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Halifax burger bash propping up local businesses and farmers
7+ hour, 7+ min ago (551+ words) Posted Apr 20, 2026 10: 17: 19 AM. With the Halifax Burger Bash underway until Sunday, hundreds of hungry diners will be in search of the best burger in the city. While it's not yet determined if it can be crowned the greatest, North Brewing…...
Could more cattle cause record beef prices to drop? Ranchers say it's not that simple
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (1234+ words) Posted Apr 16, 2026 01: 06: 45 AM. For a host of reasons, Hatzenbuhler and other ranchers across the country are reluctant to grow the national herd " now its smallest in more than 75 years " and until they do so, demand will outweigh supply, and beef…...
How a retired cranberry bog helped change the game for wetland restoration
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (861+ words) Posted Apr 15, 2026 09: 59: 53 AM. The land's transformation, documented through a network of cameras and sensors, offers a playbook for wetland restoration as cranberry farms see slimmer profits from New England to Wisconsin because of climate change and other factors. The crop…...
Recall issued for 7-Eleven brand sandwiches, subs and wraps over listeria risk
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (280+ words) Posted Apr 14, 2026 11: 21: 30 PM. A recall has been issued for 7-Eleven brand sandwiches, subs and wraps in three provinces of Western Canada over possible listeria contamination. The recall notice from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the affected products were distributed…...
Hot dogs and steaks and bacon, oh my! Meat raffles keep a beloved Midwest tradition alive
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (721+ words) Posted Apr 15, 2026 01: 09: 44 AM. Meat raffles have been popular in pockets of the U. S. for decades, offering a fun way to raise money for charities while handing out prizes ranging from ground beef and hot dogs to chicken breasts and steaks. But…...
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1+ week, 2+ day ago (12+ words) Maple syrup season closes on a sweet note, despite tumultuous weather'City News Halifax...
Iran war the latest crisis affecting food banks as usage in Toronto hits record high
2+ week, 2+ day ago (852+ words) By Kathryn Mannie, The Canadian Press Posted Apr 4, 2026 04: 43: 40 PM. Toronto's largest food bank says it's been dealing with crisis after crisis as the war in Iran makes it even more expensive to feed the thousands of food insecure Torontonians who…...
Halifax food festival looking to boost restaurants during slow times
2+ week, 5+ day ago (466+ words) Posted Apr 1, 2026 10: 58: 22 AM. A popular food and wine festival that spotlights local Nova Scotia businesses is set to launch its 22nd edition in Halifax. Savour Food and Wine Festival kicks off at a time when restaurants continue to deal with escalating…...
Metro fruit and vegetable distribution centre employees on strike in Quebec
3+ week, 21+ min ago (564+ words) By Lia L'vesque, The Canadian Press Posted Mar 30, 2026 05: 18: 20 PM. Workers at Metro's head office and the Laval, Que. , fruit and vegetable distribution centre went on strike Monday morning. The strike includes about 550 warehouse workers and drivers at the M'rite 1 warehouse…...
Sobeys owner Empire to remove some buy Canadian signage
3+ week, 3+ day ago (906+ words) By Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press Posted Mar 27, 2026 12: 31: 41 PM. TORONTO " Empire Co. is starting to remove some signage meant to highlight Canadian products from its store shelves. It comes about a year after major grocers implemented maple leaves and other…...