Panic Buying

• Marshmallow shortage hits Winnipeg amid latest coronavirus buying spree

  “As they’re coming in, they’re running out the door faster than we put them on the shelf," said the operator of a local Food Fare about the city's dearth of marshmallows.

  Consumer

  Dec 24, 2020
• Grocery stores haven’t really been running out of food during the pandemic — here’s why

  Yes, we have seen some shortages on grocery store shelves, but professors Michael von Massow and Alfons Weersink of the University of Guelph explain why system will catch up.

  Commentary

  May 3, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Mill in Chilliwack, B.C., ramps up production to meet flour demand

  'There's such a demand right now, people baking at home, that stores just can't keep it on the shelves.'

  Canada

  Apr 13, 2020
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• Coronavirus: No panic buying at liquor and cannabis stores in Lethbridge

  Through unprecedented times of stress like the COVID-19 pandemic, some have resorted to panic buying. But liquor and cannabis stores in Lethbridge haven't reported any.

  Consumer

  Mar 20, 2020
• North Okanagan gun shop seeing surge in sales

  While sales have been exceptional this week, the store owner is predicting a downturn that could last a while.

  News

  Mar 20, 2020
• Verona, Ont., video leads to concerns about toilet paper price-gouging during COVID-19 pandemic

  The video comes as the COVID-19 pandemic has caused shoppers to stock up on food and toiletries, especially toilet paper.

  Consumer

  Mar 19, 2020
• Canadians ‘do not need to panic’ about food shortages amid COVID-19, experts say

  The last few weeks have seen Canadians emptying the shelves at grocery stores in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Is it necessary? Will there be food shortages? Experts say no.

  Canada

  Mar 17, 2020
• ‘Get a grip’: B.C. woman appeals for calm after watching couple clean out meat section in supermarket

  "They were laughing and being quite boastful about filling up the carts and having everything."

  Health

  Mar 16, 2020
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• Panic-buying during coronavirus pandemic will only help spread disease, B.C. expert warns

  A clinical psychologist who specializes in the psychology of pandemics says buying and hoarding items in bulk quantities can actually help spread the disease.

  Canada

  Mar 15, 2020
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• ‘We have plenty of food’: Ontario government urges calm amid pandemic panic buying

  "Rest assured, we have plenty of food that will continue to reach grocery stores on a regular basis," Ontario's health and agriculture ministers said Saturday.

  Health

  Mar 14, 2020