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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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Ottawa Food Bank says it’s short on food: ‘Never seen anything like this’
The Ottawa Food Bank on Monday said it is being forced to cut shifts for volunteers due to a shortage of donated food — and it’s pointing to the impact of high food prices as a reason for the shortfall. “We have sadly not received enough donated food in recent …
Read More »U of G students tell local food stories through new audio project
A unique audio project will give listeners a chance to learn about Guelph’s history on food and food insecurity. Future Food Visions launches on Saturday at the Guelph Farmers’ Market, as nine stories will be told through a new audio experience created by theatre students from the University of Guelph. …
Read More »Leftover, rescued produce helping food banks reduce waste
Half-price strawberries in stacked pallets and freshly gleaned spinach from a farm sit in a food bank’s walk-in fridge waiting to be redistributed. “There might be a few blemishes but you can just cut that off. It’s still good,” says Sieg Bressmer, holding a pack of deep red strawberries at …
Read More »Canada Life Centre goes cashless for food and beverage sales at arena – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size If you’re planning on attending a concert or seeing a live Jets, Moose or Sea Bears game at Winnipeg’s downtown arena, you won’t need to bring cash. Canada Life Centre announced Tuesday that it has gone cashless in an effort to increase …
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