Prairie farmers hope for 'normal' season after volatile couple of years Canadian farmers are eager to meet the growing global demand for food Low unemployment could boost trend of union organizing in retail, service: experts Union organizers say they're getting more interest from workers in sectors such as retail, food service and warehousing Olymel to close hog slaughtering and cutting plant, lay off 994 employees The company said the decision was “necessary” to alleviate $400 million in losses in the fresh pork sector Loblaw to invest $2B this year to open 38 new stores, renovate 600 locations Investment is expected to create more than 6,000 new jobs in retail, supply chain, technology and construction Coca-Cola Canada Bottling promotes Tara Scott to chief commercial officer Scott has held multiple positions at the popular beverage company, where she has worked for the past five years Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 4.5%, bumps up growth forecast for 2023 The central bank said that recent economic data is reinforcing its confidence that inflation will continue to fall in the coming months B.C.-based Quality Foods set to open new location The grocer, part of Pattison Food Group, is also closing its distribution centre in Errington Colavita acquires O Olive Oil & Vinegar Italian food company adds 100% California products to its mix More than 40% of farm operators to retire by 2033: report A new report says Canada will be short 24,000 general farm, nursery and greenhouse operators over the next decade B.C. to boost minimum wage to $16.75 an hour, matches 6.9% inflation The government said the wage increase will benefit food service staff, grocery store workers, retail workers and others who were essential workers during the pandemic First Previous 60 61 62 63 64 Next Last