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A venture firm backed by a who’s who of the tech industry says it’s raised $15 million in funding with the aim of building a

In photos: How the new reusable packaging pilot will work in Ottawa
Many Canadians have begun using reusable bags when they go grocery shopping, but what about the plastic food packaging from the grocery store and from

Grocery chain Sobeys eyes plan for seven-building project in Orléans
Grocery giant Sobeys is spearheading a mixed-use development that would see up to seven buildings constructed on a prime parcel of land near a future

About five years ago, Ottawa retailer NU Grocery implemented sensory-sensitive shopping hours, following a request from a customer. Now, co-owner Valerie Leloup says she hopes

Winning a Stanley Cup primary goal of Ottawa Senators new owners
About this time last year, Michael Andlauer walked off his plane and into the car of Ottawa business mogul Jeff York. They drove to a

Some single use plastics will be banned over the next 18 months
The federal government is banning companies from importing or making plastic bags and takeout containers by the end of this year, from selling them by

Instacart adds Metro and Giant Tiger to app as it aims to spur easing pandemic demand
“It’s actually really important for us that grocery delivery isn’t seen as a luxury.”

Pressure mounting for grocers to bring back ‘hero pay’ amid Omicron surge
Unifor national president Jerry Dias says while front-line supermarket workers are facing the biggest risks, executives are receiving the biggest rewards.

Hexo names food and beverage industry veteran Cooper new CEO
Move comes just two days after co-founder and former chief executive Sebastien St-Louis abruptly departed the Ottawa cannabis company.
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