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• As Canada Day nears, consumers want Canadian goods — but costs are a concern

  As Canada Day approaches, several new studies forecast that although Canadians are being careful about their spending, many are willing to pay more to support local businesses.

  Consumer

  Jun 27, 2025
  
• Canadian bananas? Grow-local movement thriving amid tariff threats

  Many people across the country are worried about rising cost of food amid ongoing tariff threats. In response some Canadians have turned to growing their own food.

  Canada

  Mar 13, 2025
  
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• Trump’s pause on tariff threats not stopping retailer and consumer shift to Canadian goods

  Many consumers and food retailers are changing habits regardless of U.S. President Donald Trump's 30-day pause on tariff threats, with a shift to local and Canadian-made goods

  Consumer

  Feb 3, 2025
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• Saskatchewan demand for beef up despite high prices

  Local producers in Saskatchewan are hoping to curb high prices by encouraging those looking to buy beef to think local. Stats Canada reporting a seven per cent increase in October.

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2024
• Nova Scotians ‘divided’ over new local shopping incentive program

  At a farmers’ market in Chester, N.S. last week, the community weighed in on the new program, and what they thought could be improved.

  Consumer

  Jul 28, 2024
• Calgary businesses hope push to boycott Loblaw will divert shoppers their way

  Small, local retailers hope a movement to boycott Loblaw stores will mean more business for them in the short-term and in the long run.

  Consumer

  May 1, 2024
• Lethbridge businesses battle for Black Friday weekend sale dollars

  Whether it's a big box store or online Black Friday weekend has been a concern for local businesses, unable to keep up with chain and corporations.

  Canada

  Nov 23, 2023
• Supporting local this spring with Market Collective

  Everett Tetz with Market Collective joins Global News Calgary with a look at work from a few of the 140 artists and Alberta business owners set to take over the BMO Centre from April 14-16.

  Apr 9, 2023
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• Hazeldean hosts special International Women’s Day Market

  The Hazeldean Community Artisan Market hosts a special International Women's Day market to celebrate local female entrepreneurs.

  Canada

  Mar 11, 2023
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• Edmonton shoppers overwhelmingly visited malls, box stores over local at Christmas: Study

  Edmontonians returned to in-person shopping in a big way for last minute shopping in 2022 — but local businesses didn't benefit in a major way.

  Consumer

  Jan 3, 2023