Quebec producer who sold fake maple syrup isn’t stopping, federation alleges
In court documents, the Quebec Federation of Maple Syrup Producers alleges Steve Bourdeau, the producer linked to fake maple syrup, is trying to unload cans of his syrup that have been returned to him by grocery stores and suppliers. The federation wants Bourdeau's operation shut down and his syrup seized.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/quebec-producer-federation-fake-maple-syrup-9.7173203?cmp=rss
Quebec producer who sold fake maple syrup isn’t stopping, federation alleges
In court documents, the Quebec Federation of Maple Syrup Producers alleges Steve Bourdeau, the producer linked to fake maple syrup, is trying to unload cans of his syrup that have been returned to him by grocery stores and suppliers. The federation wants Bourdeau's operation shut down and his syrup seized.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/quebec-producer-federation-fake-maple-syrup-9.7173203?cmp=rss

Hoptown Chronicle: Murray’s Penny Grocery Museum, a preserved 1930s Kentucky country store, to reopen for tours . “For nearly 20 years, the Penny Grocery Museum was owned and operated by the late Murray local Johnny Gingles, a passionate collector of vintage consumer goods who believed in the importance of historic preservation. After his father’s death in January, Hunter Gingles took the […]

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Hoptown Chronicle: Murray’s Penny Grocery Museum, a preserved 1930s Kentucky country store, to reopen for tours

Hoptown Chronicle: Murray’s Penny Grocery Museum, a preserved 1930s Kentucky country store, to reopen for tours . “For nearly 20 years, the Penny Grocery Museum was owned and operated by the …

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Public grocery stores are having a moment. Can they really make food more affordable?
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https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/public-grocery-stores-9.7168321?cmp=rss
Public grocery stores are having a moment. Can they really make food more affordable?
#News #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/public-grocery-stores-9.7168321?cmp=rss
Public grocery stores are having a moment. Can they really make food more affordable?
From Toronto to New York City, politicians want to tackle rising food costs with government-run grocery stores. Politicians championing the plan say these stores would sell staple items at lower prices than private grocery stores. But critics say the idea is half-baked and will only waste public money.
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/public-grocery-stores-9.7168321?cmp=rss
Public grocery stores are having a moment. Can they really make food more affordable?
From Toronto to New York City, politicians want to tackle rising food costs with government-run grocery stores. Politicians championing the plan say these stores would sell staple items at lower prices than private grocery stores. But critics say the idea is half-baked and will only waste public money.
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/public-grocery-stores-9.7168321?cmp=rss
5 Grocery Chains Lowering Prices on 100+ Staples to Offset Rising Gas Costs

These grocery chains are lowering prices on staples and essentials as rising gas costs pressure household budgets.

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Bottle deposit machines are being phased out from Quebec grocery stores. Here's why
Bottle and can deposit machines inside Quebec grocery stores are being phased out as part of a Consignaction modernization plan. Though new sorting centres are replacing them, not everyone is convinced the change will make returns easier.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/quebec-bottle-refund-system-modernization-expansion-9.7159591?cmp=rss
Business group calls for extension of grocery tax cut as Manitoba premier mulls pledge
The Manitoba government has a major detail to flesh out as part of its budget plan to eliminate the provincial sales tax on food in grocery stores — the legal definition of a grocery store.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/manitoba-sales-tax-exemption-grocery-stores-9.7160005?cmp=rss