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What is the Liberal government doing now to help with the cost of living?
"If we can do more and get money to Canadians faster, that's exactly what we will look at doing," said Associate Minister of Finance Randy Boissonnault when pressed on what the Liberal government is prepared to do now to help Canadians...
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National Restaurant Association EVP Talks Challenges Facing the Restaurant Industry
Restaurants and the grocery store are two places consumers have definitely felt inflation; however, prices at the supermarket have recently risen even more than prices at restaurants. In fact, July saw the biggest inflationary gap...
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'Normal' inflation likely 18 months away, personal finance writer says
Canada's annual inflation rate declined slightly in July to 7.6 per cent, but a return to normal inflation rates of two to three per cent is still about 18 months away, says personal finance writer Rubina Ahmed-Haq.
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Food price inflation slowing down, expert says
Though the price of food is increasing at a rate higher than general inflation in Canada, the overall trend is positive and 'we're starting to see the end of the food inflation tunnel,' says Sylvain Charlebois of the Agri-Food Analytics...
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Inflation explained: what’s really driving up prices
From gas to yogurt, inflation is driving up the cost of virtually everything. Andrew Chang breaks down what, exactly, inflation is using real-life examples.
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How the Buffalo supermarket served as a 'lifeline' in the community
Buffalo Common Council president Darius Pridgen tells CBC News why the people in his neighbourhood fought to get the supermarket where 10 Black people were killed Saturday, and how it served as a lifeline and hub for so many in the...
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Tory leadership candidate Aitchison pledges to end Canada’s supply management system
Conservative Leadership Candidate Scott Aitchison joins Power & Politics to discuss his bid to be the party’s leader, including his position on supply management and the federal budget
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Russia-Ukraine conflict could mean higher prices for Canadians
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine is expected to result in higher prices at the grocery store and the gas pump for Canadians.
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Push to resume pay hikes for essential retail workers
There’s a push to bring back pay hikes for retail workers in essential stores such as grocery stores. The so-called hero pay was instituted early in the pandemic before vaccines, but workers say they still face risks.
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Trucker vaccine mandate blamed for empty shelves as convoy heads to Ottawa
As a convoy of protesters heads toward Ottawa, the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for cross-border truck drivers has been blamed for empty grocery store shelves. But experts say there are numerous factors, including extreme weather,...
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Inflation rate rises to new 30-year high of 4.8%
Higher food prices led to the cost of living going up at its fastest rate since 1991. The Consumer Price Index increased at an annual rate of 4.8 per cent in December.
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Poll suggests Canadians changing shopping habits because of rising food prices
A poll by Angus Reid suggests Canadians are eating out less and changing what they buy at the grocery store in response to higher food prices.
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The push for better masks for retail workers
There is a growing push to make better masks, such as the N95 style, available for front-line retail workers. And though some companies have made them available, others say they’re following existing public health guidelines by offering...
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Why the Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner Is Jumping 21 Percent This Year
If you're planning to host Thanksgiving dinner this year, be prepared to shell out more cash for your bird. Kristin Myers, Editor-in-Chief at The Balance, joined Cheddar to talk about the rising cost of food due to a number of factors...
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Grocery Delivery Startup MilkRun CEO on Expanding Amid Food Supply Chain Issues
Weekly grocery delivery startup MilkRun raised $6 million in Series A funding on Friday, and Julia Niiro, CEO and founder, joined Cheddar to discuss what distinguishes MilkRun's grocery delivery model from the competition, explaining the...
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Bed Bath & Beyond, Kroger Announce E-Commerce Partnership
Bed Bath & Beyond and Kroger have announced a new e-commerce partnership as the grocer looks to expand home goods and baby product offerings. Bed Bath & Beyond is also expected to expand its online product stock.
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Kellogg’s Beats on Q4 Earnings Despite Supply Issues, Work Stoppage
Multinational food company Kellogg’s reported an earnings beat amid supply chain issues and an extended labor strike. Kellogg’s Chairman and CEO c joined Cheddar News to discuss overcoming the obstacles and what's to come for the...
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Misfits Market CEO on Bringing Fresh Produce to California Food Deserts
Misfits Market, the grocery delivery company that capitalizes on curbing food waste, expanded into California for the first time on Wednesday. Abhi Ramesh, founder and CEO, joined Cheddar to discuss the launch in the Golden State, after...
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Blue Apron Expands Offerings with ‘Heat & Eat’ Meal Kits
Blue Apron is working to make weekly meal prep even more simple than its ingredient-and recipe meal kit by offering customers a “heat and eat” option. CEO Linda Findley Kozlowski joined Cheddar to provide some additional details about...
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Food Prices Could Skyrocket 20 Percent if Russia Ukraine War Persists
Damian Mason, farm owner, agricultural economist and author of "Food Fear" joined Cheddar News to talk about how the Russian invasion of Ukraine is putting pressure on commodities, which could lead to a 20 percent price hike according to...
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Cheddar Anchors Reflect on Boulder Supermarket Shooting
Ten people were killed in a shooting at a Boulder, Colorado supermarket Monday afternoon, including a police officer who responded. Cheddar anchors reflect and share their thoughts on the attack.
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Asian Canadians share their experiences with racism
After the Atlanta shootings, there’s been a growing movement for East Asians to speak up and stop racism in their communities. A conversation with Anita Li, the Editor and Chief of The Other Wave, and Edmonton public school trustee...
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The growing movement against anti-Asian racism in Canada
After the Atlanta shootings, there’s been a growing movement for East Asians to speak up and stop racism in their communities. A conversation with Anita Li, the Editor and Chief of The Other Wave, and Edmonton public school trustee...
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These are the germiest surfaces in your supermarket
CBC Marketplace tested more than 130 swabs from across 24 different grocery stores to reveal which surfaces have the most bacteria.