Kristin Laird
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 3/23/2026
Average Canadian farmland values soar again, but uplift uneven across country
Over the past year, the Canadian farmland market remained resilient with producers expanding their land base and making strategic acquisitions - 3/23/2026
Manitoba government hands down budget amid health care, affordability concerns
The budget falls on the heels of rising gas prices and recent spikes in food inflation - 3/23/2026
Retailer Dollarama reports Q4 profit and sales up, raises quarterly dividend
Though poor weather impacted foot traffic, comparable store sales for the quarter were up 1.5% - 3/23/2026
Chapman’s provides crucial funding for Hanley Institute
The frozen treat manufacturer is providing $25,000 in funding for five years - 3/22/2026
DoorDash to give some couriers extra cash to help with soaring gas prices
The food delivery service will offer up to $36 extra a week to help cover high gas prices - 3/22/2026
Trending: Sobeys store-brand refresh, store openings and more!
A roundup of popular stories from CanadianGrocer.com that you don't want to miss - 3/21/2026
Police in Richmond, B.C., investigating 'organized' meat theft after 39 cases
While some of the thefts may be opportunistic, Mounties suggest some of the stolen meat is then resold - 3/19/2026
Kraft Heinz Canada to invest $250M in Montreal plant upgrade
Upgrades aim to strengthen domestic manufacturing, support jobs and expand capacity - 3/19/2026
Statistics Canada reports January retail sales up 1.1% to $70.7B
Sales at supermarkets and other grocers fell 0.7% - 3/19/2026
Feeding the harvest: the challenge and value of seasonal farm labour
Seasonal workers are paramount to planting, maintaining and harvesting the vegetables sold to the country's biggest grocers - 3/18/2026
Next-gen grocery store design: Balancing automation with the human touch
How architects are reimagining the stores of tomorrow - 3/17/2026
Red Apple renovates two, converts one location
The retailer will celebrate the re-opening of these stores on April 1
