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Ottawa has struggled to increase grocery competition. Will the new food strategy help?

Ottawa has struggled to increase grocery competition. Will the new food strategy help?

The federal government has pledged $3 billion which it says will add more food terminals in Canada, help the Competition Bureau sniff out and penalize anticompetitive behaviour, and help Canada produce more of its own food. Independent grocers say it’s a step in the right direction when it comes to helping them compete, but won’t topple the dominance of the country’s major grocers.

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Hockey fans in Montreal loudly boo American anthem at Canada-U.S. 4 Nations matchup
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February 16, 2025

Hockey fans in Montreal loudly boo American anthem at Canada-U.S. 4 Nations matchup

Hockey fans in Montreal loudly booed the American national anthem…

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National, Politics

February 16, 2025

Mark Carney’s leadership campaign says it’s raised $1.9M

OTTAWA — A spokesperson for Mark Carney’s leadership campaign says…

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National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

February 15, 2025

NDP Leader Marit Stiles focuses on northern Ontario highways

Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles reiterated her pledge on Saturday…

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Sports

February 15, 2025

Canada names experienced women’s squad for Vancouver stop on rugby sevens circuit

Canada has named an experienced lineup for the Vancouver stop…

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Sports

February 15, 2025

Renata Fast scores in OT as Sceptres come back to beat Frost 3-2 in Natalie Spooner’s return

TORONTO (AP) — Renata Fast scored late in overtime to…

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Sports

February 15, 2025

Gilgeous-Alexander can inspire more Canadians at NBA All-Star Game

Twenty-five years ago Vince Carter dominated the NBA’s Slam Dunk…

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Sports

February 15, 2025

Sidearmer Sandlin an intriguing piece in new-look Toronto Blue Jays bullpen

DUNEDIN — Defensive standout Andres Gimenez was the feature acquisition…

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Crew rescued after cargo vessel runs aground on Newfoundland's west coast
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February 15, 2025

Crew rescued after cargo vessel runs aground on Newfoundland’s west coast

Saturday Morning, a large cargo ran aground in off the…

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Some Tesla owners in B.C. embarrassed by company's CEO amid charged political climate
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February 15, 2025

Some Tesla owners in B.C. embarrassed by company’s CEO amid charged political climate

The president of the Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association says he…

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