Groceries

• N.B. food prices remain high, but beginning to stabilize: expert

  Food prices in New Brunswick were up 9.2 per cent from last June, which is higher than the Canadian average of 8.8 per cent.

  Economy

  Jul 21
  
• Alberta NDP wants inquiry into beef price hikes

  According to Statistics Canada, the price for ground beef in Alberta has jumped 11 per cent year over year, while prices for top sirloin cuts have jumped 43 per cent.

  Economy

  Jul 15
  
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• Thousands of B.C. Superstore employees hold strike vote this week over wages

  The workers are employed at 28 Superstores and three distribution warehouses across the province and are members of the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 247.

  Consumer

  Jul 4
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• Highest inflation in 40 years: Angus Reid study

  A new study from the Angus Reid Institute says we’re hitting the highest inflation in 40 years, but Saskatchewan seeing the lowest inflation rate of Canada.

  Economy

  Jun 26
• New Health Canada food labelling requirements for ground meat draw criticism

  There are many products that will be exempt from the new rule but ground meats are not and its left some within the meat industry scratching their head.

  Health

  Jun 10
• Rising grocery, gas costs ‘significantly impacting’ financial stress for Prairie residents: survey

  The 2022 FP Canada survey found that money is the top source of stress for Prairie residents with the rising cost of groceries and gas playing a significant part.

  Money

  Jun 7
• Saskatoon council sets sights on downtown development parking concerns

  City council has a plan to avoid parking concerns relating to the development of Saskatoon's downtown, including the possibility of a new arena and grocery store.

  Consumer

  May 24
• Saskatoon’s downtown could get a grocery store at Midtown Plaza

  Midtown Plaza, Saskatoon's downtown mall, could soon become home to a grocery store with a built-in restaurant after a Vancouver-based company submitted a proposal to the City.

  Consumer

  Apr 28
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• Federal carbon tax increasing gas and grocery prices in Saskatchewan

  The federal carbon tax increased by 25 per cent in four provinces, including Saskatchewan. A national consumer group says inflation is at a 30-year high.

  Consumer

  Apr 1
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• Tips to save on your grocery bill as inflation sends food prices higher

  "People think that saving money on food starts when they walk into the grocery store... It starts in your own house."

  Consumer

  Mar 31