36 h. ago Canadian families could pay $1,000 more for groceries in 2026, report warns

Canadians could face grocery bills up to $1,000 higher in 2026 as food prices rise 4-6 per cent, with restaurants and meat seeing the biggest jumps.

Economics

6 d. ago B.C. shoppers must be savvy as food prices rise and rise again

Statistics Canada data shows a precipitous rise in food prices over the past five years, with the cost of beef, olive oil, coffee, infant formula and lettuce increasing by at least 50 per cent.

Economics

6 d. ago Central Okanagan Food bank sees increase in demand, drop in donations

'Demand is real, it’s there,' Moss said. 'It’s driven by the cost of living and the cost of food. We feel like a bit of a broken record, but that is the reality of where we are.'

Other

1 week ago Calgary Food Bank launches holiday giving season with annual Stuff

Increasing numbers of Calgarians are relying on the food bank each year, with the increasing cost of food, housing and other necessities contributing to financial strain.

Society

2 w. ago Cost of food remains top concern as Canadians grow weary about price hikes, survey finds

Food Sentiment Index, published by Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, says affordability is dominant concern

Economics

2 w. ago Canadians seeking ways to save on groceries as food costs remain top concern: survey

A survey of Canadians’ perceptions around food affordability and purchasing behaviours suggests that consumers have changed how they shop, cook and eat in response to rising prices. The latest edition of the Canadian Food Sentiment Index, released by Dalhousie University’s Agri-Food Analytics Lab in partnership with online data platform Caddle, says food remains the dominate […]

Economics

2 w. ago CHARLEBOIS: Feds want to keep beef prices high — deliberately. Here’s how

We recently received information from a reliable industry source about how the federal government is administering beef import permits. If accurate, it raises serious concerns about whether the federal government is knowingly sustaining an outdated and opaque system that keeps beef prices unnecessarily high. At a time when many families are struggling with food costs, […]

Economics

4 w. ago Canadian Cancer Society seeks Winnipeg volunteers to drive patients to treatments

The Wheels of Hope program supports around 500 clients in Winnipeg each year, but the organization needs more drivers to keep up with rising demand.

Science