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Empire, the parent company of Sobeys, Safeway and FreshCo, reported an 8.5 per cent jump in profit in its Q3, to $134 million. The grocery retailer says sales were driven by growth in Empire’s discount and full-service business. Anne Gaviola has more in Business Matters for Thursday, March 14.

Living a sober life inspired the creation of a snack bar paired with non-alcoholic drinks. Doug Stephen, The Drive Canteen, shares his journey with Jennifer Palma while showing us three types of non-alcoholic sips.

Michael Medline, the chief executive of Sobey’s parent company Empire, reiterated Tuesday that there’s no evidence that a proposed grocery code of conduct would raise food prices for Canadians. This stands in stark contrast with views expressed by the heads of Canada’s largest grocery retailers, Loblaws and Walmart, who have expressed concern about the federal...

“Super funny guy, just certain things he would do.” Ahead of the ‘Cooper Nemeth Memorial Hockey Day’ on March 23, Clay Young spoke with his former teammate and friend Carsen Sobey, who shared memories of Cooper.

A Vancouver man who has struggled with sobriety has come up with a unique way to help others. He has launched an alcohol-free comedy club for those recovering from addiction and the sober curious. Jay Durant has the story on This is BC.

The strike at Pete’s Frootique, a Sobeys-owned grocer, is gaining national momentum as it enters a fifth week. Striking workers say they aren’t backing down as a “National Day of Action” is only fueling their motivation to fight for increased wages and benefits. Vanessa Wright has the details.

Global’s Eilish Bonang takes a look at the surge in people who seem to be tapping into the ‘sober-curious’ movement by extending their commitment to Dry January.

The death of a young northern Atlantic right whale, first spotted entangled in a rope off the coast of New Brunswick two years ago, is highlighting the precarious position of the species. The loss of female that could have helped bolster the species, is sobering for conservationists. Heidi Petracek on how the loss has shaken...

Picketing Pete’s Frootique workers say it’s time to ramp things up as their strike enters its fourth week. The employees of the Sobey’s-owned store want to see better wages and benefits. Skye Bryden-Blom reports.

In the wake of a rainy holiday season, Ontario police are reminding drivers to slow down on slick roads and drive sober after 10,000 impaired driving charges were laid this year. A total of 215 were laid over the past week alone. Kayla McLean reports.

Employees of the Sobeys-owned chain Pete’s Frootique returned to the picket line on Saturday to begin a third week on strike. The union representing staff have been pushing for better wages and benefits, but are still yet to arrive at a deal. Vanessa Wright has the latest.

There is a warning from Toronto police to demonstrators to obey the law ahead of planned protests related to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Sean O’Shea reports.

As more bars and breweries across Canada are seeing the trend of mocktails and non-alcoholic beverages grow, some Regina businesses are adding to their menus.

One of Canada’s major grocery chains, Empire — the parent company of brands like Sobeys, Safeway, Longo’s and IGA —has announced a price freeze on thousands of items until January 2024. Kyle Benning reports.

Employees of the Sobeys-owned grocery store Pete’s Frootique returned to the picket lines for a third day of striking Monday. They are calling for an improvement to wages and benefits. As Vanessa Wright reports, strikers say they aren’t backing down until fair wages are brought to the table.

It’s the holiday season, and celebrations are underway. In an effort to ensure drivers stay sober, Lethbridge police have brought back their Christmas Checkstop campaign. Jaclyn Kucey has the details.

“It’s a bit of an experiment for us, too,” said Alex Viol, one of the owners of SOBAR and founders of Somm Zero.

The TTC is partnering with the Toronto chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving for its annual Red Ribbon campaign to encourage sober driving this holiday season. Caryn Lieberman reports.

Durham Police launch 2023 Festive R.I.D.E. campaign. For the next 6 weeks their R.I.D.E. team will be out in force ensuring people are driving sober. Frazer Snowdon has more.

On Friday, Sobeys issued a recall on Sunrise brand Grade A fresh turkeys between five and eight kilograms in weight with a best before date of Oct. 11. “We ask that you return it to a Sobeys store near you for a full refund,” the grocery chain wrote in an email to customers.