2 h. ago UK Food Group Seeks Easier Regulatory Burden as Inflation Bites

Food inflation in the UK is expected to accelerate to the fastest pace since the start of last year as manufacturers struggle with the “financial burden of government policies,” according to a group that represents the industry.

Economics

10 h. ago Blue Jays call up top pitching prospect Trey Yesavage for playoff push

You can never have enough quality pitching, a fact the Blue Jays are well aware of as they move deep into the stretch drive of their most successful seasons in a decade With that in mind, help is on the way as the team has recalled one of their most highly-touted pitching arms in years. […]

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12 h. ago Restaurant review: Butcher Chef sets stage for life’s most important moments

Steakhouse with soul goes beyond the steaks experience, and spectacular non-steak options, to showcase the belief that hospitality still matters

Economics

18 h. ago Weary Malawians look to this week’s presidential election as nation grapples with an economic crisis

BLANTYRE, Malawi (AP) — Malawi is holding a presidential election this week as one of Africa’s poorer countries grapples with an economic crisis, food and fuel shortages — and memories of a vote six years ago that was canceled and a redo ordered because of widespread irregularities. Incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera, a former theology instructor […]

Politics

36 h. ago ‘A spooky season’: Drought and heat reducing pumpkin yield in Canadian farms

Drought and extreme heat are cutting into the size and supply of pumpkins that are usually carved into jack-o’-lanterns for Halloween or frozen and canned for food.

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36 h. ago This fall arugula salad piles on sweet apples and smoky, toasted nuts

The salad makes an enticing starter or, with the addition of soft goat cheese or grilled chicken, an elegant main course

Technology

45 h. ago Huge harvest market to take over Toronto park for two weekends this fall

Fall is officially slowly creeping in on us, and with that comes pumpkin spice lattes, cozy sweaters galore, and events in the city like the free Fall Harvest Market taking over Toronto's Queens Quay later this month.If an autumn-themed market is something you're looking forward to experiencing during the upcoming season, then mark your calendars and get ready to explore a specially curated vendor market, live music, delicious food, and more to celebrate the arrival of fall.Presented by Street Eats Market and the Waterfront BIA, festival highlights also include a pumpkin patch (cue aesthetic photo opps for your socials), a fire pit and s'mores zone to please your sweet tooth, and an apple bobbing competition (a seasonal staple).A complete list of things to do at the market is available on the event website.Part of the Water/Fall Festival — an attraction that presents art installations, entertainment, food markets, and more, over a span of two weekends in the c...

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56 h. ago Canada's largest food can maker opening $80M facility in Chatham

A former packaging plant in Chatham will be back in business producing hundreds of millions of cans, thanks to a Quebec company

Economics

58 h. ago Unilever Food Solutions Unveils the Key Future Menus 2025 Trends in Canada

Canada embraces global food trends with Asian cuisines leading the way TORONTO — Unilever Food Solutions (UFS) proudly brought to life its third annual thought leadership whitepaper, Future Menus, at an exclusive Canadian launch event hosted at Prime Seafood Palace in Toronto. The evening brought together top customers and media to experience firsthand the four […]

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58 h. ago Photographer captures most Toronto moment as pigeon takes over TIFF red carpet

Among all of the famous faces in town for the 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), one unlikely character has managed to completely steal the show on at least one of the distinguished event's red carpets: a local pigeon.Though not the official animal mascots of the city, our common pigeons come in close second, regularly and belovedly anthropomorphized as they tactfully ride our transit, steal our food, and befriend their fellow residents (or even serve as pets).Unfortunately, they're often misrepresented and misunderstood, considered by some to be little more than dirty pests. But one member of the Columbidae family took it upon themselves to buck that reputation this week and try their hand at the high life at a posh, star-studded premiere.If you've been following this year's TIFF happenings on social media, you may have seen the speck...

Transport

3 d. ago BCGEU strike: Deal reached with union to classify meat inspectors as essential

Agriculture and Food Minister Lana Popham said that she’s pleased a deal has been reached with the B.C. General Employees’ Union

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3 d. ago Iconic French bistro in Toronto is expanding with a spinoff location

The team behind one of Toronto's most popular French bistros is about to open a new spot in a completely different neighbourhood.Ossington Avenue's Côte De Boeuf is frequently (and accurately) described as a piece of Paris transplanted onto the streets of Toronto.Unpretentious though undeniably luscious, it's been a staple on the Ossington strip for over a decade, founded by Midas touch-wielding Toronto restaurateur Teo Paul, who is also behind staples like Union and Hamilton's Le Tambour.It's the sort of place that earns a spot at the top of everyone's must-try list, not for its Instagram-worthy interiors (though we'd argue it has those too) or influencer endorsements, but for the simple brilliance of its food.For nearly as long as Côte De Boeuf has existed, it’' been managed by Eamon O'Dea.Now, O'Dea and Paul are teaming up to bring the Côte De Boeuf experience to a brand-new ne...

