Grocery Code Won't Bring Immediate Relief: Expert
A new grocery code of conduct for Canada is set for 2026, but an expert warns consumers shouldn't expect immediate price drops. Learn what the code means for your wallet.
A new grocery code of conduct for Canada is set for 2026, but an expert warns consumers shouldn't expect immediate price drops. Learn what the code means for your wallet.
Canada's grocery industry implements a new mandatory code of conduct on January 1, 2026, designed to ensure fairness between retailers and suppliers. Learn how this impacts the market.
Canada's new Grocery Code of Conduct launches January 1. While it won't cut food prices, it aims to fix supplier-retailer relations, which could benefit consumers long-term. Learn how.
Visitors to Whistler, B.C., are warned after fraudulent QR code stickers were discovered in parking lots, attempting to steal payment information. Learn how to spot the scam.
New Ontario Fire Code regulations taking effect in 2026 will require carbon monoxide alarms on every floor of most homes in Windsor-Essex. Learn the rules to protect your family from the silent killer.
Dr. Sylvain Charlebois explains the converging forces reshaping Canada's food economy in 2026, from trade pressures to AI pricing. A year of reckoning for competitiveness and food security.
Zappos after-Christmas sale offers an extra 20% off select styles. Grab deals on Uggs, Hokas, Birkenstocks & more before stock sells out. Use code SAVE20.
Young students in Edmonton are learning vital coding skills by developing their own video games through the Code Ninjas after-school program, blending education with creativity.
Health Canada announces a recall of several prepackaged food items from Inspired Go due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers are urged to check their products.
Don't let foodborne illness ruin your holidays. Get essential food safety advice from Dr. Paul to keep your festive meals safe and enjoyable for everyone.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for PeelNuts in Ontario due to possible salmonella contamination. Consumers are urged not to eat the product.
London's Business Cares Food Drive exceeded its 2024 fundraising total in 2025, supporting the local food bank. Community effort proves resilient against economic headwinds.
Statistics Canada reports a slight decline in retail sales for October 2025. Get the details on the consumer spending slowdown and what it means for the economy.
Hamilton police have laid charges against 21 suspects following a major investigation into organized retail theft. The operation is believed to have caused losses exceeding one million dollars.
A Coquitlam RCMP constable has been ordered to resign or face dismissal following a code of conduct hearing related to offensive group chats. Read the full details of the disciplinary decision.
Reports suggest a potential shift in Iran's strict hijab enforcement. We examine the evidence, historical context, and what it could mean for women's rights. Read the full analysis.
The annual Edgar Burton Food Drive in Sudbury has grown into one of Ontario's largest, demonstrating community strength. Read about this inspiring local initiative.
A look back at the most impactful local news events in Kitchener for 2025, from a major apartment fire to new grocery rules. Discover the stories that shaped the community.
Peavey Mart confirms its return to Saskatchewan with a Regina store set to open in 2026. Get the details on the retailer's comeback to the prairie market.
The Business Cares Food Drive in London is in its final week. Learn about this crucial community effort to support local food banks before the campaign concludes.
The Calgary Food Bank has launched a new downtown location modeled after a grocery store, allowing clients to choose their own food using a points system. The pilot project aims to address urban food insecurity with dignity and autonomy. Learn how this in
The Calgary Food Bank has officially launched a new downtown facility to provide more accessible food support to residents in need. Learn more about this vital community expansion.
A new grocery code of conduct aims to bring fairness to Canada's food supply chain. Learn what it means for suppliers, retailers, and your wallet. Stay informed on this critical business shift.
Canada's Food Price Report 2026 forecasts a 4-6% increase, costing a family of four $17,571. Expert analysis reveals a structural, long-term affordability crisis driven by a 'missing middle' in food manufacturing.
Canadian retailers are scaling back self-checkouts as theft and user frustration undermine the promised savings. Discover why the automated future is hitting a human-speed bump.
The Liberal government's compromise with the Bloc Québécois to pass Bill C-9 may remove key religious protections from the Criminal Code, sparking fears of criminalizing faith. Read the analysis.
A new report reveals a surge in Manitoba families with children turning to food banks due to soaring living costs. Explore the growing crisis of food insecurity in the province.
A new report reveals a sharp increase in Manitoba families with children seeking help from food banks due to rising living costs. Explore the growing crisis of food insecurity in the province.
A Vancouver judge has found a convicted murderer in contempt of court for refusing to answer questions, citing the 'inmate code.' The ruling highlights tensions between court orders and prison culture.
Canada's Food Price Report forecasts a 4-6% food price hike in 2026, adding nearly $1,000 to a family's annual grocery bill. Learn which provinces and products will be hit hardest.