Higher grocery bill? Here’s why some food prices may be rising in Canada – National
Canadians that have turned to grocery store flyers and coupon-cutting may need to look for even more savings. Last week, Metro CEO Eric La Flèche told analysts on an earnings call that the company was expecting it would have to pass on some higher costs from suppliers as an industry-wide blackout period for price hikes […]
8 in 10 Black Canadians say they still face discrimination at work: report – National
While Canadian companies have made some progress in making the workplace more diverse and inclusive, eight in 10 Black Canadians say they still face some form of discrimination at work, a new report by KPMG has found. The accounting firm’s survey, released for Black History Month, said 81 per cent respondents experienced some form of […]
Lenders, police warn about capping the criminal interest rate. Here’s why – National
A Liberal plan to crackdown on predatory lending could instead lead to a rise in crime and put vulnerable Canadians further at risk, a new warning from police and lenders argues. A report from the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) and the Canadian Lenders Association (CLA) released Monday studies the potential impact of […]
Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs Gave America a Rare Gift: Harmony
When a beloved artist who has not performed live in some time returns to the stage, we often expect them to appear fragile, unsteady, ill at ease. But during Sunday night’s Grammy Awards, when the camera first pulled back from a tight shot of a woman’s fingers picking a familiar riff on an acoustic guitar […]
Manulife will cover specialty drugs at any pharmacy after Loblaw deal backlash – National
Manulife Financial Corp. says patients who require specialty drugs will be able to fill their prescriptions at any pharmacy after backlash sparked by the insurance provider signing an exclusive arrangement with Loblaw Cos. Ltd. The insurance provider had told patients last month its specialty drug program would transition to being carried out “primarily” through Shoppers […]
Best and Worst Moments From the 2024 Grammys:
The most awards at the 66th annual Grammys went to Phoebe Bridgers, who picked up three with her band boygenius and one for a feature on a SZA song. SZA, who came into the night with the most nominations, was shut out of the biggest honors — for album (which went to Taylor Swift’s “Midnights”), […]
What is ‘loss leader?’ How grocery stores lure shoppers into spending more – National
You’ve arrived at the store for a quick post-work grocery run, hoping to pick up a cheap, ready-made meal for dinner. After finding a discounted pre-cooked chicken, you toss a bag of rice and veggies in your shopping cart too, even though neither were on your list. Oh, and a six-pack of tissue boxes, since […]
Under fives betrayed as health declines – experts
Experts highlight child obesity, tooth decay and infant deaths, saying urgent action needed in UK. Source link
Sunak admits he has failed to cut NHS waiting lists
The prime minister conceded the government had not made enough progress during an interview with TalkTV. Source link
Man told NHS will not fund £40k a time treatment
Craig Shore, who has ocular uveal melanoma, will have to pay up to £240,000 for chemosaturation. Source link