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Dec 05

Save-On-Foods commits another $15 million to BC Children’s Hospital

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December 5, 2016- Save-On-Foods is giving $ 15-million gift to help BC Children’s Hospital to establish the first storefront immunization clinic with consultation services to physicians across the province. The…

Dec 02

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GSFW 2017 – Where Grocery Gathers

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Dec 02

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Metro, latest grocer to reduce payments to suppliers: Globe and Mail

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The Globe and Mail reported that Metro Inc. will ask suppliers to reduce prices by 1% in order to lower prices on shelves starting Dec. 5, 2016. The paper said that…

Nov 28

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Powell’s Supermarket recognized for hiring persons with disabilities

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Powell’s Supermarket, in partnership with Atlantic Grocery Distributors Ltd., on behalf of the Powell Group of Companies, is this year’s recipient of Mariner Resource Opportunities Network's (MRON)Employer of Merit Award. This award…

Nov 19

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Save-On-Foods celebrates grand opening of three stores in Winnipeg

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Save-On-Foods officially opened the doors to three brand new stores Saturday morning, marking the Western Canadian grocery chain’s entrance into the Winnipeg market. At 7 a.m. on November 19, the Northgate,…

Nov 03

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BC Government announces second round of auctions for wine store licences

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The BC government announced Nov. 3 the second round of auctions for six special wine store licences for the sale of 100% BC wine on grocery store shelves. The application period…

Nov 02

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Grocery Innovations Canada a great success!

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Thank you for making GIC 2016 a great success! Results from the show are proving that members found the speakers, workshops and networking sessions all useful. Presentations can be downloaded…

Nov 02

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Competition Bureau Investigation Update

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The Globe & Mail reported that the Competition Bureau has stepped up its investigation of Loblaw Cos. Ltd. and its pricing practices with its suppliers. The paper reported that the…

Nov 02

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Directory Scam Alert

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WARNING – Any communication such as the one attached from “International Fairs Directory” is NOT AFFILIATED WITH CFIG or Grocery Innovations Canada. When you read the small print, by signing…

Nov 01

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