John Graham

• Manitoba Opposition member raises idea of government action on grocery prices

   A member of Manitoba's Opposition New Democrats has raised the prospect of a government 'clampdown' on grocery prices if the party wins the election slated for Oct. 3.

  Politics

  May 26, 2023
  
• Shoplifting is underreported in Manitoba, retail council says

  The Retail Council of Canada says retail theft continues to happen -- it's just being underreported.

  Crime

  Jul 14, 2022
  
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• Monday marks last day for Manitoba mask mandate

  Starting Tuesday, it'll be up to individual businesses to decide whether they require staff and/or to wear masks, as the province will no longer demand it.

  Health

  Mar 14, 2022
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• Manitoba Liquor Marts’ theft crackdown paying off

  Thefts and robberies are way down since the first controlled entrance were installed — with a total of 197 thefts at all 63 Manitoba stores in September and October.

  Crime

  Nov 22, 2021
• ‘Supply chain remains very strong’: retail experts say no need to hoard essentials

  The Retail Council of Canada says retailers have adapted their supply chains to meet the needs of customers and that there is no need to rush out to stock the pantry.

  Consumer

  Nov 24, 2020
• Manitoba retail shortages continue as coronavirus pandemic rages on

  As Manitobans start to settle in for a fall season where the COVID-19 pandemic is still in full swing, they might still have some difficulty getting some supplies from local retailers.

  Consumer

  Sep 1, 2020
• Struggle to fill Manitoba jobs not due to lack of willing staff: Retail Council

  Brian Pallister says the CERB is keeping people from going back to work, but a Retail Council of Canada director says staffing is just one issue facing businesses.

  Consumer

  Jun 25, 2020
• Manitoba reopening amid COVID-19 pandemic ‘like waking up groggy from a bad dream’: retail council

  Monday marks the beginning of Manitoba's phased economic reopening, but it may not be the exciting event many expected amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Consumer

  May 4, 2020
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• Business owners, law enforcement meeting in Winnipeg Friday to tackle retail theft

  Fed up with rising theft, law enforcement officials and retailers are holding a round table discussion Friday in Winnipeg to crack down on crime.

  Crime

  Jan 31, 2020
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• Nearly 500 Winnipeg police officers to be hired by stores to prevent theft in December

  According to police, 481 officers are scheduled for special duty in December.

  Crime

  Dec 11, 2019