Grocery Bills

• Winnipeg home economist says look past ‘best before’ dates, shop less to cut down food cost, waste

  The 2023 Canada Food Price Report estimates food prices will increase by another five to seven per cent on average this year.

  Economy

  Jan 3, 2023
  
• More Canadians are turning to food banks as costs of groceries soar

  The soaring costs of food at the grocery store is likely to push more Canadians into food insecurity, one expert says, as food banks report an uptick in use.

  Money

  May 19, 2022
  
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• Saskatchewan food banks seeing dramatic increase in visitors

  Due to inflation and the COVID-19 pandemic, the buying power of food banks has decreased and so has the budget of donors. Leaving Saskatchewan families to make difficult decisions.

  Canada

  Mar 29, 2022
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• Canadians shifting food habits during coronavirus pandemic: report

  A trip to the grocery store looks a lot different during the pandemic, and the way Canadians are consuming food has also changed, according to a new report.

  Consumer

  Aug 18, 2020
• BUSINESS REPORT: Expect to pay more to fill your belly next year

  Canadians who dine out often will bear the brunt of price hikes.

  Economy

  Dec 13, 2017
• Canadian families could spend $1,600 more this year as grocery, gas bills rise

  New Year, new household budget: The average Canadian family could spend a lot more for everyday items in 2017, thanks to a number of factors.

  Money

  Jan 10, 2017
• Grocery giant Loblaw demands suppliers cut prices to lower grocery bills

  Grocery and drug store giant Loblaw has told its suppliers it wants prices dropped by September.

  Canada

  Jul 28, 2016
• Surviving the Slump: how to retire without debt

  At a time when 35 per cent of Canadians struggle to pay their monthly bills, the Credit Counselling Society in Calgary has several tips to help people planning for retirement deal with their debts.

  Money

  Apr 20, 2016
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• Offset high food prices by reducing waste, say experts

  With food prices expected to continue to rise through 2016, there's one way experts say people can save money: Waste less.

  Consumer

  Feb 4, 2016