Writer's Bloc
Shrinkflation, skimpflation, rising cocoa prices all affect chocolate as Easter approaches
As Easter approaches, families and chocolate enthusiasts look forward to indulging in their favourite cocoa-based treats, a tradition that marks this festive...
Dynamic pricing here to stay, whether we like it or not
The recent revelation by Wendy’s of its plans to implement time-based pricing at some of its U.S. outlets has sparked a flurry of discussions about...
B.C.'s new house-flipping tax likely to fizzle
To truly make Premier David Eby’s new housing flipping tax relevant in British Columbia you’ll need three critical ingredients that were missing...
From boomers to zoomers, times they are a-changin'
Millennials now outnumber boomers in our country, as per Statistics Canada. As of July 1, 2023, the millennial generation — born between 1981 and 1996...
NDP gambles on overpriced timidity in latest B.C. budget
Either the BC NDP thinks it's already won the election, or it’s planning one humdinger of a platform this fall, but it’s hard to imagine the...
Why all political parties agree a grocer code of conduct is necessary
The Parliamentary agriculture committee in Ottawa has embarked on a mission to address the rising food prices, extending an invitation to both Loblaw and...
BC United, NDP present clashing visions for solving housing crisis
Is the solution to the middle-class housing squeeze new government-built rental apartments, or a rent-to-own program that partners with the private sector?...
Federal supply management bill is bad news for Canadians
“Bill C-282 epitomizes misguided protectionism, driven by vested interests and a lack of understanding of rural dynamics, risking harm to both consumers...
Grocer blackouts hurt consumers
“In the shadow of price freezes, consumers are left in the dark as food prices surge unpredictably, forcing compromises in their choices. The blackout...
Banning glyphosate, found in Roundup, is akin to banning red meat
Bayer AG’s Monsanto has been ordered to pay a staggering $2.2 billion to a former Roundup user who linked his cancer to the herbicide. This significant...
Is economic growth good for us?
Put another way, we know that growing the economy is good for business and for creating jobs. But does it help everyone in society? One way to answer this...
Cracking the case of the secret chicken price hike
We deeply value our farmers and rely on their hard work to provide us with essential food. Most farmers are eager to share their stories and take pride in their...
B.C. government must do more, faster to fix dysfunctional housing system
After years of hand waving and half measures, it seems like every level of government in Canada has decided to go all in with deregulation and densification of...
Lessons Canada can draw from the Carrefour-PepsiCo dispute in Europe
French supermarket chain Carrefour is discontinuing the sale of PepsiCo products in its stores across France, Belgium, Spain, and Italy due to price hikes on...
Topsy-turvy political landscape defined B.C. throughout much of 2023
It was a year of immense change in B.C. politics — a premier rewriting the rules on housing at a blistering pace, a BC Conservative party on the rise and...
Food news that topped the headlines in 2023
As we approach the end of 2023, it’s always interesting to reflect on the year that was. Selecting the top story from our list of the year’s top 10...
Overregulation threatens Canada’s natural health product sector
Companies harbour a general aversion to regulations, often perceiving them as excessive burdens that hamper their ability to navigate an intricate web of rules....
Proof just not there for grocery "greedflation"
When it comes to selecting the most significant non-scandal of 2023, the “greedflation” campaign is by far the absolute winner. Politicians, and...
‘Food bucks’ one solution to Canada’s growing food insecurity crisis
Food insecurity numbers in Canada have reached astonishing levels, making it hard to believe the extent of the crisis. According to the latest Who’s...
Errors in explaining impact of carbon tax on inflation shake confidence in Bank of Canada
The Bank of Canada’s unconventional approach to communicating its stance on carbon pricing, particularly its sporadic responses on social media, has...