Loblaws

• Pumpkin problems: ‘Challenging year’ for some farmers amid extreme weather

  Despite an unprecedented heat wave in B.C. and wetter than normal summer conditions in Ontario, pumpkin growers say they do not expect shortages in the fall. 

  Environment

  Oct 10
• Loblaw reports 30% surge in first-quarter profit but sees sales slowing

  Loblaw reported its first-quarter profit was up 30 per cent compared with a year ago, helped by an improvement in its financial services business.

  Money

  May 5
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• ‘Milkman model’ grocery service delivers brand name goods in reusable containers

  "The milkman model has faded from most people's mindset, but this is a great example where you look to the past and see a great opportunity to solve a problem."

  Environment

  Feb 1
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• Loblaw says 3 staff at west London, Ont. Superstore test positive for COVID-19

  Loblaw said on Monday that three staff members at the Superstore in Oakridge tested positive for COVID-19.

  Health

  Jan 4
• Union representing Superstore employees concerned about number of people inside stores

  UFCW Local 401, which represents Superstore workers, sent a letter to Premier Jason Kenney and Dr. Deena Hinshaw to express concern over the 15 per cent fire code occupancy limit.

  Consumer

  Dec 23, 2020
• Striking N.L. Dominion store workers to sue police for trying to break up picket line

  On Thursday morning, nearly 50 workers set up a picket line at Weston Foods bakery in an industrial park near St. John's.

  Consumer

  Nov 5, 2020
• Unifor takes battle against Loblaw beyond N.L., where 1,400 workers are on strike

  Unifor says it has set up secondary pickets at Loblaw distribution centres in Ajax, Ont., and Moncton, N.B., to bring attention to the dispute.

  Canada

  Nov 4, 2020
• Coronavirus: 1 case at Argyle Walmart, 2 at separate London, Ont., Loblaws since last week

  All three stores have directed other workers who may have had contact with COVID-19-infected employees to self-isolate.

  Health

  Oct 20, 2020
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• Striking N.L. Dominion workers spend Thanksgiving on the picket line

  Eleven Dominion stores across the province have been closed since late August, when more than 1,400 workers went on strike to demand better wages and more full-time positions.

  Canada

  Oct 13, 2020
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• Worker at Loblaws in Masonville area tests positive on presumptive coronavirus test

  'Team members who worked closely with this individual are now at home in self-isolation, monitoring for any symptoms.'

  Health

  Sep 30, 2020