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Parents in Canada struggling with rising baby formula costsPrices have risen all over the grocery store for a while now and its left some people struggling to pay for baby formula. Heidi Petracek looks at how high prices have soared and potential solutions.CanadaMay 5
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Baby formula costs creating desperate situation for some familiesBaby formula has risen more than 20 per cent in the last year, and the increase is hitting people hard. Meghan Neufeld with BabyGoRound talks about how critical the situation is and how organizations and social media are filling the gaps.CanadaNov 26, 2023
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Skyrocketing baby formula costs concern parentsFirst, it was the lack of baby formula available. And now that the shelves are stocked, parents are wondering how they’re going to be able to afford it as costs continue to rise. Janet Brown reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCNov 24, 2023
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Baby formula shortage: Relief for parents in sight as Health Canada approves French productAs parents across Canada continue to grapple with a persistent infant formula shortage, there is hope on the horizon after Health Canada approved a product made in France. Laboratoire Modilac, a range of products made in France, should be on store shelves this month. Marney Blunt reports.CanadaJun 3, 2023
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Baby formula shortages persist, little clarity on when supply will improveFormula shortages dominated headlines a year ago when a key manufacturing plant was temporarily shut down, due to bacterial contamination in some products. But some parents are still struggling to find the necessary products to feed their little ones. Katherine Ward has more.CanadaApr 1, 2023
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Global News Peterborough Update 2: March 20, 2023The City of Peterborough hires a private security firm to respond to bylaw infractions at tent encampments; Ontario’s police watchdog investigates a Peterborough arrest; potential bacteria contamination in baby formula prompts a product recall; Skytracker weather. Noor Ibrahim has the details.HealthMar 20, 2023
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Baby formula shortage felt in CanadaA baby formula shortage in the United States is being felt by families in Canada. As Caryn Lieberman reports, industry experts say it was only a matter of time.Global News at 5:30 TorontoMay 26, 2022
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U.S. baby formula shortage affects Canadian marketThe U.S. shortage of some baby formulas is affecting the Canadian market, possibly because of panic buying. Kyle Stanton reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCMay 23, 2022
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Canada’s baby formula supply ‘fine’ for now, but some challenges in obtaining specialized formula: TrudeauAsked about the baby formula shortage impacting the United States and Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that Canada is continuing with “securing” its supply. Trudeau added in Canada, the supply is “fine” for now overall, but there are some challenges in obtaining more specialized formula.CanadaMay 24, 2022
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Global News Peterborough Update 1: June 27, 2022A multi-vehicle collision on Highway 401 Sunday evening; Parents are feeling the pinch of the baby formula shortage; Dallas Smith performs in Peterborough; A quick look at the weather. Teresa Kaszuba has all the details.EntertainmentJun 27, 2022
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Global News Peterborough Update 2: June 24, 2022Canadian parents continue to feel the pinch of the baby formula shortage; A healthcare pilot program in Kawartha Lakes is freeing up paramedics to go back into the community; MPP’s representing the three ridings in our region have been sworn in; A quick look at the weather. Teresa Kaszuba has all the details.PoliticsJun 24, 2022
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Better Winnipeg: Mother keeps formula drive going for Winnipeg HarvestThe section reserved for baby formula at Winnipeg Harvest is difficult to keep stocked. But every December for the past four years, there’s a sudden surge in supplies, thanks to Susan Krepart. Global’s Eva Kovacs reports.Apr 25, 2017
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Breastfed babies less hyper but not necessarily smarter than babies fed formula: studyMon, Mar 27: Study found socio-economic factors may impact cognitive development of babies than just breast milk alone. Marianne Dimain reports.Global News at 5:30 TorontoMar 27, 2017
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Woman arrested for allegedly refilling baby formula with other substances, returning to storeA Tucson, Ariz. woman was arrested for returning baby formula to stores after she had opened them and filled them with other substances.WorldMay 13, 2017
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Saskatchewan families struggling to find baby formulaA recall on infant formula in the United States is having impacts on both sides of the border. Parents across Saskatchewan are having a hard time finding the type their children normally drink. Teagan Rasche has more.Global News at 10 ReginaMay 17, 2022
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What’s behind the baby formula shortage?Greg Wilson of the Retail Council of Canada discusses how a shortage of baby formula in the U.S. is having an impact on supplies on this side of the border.Global News Morning BCMay 14, 2022
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Breaking down the costs new parents are facingWelcoming a baby into the home is a blessing. But it can also be stressful and expensive. Personal Finance expert Rubina Ahmed-Haq has some tips for new parents, and an update on the baby formula shortage south of the border.Global News Morning TorontoMay 26, 2022
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Monitoring Monkeypox and other health headlinesDr. Iris Gorfinkel unpacks the latest COVID-19 headlines and speaks to the increase of Monkeypox in Canada, plus how the baby formula shortage could impact families.The Morning ShowMay 24, 2022
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Breast milk banks concerned over impact of baby formula shortageBreast milk banks have been feeling the pinch as the baby formula shortage continues in Canada and the U.S. Jannette Festival of the NorthernStar Mothers Milk Bank speaks about the impact the banks are feeling and how people can help and donate.Global News Morning TorontoMay 30, 2022
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Global News Peterborough Update 3: June 27, 2022A man has died following a shooting in downtown Cobourg; four people injured in a six car pile-up on the 401 near Grafton; parents affected by a baby formula shortage. Keri Ferguson has the details.Jun 27, 2022