TORONTO, CANADA, February 2, 2023 – It can be exciting for newcomers to Canada who are coming from another country. They get to visit beautiful landmarks like Niagara Falls, the CN Tower, or The Parliament, among others. They get to try food characteristic of the place like poutine, Tim Horton’s, maple syrup, and ketchup chips, … Read more
With inflation causing food prices to rise, consumers are looking for deals, and a new app is offering to help people find savings at the grocery store, while helping cut down on food waste. “Too Good to Go” has launched in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. It connects consumers with businesses who have surplus food at the … Read more
Penticton, BC–The Syilx.org website for the Okanagan National Alliance describes The Four Food Chiefs Gathering as, “an annual gathering of Syilx Nation members. This event focuses on information sharing, using the enowkinwixw model through our Four Food Chiefs. Each year, the event consists of workshops, discussions, presentations, keynotes and activities that focus on connecting to … Read more
This year was marked by ever-increasing food prices, new food labeling regulations and also encouraging news about diet and health. Here’s a roundup of four stories that stood out in 2022, along with take-aways for 2023 and beyond. Food inflation top of mind This year Canada saw the highest rate of food inflation since 1981. … Read more
As baby formula shortages continue to cause concerns for parents both at home and in the United States, there is a facility in Kingston, Ont. that makes formula. However, it doesn’t make baby formula for Canada, it’s shipped overseas. The switch to making domestic supply is not so simple. The Canada Royal Milk Plant was … Read more
Want to get our stories Straight to your inbox (see what we did there)? Sign up for our newsletter here. It’s almost two years to the day since BC provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry shocked Vancouver restaurants with a snap decision to limit alcohol sales past 8pm on New Year’s Eve. While meant to … Read more
One of the most common topics of conversation today is the high price of consumer goods, particularly groceries. Everyone is feeling the pinch of inflated food prices. Unfortunately, consumers can expect those prices to keep rising. Canada’s Food Price Report 2023 predicts a 5% to 7% food price increase in 2023, with the most substantial … Read more
Dallas Stars Denis Gurianov will be out indefinitely for the Stars because of family reasons. The 25-year-old forward has five points (two goals, three assists) in 25 games this season; he did not play in the Stars’ most recent game, a 2-1 win at the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday. Gurianov had an NHL career-high … Read more
Want to get our stories Straight to your inbox (see what we did there)? Sign up for our newsletter here. Rightly or wrongly, for some folks the country standard “Please Daddy (Don’t Get Drunk This Christmas)” isn’t funny, but instead a cry for help to be played right before the inevitable call to social services. … Read more
Editor’s Note—Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations opening, inspiration for future adventures, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. (CNN) About 300 tourists from around the world have been left stranded in the ancient city of Machu Picchu, according … Read more
