Food Prices to Rise $1,000 per Family in 2026
Canada's Food Price Report forecasts a 4-6% food price hike in 2026, adding nearly $1,000 to a family's annual grocery bill. Learn which provinces and products will be hit hardest.
Canada's Food Price Report forecasts a 4-6% food price hike in 2026, adding nearly $1,000 to a family's annual grocery bill. Learn which provinces and products will be hit hardest.
Fraser Valley REALTORS® conclude their 31st annual blanket drive, collecting over 900 bags of winter essentials to support an estimated 9,000 people in need across the region.
Discover 20 unique British Columbia food products perfect for holiday gifting. Support local brands and delight foodies with everything from artisanal bread to specialty spices.
Harvest Manitoba reports a significant increase in demand from larger, younger families struggling with food insecurity in Winnipeg. Rising costs are pushing more households to seek assistance.
Canada's Food Price Report forecasts a 6% rise in food costs for 2026, with meat prices leading the surge. A family of four could pay nearly $1,000 extra. Learn the key drivers and how to adapt your budget.
The Windsor Goodfellows' 2025 annual newspaper drive has successfully exceeded its fundraising target, thanks to community generosity. Learn how this initiative supports local families in need.
Edmonton's PAWS for a CAUSE drive is collecting pet food donations for families in need. Learn how you can contribute and help local pets this December.
The CFIA has issued a food recall for pistachios in Saskatchewan due to potential Salmonella contamination. Check your pantry and stay informed.
Dollar Tree has increased its annual profit forecast, citing unwavering consumer demand for low-cost products. The discount retailer's move highlights the ongoing pressure on household budgets.
The Kitchener Rangers' 30th annual Teddy Bear Toss saw nearly 10,000 stuffed animals rain down on the ice. The heartwarming tradition supports local charities.
Macy's has increased its full-year profit and sales outlook for the second time, signaling a resurgence in consumer demand driven by strategic revitalization efforts. Discover the key figures behind the retailer's recovery.
Four major Vancouver organizations are joining forces to tackle food waste and insecurity in the city. Learn how this new coalition plans to make a difference for local communities.
Ontario's Auditor General Shelley Spence is set to release her annual report on December 2, 2025, with a sharp focus on the province's health care system. The findings could have significant implications for policy and spending.
Barrie residents can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the long-awaited reopening of Bayview Drive ends construction delays and traffic headaches. Get the full story on the completed project.
Food bank reliance in Canada has hit a critical level. Learn the key facts and discover concrete ways you can support your community during this urgent time of need.
Discover how Fredericton's weekly samosa tradition has become a beloved community ritual, creating friendly competition and bringing people together every Saturday.
London community members volunteered at Business Cares Food Drive grocery store weekend as food banks face donation challenges. Learn how you can help local families.
New report reveals alarming food insecurity levels across Canada, with Prairie provinces hit hardest. Learn how Canadians are coping with rising food costs.
Real Canadian Superstore on Dougall Avenue launches holiday Stuff the Bus campaign to support local families in need. Join the community effort this season.
The Windsor Goodfellows' 115th annual newspaper drive is underway, with 400 volunteers raising funds for Christmas hampers and year-round programs like the food bank. Donate now to support your community!
The 26th annual Business Cares Food Drive launches in London, Ontario as community faces unprecedented demand for food assistance. Learn how you can help.
The Windsor Goodfellows hit the streets for their crucial annual paper drive on November 27, 2025. Volunteer Tiz Cipolla leads donation efforts at key intersections to support local families in need.
Winnipeg could become home to Canada's first drive-thru only McDonald's location. Learn about this innovative fast-food concept coming to Manitoba.
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Kitchener's Onkel Hans Food Drive successfully distributed more than 34,000 meals to those in need. Learn how community efforts are making a difference in food security.
Edmonton Transit Service launches annual Stuff a Bus campaign to collect food donations for local food banks. Help fill the bus starting November 26, 2025!
New Brunswick farmers are lobbying Ottawa for a guaranteed annual income pilot program. Learn how this could transform agricultural communities across Canada.
University of Prince Edward Island campus food bank records dramatic 60% increase in student visits between 2022-2024 as living costs skyrocket. Learn how students are coping.
Calgarians donated enough food to fill 22 transit buses during a major food drive supporting the Calgary Food Bank. Mayor joined transit and co-op partners.
New report reveals Canada's deepening food affordability crisis, with 25.5% of households food insecure and half chasing discounts. A moral emergency demanding policy action.