Cost Of Groceries

• Manitoba budget expands tax exemption on food, aims to cut deficit

  The Manitoba government is making more food tax-free, adding over a dozen new hospital beds in Winnipeg, and boosting property tax credits for many homeowners.

  Politics

  Mar 24
  
• N.B. community food hub aims for zero waste in their fight against food insecurity

  A New Brunswick community group that feeds people in need aims to have zero food waste.

  Canada

  May 3, 2024
  
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• Canadians are worried about shrinkflation — and if it’s here to stay: poll

  Not only do the majority of Canadians say they're paying more for groceries, a new poll shows they also believe packages are getting smaller.

  Canada

  Apr 30, 2023
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• Soaring grocery prices in Canada spark increase in thefts from stores: researcher

  Last October, Canada’s competition watchdog launched a study of the grocery industry to examine whether the highly concentrated sector is contributing to rising food costs.

  Economy

  Jan 16, 2023
• $12 million earmarked for BC Association of Farmers’ Markets’ coupon program

  Eligible recipients will receive $27 of coupons per week for 16 weeks to help them purchase local food — a $6 increase from the $21 per week in 2021.

  Canada

  Jun 5, 2022
• The rising cost of living: Adapting to increased consumer costs in Alberta

  'I think (in) the next few years, this is going to be a tricky time for a lot of families,' said Heather Thomson, the executive director of the Alberta School of Business.

  Economy

  Mar 12, 2022
• ‘Everything is going up right now’: B.C.’s high gas costs driving consumer costs higher

  Increased transportation and delivery costs could inevitably be passed on to consumers as the price of gas impacts the price of doing business.

  Economy

  Mar 3, 2022
• Peanut butter to produce: Canadian families are paying more to fill their grocery carts

  From meat to produce, the cost of groceries has increased. A food researcher says pantry staples have also seen a price spike.

  Economy

  Jul 20, 2021