Groceries
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Peanut butter to produce: Canadian families are paying more to fill their grocery cartsFrom meat to produce, the cost of groceries has increased. A food researcher says pantry staples have also seen a price spike.EconomyJul 20
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Washing over wiping: Expert says wiping store-bought items not necessaryA Queen's University infectious disease expert says wiping bought goods isn't very effective at reducing the spread of COVID-19.HealthMay 26
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Canadian Jewish community rallies to help Saskatoon celebrate PassoverAfter a mix up with a grocery order, Saskatoon’s Jewish community was left scrambling to source kosher foods elsewhere, with one rabbi even driving to Calgary.CanadaMar 30
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Federated Co-operatives’ energy sales dropped $1.3B in 2020, annual report saysOverall, FCL finished the year with $177 million in net profit; it's a big number, but dwarfs compared to its annual sales of $7.9 billion.EconomyMar 1
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Lethbridge not-for-profit gives away nearly $17,000 in groceriesThe Stitch it Forward Society of Lethbridge gave away nearly $17,000 in groceries over the last week.FeaturesJan 22
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Canadian families to pay hundreds more a year for groceries in 2021: reportThe average Canadian family will pay up to an extra $695 for food next year, as the pandemic, wildfires and changing consumer habits drive-up grocery bills.CanadaDec 8, 2020
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Grocery bills set to increase for Canadians: reportThis year's report forecasts that the average Canadian family will spend $12,667 on their annual grocery bill -- an increase of $487 compared to last year.CanadaOct 2, 2020
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Metro sales up more than 10% as Canadians eat at home due to COVID-19 pandemicMetro chief executive Eric La Fleche said the pandemic has represented an unprecedented challenge for the Montreal-based company.EconomyAug 12, 2020
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Uber launches grocery delivery service in Toronto and MontrealUber Technologies Inc. says users in Montreal and Toronto can now order groceries through its Uber and Uber Eats apps.CanadaJul 7, 2020
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In Saskatoon, food insecurity is at the forefront of the coronavirus pandemicFood insecurities a hot topic in Saskatoon as the COVID-19 pandemic has presented challenges but also brought forth momentum for solutions.ConsumerJun 15, 2020
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