Naomi Szeben
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- 5/19/2026
Manitoba politicians spar as new Statistics Canada figures point to inflation jump
Basic groceries such as bread, meat, cereal and produce are already tax-exempt. The budget bill would extend the exemption to snacks, soft drinks and prepared meals such as rotisserie chickens in grocery and convenience stores. - 5/18/2026
‘It’s insane’: Summer gas prices could hit record highs, upending budgets and travel
As the conflict in the Middle East drags on and the global oil supply dwindles, the price of gas continues to hover near historic highs, with no sign of dropping before the travel-heavy summer season kicks off in earnest — or even before it winds down. - 5/18/2026
Economists expect inflation topped 3% in April as gas prices soared
Economists at Royal Bank pin much of the blame on higher gas prices, noting that the average price of gasoline accelerated another eight per cent in April after a 21 per cent surge in March. - 5/18/2026
America runs on Dunkin' but will Canada? U.S. café chain to return north
A battle for your daily coffee run is brewing in Canada. - 5/14/2026
With a new franchise plan, Enniskillen General Stores aims to scale up without losing local flavour
Owner Thomas Sheehan talks about the evolution on the Ontario-based convenience chain, growth and ice cream. - 5/14/2026
Kawartha Dairy launches limited edition Tragically Hip-inspired flavour
The Tragically Hip will donate a portion of sales from The Tragically Chip ice cream to support the Breakfast Club of Canada. - 5/14/2026
Granola more than breakfast: Cereal and bars gain foothold in snack aisles
Once a breakfast staple, granola is gaining popularity as trail mix, salad toppings and even dessert mix-ins. - 5/12/2026
Jones Soda expands Canadian distribution through 700 Circle K across eastern Canada
This expansion increases Jones Soda's convenience channel presence, positioning the brand to reach a wider audience. - 5/12/2026
What's the deal with 6% fat milk, newly on the market in Ontario?
Astute dairy shoppers may have noticed a fresh new option in some Ontario grocery stores — with nearly twice as much fat as consumers are used to seeing in whole milk. - 5/11/2026
Behind the push to restrict energy drinks for teens in Quebec
Schools, sports associations and health-care experts all pushing the Quebec government to ban energy drink sales to anyone under 16.
