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Grocer code of conduct could fuel food inflation, Loblaw argues – National

As the grocery code of conduct nears completion, the Canadian industry’s biggest player is raising concerns the guidelines could add fuel to the food inflation fire. Loblaw Companies Ltd. said it’s worried the code could “raise food prices for Canadians by more than $1 billion” in a letter sent to …

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U of G professor appointed to United Nations Food Security panel

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A University of Guelph professor has a seat on the United Nations Food Security Panel. Evan Fraser, director of the Arrell Food Institute and a geography professor, has been appointed to the steering committee of the High-Level Panel of Experts on Food …

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More Canadian soldiers seek donations to help with high housing, food costs: memo – National

The military’s chaplain-general says morale among troops is the lowest it’s been in recent memory as many soldiers struggle with the cost of living. In a briefing note sent to the chief of the defence staff, Gen. Wayne Eyre, chaplains say more Armed Forces members have been asking for help …

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$14M for ‘better access to nutritious food’: B.C. food security investment 

Those living on low incomes and who may be struggling to put food on the table will have better access to nutritious food, according to the B.C. government. The province announced on Thursday it is allocating $14 million to the Critical Food Infrastructure Fund for local community organizations. “We all …

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Nearly 7M Canadians struggling to put food on the table: report – National

Nearly seven million Canadians are struggling to put food on the table as the cost of living and housing crisis continues to bite, according to a new report. Food Banks Canada released its inaugural poverty report on Tuesday that painted a bleak national picture, with most provinces receiving a grade …

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Regina feasts at Snackatchewan YQR food festival – Regina

Poutine, schnitzel, tacos and desserts were among the various food choices at Regina’s first ever Snackatchewan YQR food festival. By Moosa Imran Global News Posted September 24, 2023 8:23 pm Updated September 24, 2023 8:32 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Hundreds were in attendance at Snackatchewan …

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Calgary E. coli outbreak shines a light on daycare food safety, experts say

An outbreak of E. coli that’s sickened hundreds has shone a much-needed spotlight on food safety at daycares, experts said as Alberta Premier Danielle Smith pledged to consider further regulations in shared kitchens. There have been 337 lab-confirmed cases of the bacterial infection in the Calgary outbreak, and though an …

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Winnipeg’s Rainbow Community Garden grows connections and weeds out food inflation – Winnipeg

On the University of Manitoba campus, 279 families grow their food in plots in the Rainbow Community Garden.  The garden has been there for 15 years and in a time of major food inflation it’s only becoming more popular. Winnipegger Gary Srivastava has been gardening at this location since 2010 …

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Youth stabbed in fight between 2 groups in Toronto mall food court: police – Toronto

A youth has been arrested and another has been injured in a stabbing during a fight at a Toronto mall. Toronto police said they were called to Sherway Gardens around 8:30 p.m. on Friday evening. Two groups were reportedly fighting in the mall’s food court. Police said one person was stabbed …

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As cost of living soars, school food programs struggle to fill growing need

Canadian school food program operators are seeing the highest demand ever as children prepare to go back to school. They say it points to the urgent need for a national school food policy. The Breakfast Club of Canada and The Coalition for Healthy School Food say the growing demand for …

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