Likely higher Canadian food prices in 2013 foreseen
Forecasts point to food price increases of 1.5 to 3.5 percent in 2013 with meat and poultry costs rising over 4.5 percent. Drought-driven supply issues in the Midwest and hedging by producers are cited as key factors, signaling reduced discretionary spending for households.
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Canadians face higher food prices amid droughts and new competition
Climate shocks threaten grocery costs but a more competitive retail landscape may curb prices in the near term. Wal‑Mart expansion pressures Loblaws and Sobeys as Target arrives in 2013, while a stronger loonie aids U.S. imports. Food banks may rise, waste concerns grow, and savvy shoppers can trim costs by cutting waste and using leftovers. Dr Sylvain Charlebois of the University of Guelph provides the analysis in Troy Media.
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Lions thank Roblin donors for Journey for Light support
Roblin Lions express gratitude to donors and snowmobile raffle buyers who funded the 2013 Journey for Light. They thank Lions spouses for pies and Jill and Nelson Daneluk for lunch setup. Parkway Consumers Co-op donated 300 dollars in fuel to Journey for Sight.
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