Sobeys won’t reopen grocery store in Colborne, Ont., following May 2023 fire
An early morning fire on May 24, 2024, destroyed the village's only grocery store and also damaged adjoining businesses.
Economy
Apr 25
Grocery code of conduct won’t drive food prices higher, Empire CEO says
Michael Medline, the president and CEO of Sobeys’ parent company made the comment at a Retail Council of Canada event in Toronto Tuesday.
Money
Apr 2
Sobeys parent Empire sees profit climb 8.5% from year earlier
The parent company of the Sobeys, Safeway and FreshCo grocery chains says net earnings in its latest quarter were up 8.5 per cent to $134.2 million.
Money
Mar 14
One person taken to hospital after being hit by truck
One person was taken to hospital Thursday night after being hit by a truck on Henderson Highway.
Traffic
Apr 18
Wildfire prep: Halifax fire crews offer free tips on protecting your home
An awareness event was held in Fall River, N.S., on Saturday to inform residents how to prevent their homes from significant damage during a wildfire.
Fire
May 4
Temporary limited access next week for two Central Okanagan parks
Visitors to Kalamoir Regional Park in West Kelowna and Mission Creek Regional Park in Kelowna are asked to obey closure notices at select entrances on April 9.
Canada
Apr 6
Future of lone grocery store in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue uncertain
The owners of Marché Ami Plus say due to financial troubles, the store is on the verge of closing its doors on April 6.
Canada
Mar 26
What’s open, what’s closed in Halifax for the Easter long weekend
Good Friday is a designated retail closing day in Nova Scotia, which means many stores and services will be closed.
Canada
Mar 29
Walmart Canada says robots are coming to two Ontario warehouses
Together, they shave down the time it takes to get products from trailers into the facility by 90 per cent — and their overlord, Walmart Canada, hopes this is just the start.
Canada
Apr 12
Loblaw boycott: CEO responds to plans from ‘deeply unhappy’ customers
Some 'deeply unhappy' customers are planning to boycott Loblaw grocery stores in May. Here's what the company's new CEO Per Bank says about the plans.
Consumer
Apr 29
As Loblaw boycott begins, what to know about all the company’s brands
Loblaw Companies Ltd. is the parent company of nearly two-dozen store brands spread across food, pharmacies, fashion, beauty and financial services.
Canada
May 1
Posters promoting ‘Steal From Loblaws Day’ are circulating. How did we get here?
Posters are inviting people to rob grocery chains owned by Loblaw, and Canadians seem split on whether to condemn or support the illegal protest.
Consumer
Apr 26
Higher chocolate prices this Easter amid cocoa supply disruptions
Higher chocolate prices this Easter after bad crops on the other side of the world are just the latest example of disruptions in the food supply chain.
Consumer
Mar 25
Good Friday and Easter 2024 in Peterborough: What’s open and closed
The City of Peterborough notes curbside collection of garbage and green bins and recyling collection on Good Friday all will move to Monday, April 1.
Consumer
Mar 28
1st case of measles confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka region, latest in Ontario
While cases have been popping up across the country, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit announced Wednesday morning that the area has its first confirmed case of measles.
Health
Mar 13
What’s open, what’s closed in Winnipeg on Louis Riel Day 2024
Some Winnipeg city services, shopping centres and attractions will be closed or operating at reduced hours for Louis Riel Day.
Consumer
Feb 18
How Canadian grocery stores decide what gets donated or dumped
For grocers, selling perishable items means making continual choices about every item on display — especially the ones nearing the end of their shelf life.
Consumer
Feb 16
Belleville woman charged after ‘attempting to bite anyone who came close to her’
A 29-year-old woman has been charged with breaching a court order not to consume alcohol.
Crime
Apr 29
What’s open and closed for Heritage Day in Halifax
Monday is a designated retail closing day in Nova Scotia. Here's a list of what businesses will be open, operating on reduced hours, or closed for Heritage Day.
Canada
Feb 18
NDP bill wants to bring grocery prices down. How will it work?
Singh has made it a central tenet of his party's policy to take on big companies he believes are making record profits while ordinary people struggle to afford the basics.
Canada
Feb 22
