Loblaws

• Manitoba employees vote in favour of strike mandate against Loblaw

  Union members working for Loblaw Companies voted on a strike mandate, with contract negotiations still ongoing. Nearly 100 per cent voted yes.

  Canada

  Sep 11
  
• Leftover, rescued produce helping food banks reduce waste

  Despite efforts to rescue and glean food, Graham Hill of Second Harvest says over 60 per cent of all food produced in Canada is lost and wasted every single year.

  Canada

  Jul 28
  
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• Soaring food prices are changing the way Canadians shop for groceries

  As food prices continue to go up, a new Statistics Canada report shows that consumers are changing their grocery shopping habits for lower-cost options.

  Money

  Jul 26
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• How this independent grocer is flourishing — and competing against the big players

  Gateway Meat Market in Dartmouth, N.S., says its business model of low, low prices has it pushing for an 'emergency' expansion in light of food insecurity.

  Canada

  Jul 20
• Is grocery power imbalance raising prices in Canada? Here’s what to know 

  Whether you're catching a flight, opening a new bank account or picking up groceries, a small group of big names takes up most of the market share.

  Canada

  Apr 12
• ‘Profits are profits’: As food prices soar, Liberal MP says Canada needs more competition

  London North Centre Liberal MP Peter Fragiskatos asked Galen Weston, CEO of Loblaws, why the company wouldn’t reintroduce the ‘hero pay’ for workers.

  Canada

  Mar 10
• Recall issued for PC brand ‘Canadian Cheddar’ due to possible Listeria contamination

  Consumers are asked to check if they have that particular cheese and to throw it out or return it to the store they bought it from.

  Consumer

  Feb 16
• Vancouver city council removes single-use cup fee in majority vote

  Vancouver councillor Rebecca Bligh put forward the motion saying it has done little to change consumer habits and hurts low-income residents.

  Politics

  Feb 15
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• London man without medication after Shoppers Drug Mart systems issue

  A London man is without medication after a Shoppers Drug Mart technical issue. The company confirmed system issues, saying most locations have been restored to normal service.

  Health

  Jan 19
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• Pharmacist-led walk-in clinic opens in Edmonton area

  People in the Edmonton area now have another option when it comes to finding health care. A pharmacist led walk-in clinic opened it's doors Friday to patients in Fort Saskatchewan.

  Health

  Dec 10, 2022