Oil company fined
Strata smoking fines tossed
Seeking a wildfire 'hero'
UN workers charged 
Trudeau in Saskatoon 
Doctors protest tax change
$620 million for Ukraine 
5 die crossing channel
Jury finds railway at fault 
Tourism operators struggle 
Nude Beverages sells line
Wealth gap widening
Leafs even series
Cristall gets pro look
Warriors even series in OT
Hozier surprised by #1
Trainor to replace Perry?
Swift breaks Spotify record
Writer's Bloc
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...
Philanthropy is a powerful force for change
In the face of adversity, the strength of a community is often revealed through the generosity of its members. Philanthropy, the act of giving back to society,...
Are carbon taxes a threat to our food supply chain?
Political desperation can be a powerful thing, as we witnessed last week in Ottawa. The federal government not only put a hold on the carbon tax applied to...
Canadians skeptical of official statistics, including food inflation rate
Food inflation in Canada has dropped to 5.9 percent, a nearly one percent decline since August. On the surface, this may seem like a reason to celebrate, with...
Using forest management to tackle Canada's wildfire crisis
I grew up in a small town in the Northwest Territories which left me with a passion for trees and our natural ecosystems. In 1977, I started my forestry career,...
Could 'Ozempic phenomenon' have adverse effect on Canada's food industry?
The surging demand for weight-control drugs, prominently Ozempic, is not only aiding countless individuals in shedding excess pounds but is also noticeably...
Food inflation takes a positive turn with a dip in most areas
Recent food inflation figures offer a ray of hope amid concerns over rising prices. On a month-to-month basis, fish exhibited a discernible uptick in costs but...
Eliminating plastics should not jeopardize food security
Plastic undoubtedly remains a significant environmental concern, with widespread consensus that it demands immediate attention. But while addressing plastic...
Are sugar taxes really about your health?
Sugar taxes are gaining momentum worldwide. A study published in June by the Journal of the American Medical Association revealed the existence of 118 sugar...
Amazon’s Whole Foods has been a bust for Canadians
Many people in Canada agree that the grocery industry needs more competition, but finding the right player to shake things up is a tough challenge. People have...
$9 billion bet by company taking over Subway turning heads
Roark Capital, a private equity firm that boasts a portfolio encompassing Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings and Dunkin’ Donuts, has made...
Alcohol sales are dropping in Canada, while cannabis sales surge
Canada appears to be undergoing a noteworthy transformation in its relationship with alcohol. According to Statistics Canada, Canadians are purchasing less...
Growing impact of climate change on Canadian diets
Current headlines are dominated by reports of wildfires in the raging fires in West Kelowna, Kelowna and Lake Country. These wildfires pose a significant threat...
Decoding Canada's food inflation maze
July’s food price data tells us a lot about why our grocery bills are the way they are. Some Canadians might not acknowledge it, but things are getting a...
