Gain driven by increases at general merchandise stores.
Statistics Canada says retail sales were up in the month of April.
The agency says retail sales rose by 0.9 percent, to $60.7 billion.
The increase was fueled by general merchandise stores, which gained 4.2 percent.
Meanwhile, sales at miscellaneous retailers like pet stores, cannabis shops and office supply stores rose 11.3 percent..
An early estimate for retail sales in May suggests a gain of 1.6 percent.
Residents Oppose Stanley Avenue Development
But Niagara Falls council moving forward, with provincial pressure to build homes
NRP Looking for Driver of Stolen Dodge
They say it crashed into a tree this morning in St. Catharines, a passenger was seriously hurt
Niagara Health Calls Out "Misinformation"
Niagara Health is responding to a news conference by Fort Erie and Port Colborne mayors
Man Dies in Niagara Falls Collision
Police say a motorcycle and car crashed at Dorchester and Thorold Stone Roads
Arrest Made in Niagara on the Lake Standoff
Police called over reports of shots fired
Province Pushing Greater Hydrogen Use
Pilot program to give electricity discounts to hydrogen producers considered
St. Catharines Decides on Vote Tabulators
But the city is against using internet voting
Hamilton Closes Linc This Weekend
The city says it's for maintenance, as well as part of QEW