Sylvain Charlebois

• Ranchers’ group pushes back against Health Canada’s ‘vilification’ of beef

  Canadian ranchers say their industry has been unfairly singled out by proposed new regulations that would require packaged ground beef to be sold with a health warning label.

  Health

  Jun 10
  
• Baby formula shortage in Canada leads to panic buying

  President Joe Biden authorized the use of Air Force planes for the effort, dubbed “Operation Fly Formula,” because no commercial flights were available.

  Health

  May 23
  
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• A Quebec poutine named after Putin renamed to honour Ukrainian leader

  A Montreal poutine joint has renamed its signature dish after getting complaints surrounding the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It's now named to honour the Ukrainian Prime Minister.

  Politics

  Mar 20
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• High fuel prices in Alberta forcing reduction in inter-city bus service, increase in ticket prices

  As gas prices remain high, Alberta transportation businesses that heavily rely on the use of fuel are starting to feel the financial pinch.

  Consumer

  Mar 13
• Gas prices impact community organizations that rely on volunteer drivers

  Programs that rely on volunteer drivers -- like Meals on Wheels -- are concerned that the increased cost will keep people from wanting to help out.

  Traffic

  Mar 8
• The spike in milk prices and how it’s impacting Nova Scotia and New Brunswick

  As of Feb. 1, milk is up 8.6 cents per litre on average across Nova Scotia, and 10 cents a litre across New Brunswick, with the rest of Canada also seeing an increase in prices.

  Money

  Feb 7
• Accuracy in food labelling a concern for those with allergies, new study says

  The number of Canadians with bad reactions to food is on the rise, according to the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University.

  Health

  Oct 20, 2021
• Mobile food market takes aim at food insecurity in rural Ontario

  The truck stops in 10 locations across Brock Township on Wednesdays and Thursdays once every two weeks to offer residents affordable, convenient access to fresh, nutritious food.

  Canada

  Oct 7, 2021
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• Meat counter prices rising to ‘spook zone’ levels: food expert

  Canadians are shying away from meat likely because of higher prices, food distribution professor Sylvain Charlebois said, but also because of a rise in plant protein options.

  Consumer

  Sep 4, 2021
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• New death connected to Olymel COVID-19 outbreak as Alberta Health removes previous fatality

  The union that represents the workers at the Olymel facility in Red Deer facing a COVID-19 outbreak confirmed Wednesday that another person connected to the plant has died.

  Health

  Mar 3, 2021