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Vince Barletta of Harvest Manitoba shares how this years donations are going and what items they are in need of.

When farmer Simon Ellis first drove his combine into this year’s crop, he expected “catastrophic failure,” after a season of flooding followed by a long drought. But instead was “pleasantly surprised” to find plump seeds of wheat, oats and soybeans poured into his combine. According to Canadian government data, thanks in part to the widespread...

As the holiday season arrives, food insecurity remains a growing concern as one in four Canadians are uncertain about their next meal. Second Harvest is urging Canadians to embrace a new holiday tradition focused on reducing waste and supporting communities in need. Mike Layton, from Second Harvest, joins Ross Hull to explain the initiative, how...

Safeeya Pirani heads to Hopcott Farms in Pitt Meadows to learn how farmers flood their fields to harvest the fruit.

The Prairie Ford Dealers Association, along with volunteers and customers, have collected several thousand pounds of food and $6,000 for Harvest Manitoba.

Haligonians gathered at the Common Roots BiHi Urban Farm, celebrating the season’s harvest with live music, free vegetarian meal, pumpkin smashing, and more. Organizers also highlighted the completion of a new solar-powered cold storage facility – a project aimed at improving year-round access to local produce and reducing food waste in the HRM. Kendra Gannon...

We find out more about Second Harvest, Canada’s largest food rescue organization, fighting hunger by redistributing surplus food to people in need across the country.

On this beautiful holiday weekend, many Quebecers are putting on their flannel and flocking to the province’s apple orchards. But while the recent dry weather has been perfect for fall activities, it hasn’t been ideal for apple growers. As Dan Spector reports, this year’s harvest has not been as plentiful.

During the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, many Quebecers are donning their flannel and heading to the province’s numerous apple orchards. However, while the recent dry weather has been ideal for fall activities, it has not been favourable for apple growers. As Dan Spector reports, this year’s harvest has not been as plentiful.

The colder weather that’s on the way will actually benefit some crops that are still being harvested.

We check in with Chef Kim MacPherson of Lupin Dining fame to find out more about the first annual Eastern Shore Harvest Food Festival, celebrating the season, the community, and suppliers in a final toast to a successful season of sharing food together.

A group of commercial lobster harvesters in Nova Scotia is demanding the courts settle a fight over Indigenous fishing rights. Ever since one Mi’kmaq First Nation launched its own lobster fishery five years ago, tensions between the band and commercial fishers have flared. Heidi Petracek reports.

The U.S. Justice Department has released two more batches of files linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as part of a new transparency law. The documents are heavily redacted and that has reignited political tensions – and could spark legal action in the days ahead. The U.S. conducted multiple airstrikes in Syria against the...

Harvest Manitoba has enlisted some star power in its efforts to support Manitobans facing food insecurity.

When credit card transactions are disputed businesses are usually stuck with the bill. The Canadian Federation of Independent business wants the federal government and credit card companies to help protect small businesses from getting hit with chargebacks and fees after reported fraud. Kevin Gallagher reports.

It’s a unique harvest season in BC this year, as wineries grapple with how to produce wine in tough conditions and bounce back. Sommelier Kurtis Kolt joins Jennifer Palma and introduces us to some local wines on Saturday Sips.

Harvest Manitoba is taking steps to cut down on food waste and increase food security in our province.

Most crops have been harvested in southern Manitoba, according to the latest provincial report.

The province of Nova Scotia is adding another layer of enforcement to put an end to the illegal lobster trade. The move comes after repeated calls from industry and harvesters for authorities to do more to get a handle on a situation, which police say involves elements of organized crime. Heidi Petracek reports on the...

The Meals2Go program, run by Harvest Manitoba, has expanded and will now support around 7,000 kids each week.