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3 d. ago Dogs saved from testing lab at Ontario hospital will soon go up for adoption

A group of dogs recently saved from an animal testing facility that was secretly — and shockingly — housed in an Ontario hospital will soon be among the most eligible adoptable pets in the province.Citizens were appalled when news broke last month that scientists at St. Joseph's Health Care in London had been surreptitiously experimenting on pups, forcing them to undergo hours-long heart attacks and eventually killing them in the name of cardiac research.Staff from the medical facility's Lawson Research Institute did their best to hide evidence of the dogs, many of whom were under a year old, going as far as disguising discarded animal food bags and blasting music to cover the noise, according to an Investigative Journalism Bureau exposé that ran in the National Post in early August.Following condemnation from animal activist groups, Premier Doug Ford and the general public, the hospital announced on August 11 t...

Science

3 d. ago Going paperless with Alectra helps fill food bank shelves for Ontario families this fall

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Sept. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — This fall, Alectra Utilities is encouraging customers to switch to paperless billing and help support families in need. As part of its annual ebilling campaign, Alectra will donate $25,000 to Feed Ontario’s Full Shelves program, which provides pantry staples and school-friendly snacks to stock food bank shelves […]

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4 d. ago New analysis indicates higher lethality of avian flu at B.C. ostrich farm: Vet

An affidavit by Canada’s deputy chief veterinarian says new analysis has confirmed ostriches at a British Columbia farm that is fighting a cull order for its flock were sickened by a unique and more lethal strain of the avian influenza virus. The affidavit by Dr. Cathy Furness with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says further […]

Transport

4 d. ago Obese surpass undernourished youths for first time, UN warns

United Nations (United States) (AFP) — Obesity has skyrocketed among children and adolescents bombarded by “unethical” marketing of junk food, outpacing undernourishment to become the leading form of malnutrition worldwide for the first time among those age five to 19, UNICEF warned Tuesday. In a dire report, the United Nations children’s agency projected that nearly […]

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5 d. ago Shipping your car across Canada just got as easy as ordering food delivery

If you’ve ever had to ship a vehicle across the country, you know what an involved process it is. We’re talking countless phone calls, confusing quotes, hidden costs, and not to mention the overall stress of getting such an important item from point A to point B. Frankly put, car shipping can be a real pain. But it doesn’t have to be.Last fall, a new consumer car transporter entered the game, and with hundreds of positive Google reviews, it's safe to say they're already making a name for themselves.Interlane is changing the way we ship cars with a first-of-its-kind Canadian platform that simplifies the process. Here’s how!Instant quotes and easy bookingDon’t be surprised by any hidden fees or shocking costs. You can request a quote online and book a shipment within minutes, minus the usual hassle that accompanies phone calls and paperwork.This is especially worthwhile if you're buying a used or new car out of province on platforms like Autot...

Transport

5 d. ago Opinion: Vancouver’s kitchens are building our city’s image, but the workers can’t afford to stay

David Gulliver: The city's food scene is not guaranteed. Kitchen labour shortages are now chronic. Many experienced cooks are aging out with no one able to replace them. Young workers cannot afford the lifestyle

Society

5 d. ago Famous Toronto chef opens latest restaurant in iconic building

A prolific Toronto chef and restaurateur is breathing new life into a historic building with his latest venture, which just opened its doors.The Financial District just got a whole lot tastier. And no, for once, that doesn't mean that another steakhouse just joined the neighbourhood.Rather, it's The Frederick, the latest venture by visionary Toronto chef Cory Vitiello, that's causing all the buzz, and despite its sister, The Chase, resting a few floors above The Frederick, there's nothing stuffy about it.Vitiello has a storied history on Toronto's food scene, from serving as the chef at the once-cherished Harbord Room to later acquiring The Chase and establishing The Chase Restaurant Group.Now, he's got something entirely new up his sleeve.Revitalizing the historic Dineen building, The Frederick is a reimagination of the classic bar and grill concept with rich colours, polished finishes and a timeless energy that translates directly from its interio...

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5 d. ago Ottawa has found dozens of instances of imported groceries being mislabelled as Canadian

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) found dozens of cases in which major grocers were mislabeling imported items as Canadian-made, amid tensions caused by U.S.-Canada tariffs.The CFIA said in an email that it saw an increase in complaints "related to country of origin claims on food labels or in advertisements," receiving a total of 167 complaints between Nov. 1, 2024 and Sept. 1, 2025.Complaints spiked between February and August, when the U.S.-Canada tariffs were in full force. As of Sept. 1, the CFIA has evaluated 137 of the complaints and identified 48 cases where grocery stores labelled imported food as Canadian.The agency stated that 45 different stores were involved in these complaints, with 42 stores receiving one complaint each, resulting in a non-compliance being identified.Three stores received two complaints each, resulting in non-compliance being identified. The CFIA didn’t disclose which Canadian grocers were involved."The CFI...

Economics