Food Security
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Leaf Rapids residents call for government help amid ‘humanitarian crisis’The open letter to the Manitoba and federal governments comes after a week of violence, including murder and arson.Jun 24
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Ottawa aims to cut grocery bills with $3.2B food security strategyThe multi-year plan, titled seeks to reduce the country’s dependence on international food imports and break the grip of a highly concentrated retail market.ConsumerJun 11
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Canadians face food insecurity as 120% of income for some goes to food, rentAbout one in four Canadians are living in a food-insecure household, with advocates saying governments need to tackle the root cause: income.CanadaMay 25
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Rising food costs have forced British Columbians to shop differently, eat less: pollThe poll, conducted by Research Co., found that rising food costs have forced many British Columbians to change their shopping and dietary habits.CanadaMay 22
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Canadian Foodgrains Bank Alberta celebrates summer harvestTwo southern Alberta partner groups of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank gathered Wednesday to volunteer for their annual harvest in support of food security around the world.CanadaAug 27, 2025
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Surging demand for B.C. charity’s food hampers a ‘startling trend’Eligible clients can pick up a package of things like pasta, sauce, beans and other pantry staples, along with a grocery store gift card, up to four times a year.Aug 7, 2025
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B.C. government to help grow province’s agriculture, food processing sectorsThe B.C. government announced it is setting up a task force to grow the province's agriculture and food processing economy, to improve production, profitability, competitiveness.PoliticsFeb 20, 2025
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Food-flation, wilted produce and recalls cause indoor garden trend to grow like a weedTwo Manitoba communities have launched an almost-foolproof indoor garden system to feed the demand for food security and nutrient-dense produce.ConsumerJan 24, 2025
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Scientists on quest for drought-resistant wheat, agriculture’s ‘Holy Grail’Scientists are trying to produce varieties of plants able to withstand temperature fluctuations, floods and frosts, to help feed a growing world population.FeaturesJun 2, 2024
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‘There is much to be done’: B.C. gets D+ grade in Food Banks Canada poverty report cardFood Banks Canada has given B.C. a near-failing grade on its 2024 poverty report card, saying much needs to be done to address shortfalls in housing and food security.CanadaMay 22, 2024
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