 10 at 9:00 PM EST.

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There's more bad news on the Sears Canada front, as it's now being reported that laid-off Sears employees will not be receiving severance pay, and retired employees could see their benefits cut.

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Tim Hortons is the quintessential Canadian coffee house, so they’re celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday by bringing back their popular Roll Up the Rim to Win contest for a second time this year!

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Summer is the season for Hollywood blockbusters, but if you'd rather not watch robots fight each other in Transformers: The Last Knight, you can always stay indoors and stream a number of past blockbusters on Netflix this month, including Arrival, Braveheart and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

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School's out for the summer, and whether its for the kids, or the kids at heart, there are some brand new video game titles coming out to help pass the time this July!

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What do you get when you combine arcade games, live entertainment, great food, virtual reality, and more all under one roof? You get Cineplex's new entertainment complex called The Rec Room. Cineplex opened its first location in Edmonton last year and the Toronto location is now open for business.

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The Government of Ontario wants to put an end to inflated ticket prices and ticket bots, as they’ve announced plans to propose the Ticket Sales Act, which will introduce new rules to prevent excessive ticket mark-ups and make it easier for the general public to buy tickets at face value to their favourite events.

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Nintendo has just announced the upcoming release of the SNES Classic Edition, nearly one year after the release of their popular NES Classic Edition.

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Canada is turning 150 this year and it's okay to celebrate with an ostentatious party to mark the occasion on July 1st. A lot has changed since 1867 -- 150 years ago, fidget spinners weren’t a thing, nobody did the dab and RedFlagDeals wasn’t around to help you decide what to do this Saturday.

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With the possibility of a strike on the horizon, the LCBO has increased their store hours in advance of the Canada Day weekend to help consumers stock up before any potential closures. Workers could strike as soon as 12:01 AM on Monday, June 26.

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Just one week after announcing their first quarter 2017 results, Sears Canada has gone to the courts in order to file for creditor protection so that the ailing company can continue its restructuring process in an effort to continue doing business.

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Nintendo Switch owners may need to spend more money in the future, because new Nintendo Switch games will reportedly be priced at $99.99 in Canada.

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In case you've been living under a rock, haven't been reading the RFD Latest News section or just aren't into video games, Nintendo Canada released a brand new video game console this year called the Nintendo Switch. It was released in March and has been wildly popular among gamers of all ages. Due to its super high demand, it can be very hard to find.

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Whether it's for dietary reasons, or personal, ethical or religious beliefs, the number of vegetarians in Canada is rising. A poll commissioned by the Vancouver Humane Society in 2015 claims that as many as 33%, or nearly 12 million Canadians are currently practicing some form of vegetarianism or trying to include less meat in their diets. Whether this poll is accurate or not, the fact remains that many Canadians are choosing to go meatless to some extent in recent years. However despite the rising number of people searching for meatless options, it remains difficult to eat vegetarian at popular restaurants and fast food chains.

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