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Shopify Shipping in Canada: Your Options Compared

Choosing shipping carriers for your Canadian Shopify store? Here's an honest comparison of Canada Post, UPS, FedEx, Purolator, and Weels — with a recommendation for the best multi-carrier strategy.

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How to Reduce Cart Abandonment with Same-Day Delivery

Shipping speed is the #2 reason customers abandon carts. Offering same-day delivery and live rates at checkout can dramatically reduce abandonment for GTA-based stores.

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Why Local Delivery Beats Canada Post for GTA Businesses

For GTA businesses, local same-day delivery offers speed, real-time tracking, and photo proof that Canada Post can't match — at a comparable price. Here's a fair comparison.

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How Restaurants Can Offer Same-Day Alcohol Delivery in Ontario

Ontario restaurants can deliver alcohol with food orders under permanent AGCO provisions. Here's what you need to know about the rules, packaging, and how to get started with Weels.

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Identity-Verified Delivery: When & Why You Need It

Identity-verified delivery means the driver checks government-issued photo ID against the recipient's name before handing over the package. Here's when you need it and how Weels handles it.

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How to Ship CBD Products in Ontario

CBD is regulated under the Cannabis Act in Canada — not as a supplement. Here's what Ontario retailers need to know about legally shipping CBD products with age verification.

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Same-Day Delivery for Small Businesses in the GTA

Small businesses in the GTA can now offer same-day delivery without the overhead. No minimums, no contracts, no fleet — just fast, reliable delivery starting at $16/package.

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Delivery Driver Tax Deductions in Canada: What You Can Write Off

If you drive for a delivery company in Canada, you can deduct fuel, insurance, maintenance, and more from your taxes. Here's everything you need to know about deductions and HST.

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How Much Do Delivery Drivers Make in Toronto?

Delivery driver pay in Toronto varies wildly. Here's a real comparison of earnings at Weels, Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Amazon Flex — and why route-based delivery pays more.

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The Ultimate Guide to Same-Day Delivery in Toronto

The complete guide to same-day delivery in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. From pricing and coverage to integrations and age-verified delivery — everything you need to know.

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What to Expect When Your Delivery Requires ID Verification

Some deliveries require ID verification at the door. Here's why it happens, what ID you'll need, and how to make sure your delivery goes smoothly.

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How to Track Your Weels Delivery

Expecting a delivery from Weels? Here's how to track your package in real time, what each status means, and what to do if something goes wrong.

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How to Handle Failed Deliveries & Returns

Failed deliveries happen — but how you handle them makes all the difference. Here's what causes a failed delivery, what happens to the package, and how to keep your customers informed.

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How to Ship Alcohol in Ontario — Rules, Compliance & Same-Day Delivery

Shipping alcohol in Ontario comes with strict regulations. Here's everything you need to know about legal requirements, age verification, and how to deliver alcohol compliantly across the GTA.

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How to Add Same-Day Delivery to Your Online Store

Adding same-day delivery to your online store is easier than you think. Here's how to set it up with Shopify, WooCommerce, Square, Zapier, or our REST API — in under 5 minutes.

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Same-Day vs Next-Day Delivery — What's the Difference?

The difference between same-day and next-day delivery comes down to one thing: the 11 AM cutoff. Here's when to use each and what it means for your business.

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How to Ship Vapes & Tobacco in Ontario — What You Need to Know

Shipping vapes and tobacco in Ontario requires age verification and compliance with the Tobacco Tax Act. Here's what you need to know to deliver these products legally.

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How to Ship Cannabis in Ontario — Legal Requirements & Compliant Delivery

Cannabis delivery in Ontario is legal but heavily regulated. Here's what retailers need to know about the Cannabis Act, packaging rules, and compliant same-day delivery.

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