3 hours ago «C’est inquiétant»: les produits alimentaires domestiques poussent l’inflation vers le haut

Certains produits alimentaires cultivés au pays sont moins compétitifs, ce qui laisse présager une année 2025 difficile, selon Sylvain Charlebois.

Economics

22 hours ago Walmart Canada axing some property controls amid grocery competition scrutiny

Walmart Canada says it’s getting rid of property controls relating to retail competition across the country. The grocery industry’s use of property controls, which are terms baked into commercial leases that put restrictions on other tenants and their activities, has recently come under scrutiny. Walmart said Friday it decided to “unilaterally waive any competitive retail […]

Culture

23 hours ago Canadians call out Loblaw in the latest case of alleged grocery shrinkflation

A Canadian shopper put Loblaw on blast after finding a bag of tortilla chips that she says has been hit with "shrinkflation."TikTok user @rockinabs, or Abby, recently shared a video of a bag of President's Choice White Corn Restaurant Style Tortilla Chips at a Loblaw-owned Real Canadian Superstore in Calgary."Shrinkflation," she says while holding up the 320-gram package of tortilla chips. "Look at this — I can see through it!"The clear chip bag looks to be filled less than half of the way. In direct messages, Abby told us that all of the bags at the store had a similar lack of filling.@rockinabs @Lowblawscanada explain yourselves! #inflation #groceryprices #shrinkflation ♬ original sound - Abby 🏳️‍🌈 & Larry 🐶On Superstore's site, the bag of tortilla chips sells for...

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26 hours ago Will you be eligible to receive the newly promised $250 tax rebate from Ottawa?

While Ottawa can’t dictate what you see on any given cash register, the prime minister says his government can put money in our pockets. “The past few years have been challenging,” Justin Trudeau said in a statement released on Thursday. “It feels like the price of everything has gone up. And while inflation is cooling […]

Economics

30 hours ago London Knights returnee Kasper Halttunen looks to heat up fast (literally)

“I didn’t pack any winter clothes with me there,” the 19-year-old Finnish winger said.

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38 hours ago An old 1800s Toronto apothecary turned house is up for sale at over $4 million

How often do you get the chance to call an old apothecary home? Almost never!But today could be your day because tucked away in the vibrant and eclectic Queen West neighbourhood is an 1890s corner store apothecary that's been transformed into a stylish duplex.  Right from the jump, 197 Argyle St. makes you take notice. The original apothecary entrance. With the original apothecary entrance that has been lovingly preserved, you feel like you’ve stepped into a Victorian-era postcard. An open-concept floor plan in one of the apartments. But once you step inside, the old building is all fresh and contemporary with touches of charm and character from its historical past. Original tin ceilings and stained glass add character. Original 14-foot tin ...

Economics