Article: CBC News – Canadian doctors warned to be on the lookout for scurvy
Condition triggered by severe deficiency of vitamin C is linked to food insecurity, says report
Article: Daily Hive – Someone’s adding notes to Superstore items letting people know they’re cheaper at Dollarama
Canadians are applauding this savvy shopper, who also appears to be fed up with the high cost of groceries, for helping others save money where they can.
Article: The Deep Dive – Selling Butter At 54% Profit: Leaked Docs Show Loblaws’ Exorbitant Markups
The retail giant has long been marred with issues on extremely high grocery prices, with Metro Inc. (TSX: MRU) taking a legal action alleging that Loblaws falsely implicated Metro in a bread price-fixing conspiracy, causing damage to its reputation.
Article: Halifax Examiner – Feed Nova Scotia creates new fund in face of increasing food insecurity
With skyrocketing food prices, a housing crisis, and other related pressures, Jennery said the number of new clients entering the food bank system is now at an all-time high.
Article: CBC – Fed up with high prices, people want to boycott Loblaws. But will it accomplish anything?
A customer browses an aisle at a grocery store In Toronto on Feb. 2, 2024. A growing group of Canadians are organizing a Loblaws boycott for May. (Cole Burston/The Canadian Press)
Article: Daily Hive – “Always a rip-off”: Snack price difference at Loblaws stores leaves customers stunned
The difference between prices of the same in-house brand snack foods at two Loblaw-owned stores has caused a stir online, with some customers blaming the company for “price gouging” and others pointing out why one store may be more expensive.
Article: Toronto Star – I won’t let Loblaws hold me prisoner and neither should you
Retail used to be a seamless recreational experience. We saw beautiful and useful things and made them ours. But now we’re on a wartime footing. Rationing approaches. You take what you’re given.
Article: Daily Hive – “Way too much”: Canadians open up about what they spend on groceries every week
Does the amount of money you spend on groceries every week send you into a panic? Turns out, you’re not alone.
Video: CBC News – Shoppers Drug Mart staff pressured to bill unnecessary medication reviews, pharmacists say
Internal letter describes push for billable work as 'borderline abusive'
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