Tag: Grocery
Christmas giving in and around London: Who’s in need, how you can help
Itâs called the season of giving for a reason. London-area charities are making a major push to help the less fortunate, collecting everything from food to toys to toiletries to help low-income Londoners, support the city’s homeless or make the holidays brighter for kids in hospital. Here are some of the London-area organizations with donations […]
London charities’ holiday campaigns feel pinch as Canada Post strike drags on
The Canada Post strike is forcing London charities to pivot during prime holiday giving season, finding different ways to reach donors that typically drop a cheque in the mail at this time of year.  Both the Business Cares Food Drive, the single-largest annual campaign in support of the London Food Bank, and the Ark Aid […]
Letters to the Editor: December 6, 2024
Many readers do not understand “induced demand.”
Christmas food-drive broadcast Friday in Owen Sound
A food drive for the Salvation Army at Owen Sound grocery stores from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday will be part of an all-day radio broadcast on 560 CFOS, live from Zehrs in Owen Sound. Pre-made bags containing essentials will be available for purchase at each store. But any non-perishable food item and […]
Returnable bottles, vape pens and food waste: what Michiganders throw away
Michigan residents threw away millions of vape pens, $130 million in bottle deposits and literal tons of food waste in 2023. That’s according to a report by the Michigan Sustainable Business Forum.
The language of the good people
This week, we’re handing it over to our colleagues at “Points North,” with this wonderful story about Kenny Pheasant, a teacher of Anishinaabemowin.
Police release images of suspect in Arabic shop pepper-spray attack
London police on Friday released images of a suspect in a pepper-spray attack on two employees at an Arabic grocery store.
Two workers at London Arabic grocer sprayed with ‘noxious substance’
Two employees at an Arabic grocery store in south London were assessed by paramedics Thursday after they were sprayed in the face with a “noxious substance” by a man. The man, who was wearing a hood and had his face covered, entered Mona’s Fine Meats at 699 Wilkins St. at 4 p.m., owner Abdul Almestiri […]
Beer Store adding digital menus to drive-thrus, including one in London
Digital menus will display sales, promotions and new beer choices, allowing customers to make beer selections from their vehicles
Fire quickly controlled at Owen Sound grocery store
Firefighters responded to a fire at the Zehrs grocery store in Owen Sound on Wednesday morning, which was able to be controlled prior to the department’s arrival. The Owen Sound Professional Firefighters posted to social media just before 11 a.m. that crews were responding to the store and asked the public to avoid the area. […]