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BYOB: Sobeys to eliminate plastic bags at check stands in Canada starting Jan. 31
By Daniella Ponticelli Community Reporter
Sobeys, which is owned by Empire Company Ltd., estimates the move will eliminate 225 million plastic check stand bags – just over 1,200 tonnes – every year. Continue reading
Lineups outside grocery stores in St. John’s as state of emergency hits Day 5
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says 450 troops – including about 175 reservists – will be in Newfoundland Tuesday to help the province dig out from the storm. Continue reading
High River food rescue keeps food from being tossed and supports those in need
By Jill Croteau Reporter
A volunteer-run organization is keeping an impressive amount of food in High River out of the landfills. It’s called High River food rescue. Aside from avoiding food wastage, it’s supporting those in need. Continue reading
City of Regina looking for input on proposed Cathedral liquor store
By David Baxter Reporter
Members of the public have until Jan. 23, 2020, to submit comments on plans to build a Sobey’s liquor store in Regina’s Cathedral neighbourhood. Continue reading
Bread cartel: Green light for Quebec class action law suit against major grocers
Among those involved are Loblaws Companies Limited, George Weston, Metro, Sobeys, Walmart Canada, Canada Bread and Giant Tiger. Continue reading
Attempted murder, assault charges laid after stabbing in Dartmouth
Halifax Regional Police say the stabbing happened at an apartment on Roleika Drive at around 8:15 a.m. Continue reading
Grocery shopping goes high tech with smart carts, apps
Artificial intelligence-equipped smart carts are the latest aspect in grocers’ efforts to streamline the shopping experience as consumers became increasingly accustomed to convenience. Continue reading
Compliments brand fresh cut vegetables recalled over possible Listeria contamination
There have been no reports of illness linked to the products, however, Listeria poisoning symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Continue reading
Sensory friendly shopping hours being rolled out at Edmonton Safeways, Sobeys
The pilot program is meant to provide a calmer, less bright and less noisy environment for customers with sensory sensitivity. Continue reading
Trio used ‘sleight of hand’ to steal Burlington woman’s credit card: police
The alleged thieves ran up close to $3,000 on the 73-year-old victim’s card. Continue reading