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First-of-its-kind research shows Canada’s community pharmacy sector supports more than 273,000 jobs and nearly $23 billion in economic activity while providing accessible healthcare in communities across the country LANGLEY, B.C. – August 31, 2026 – Canadians know their local pharmacy as the place to fill a prescription, receive a vaccine or seek …
August, 2026
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31 August
Eight Emerging Canadian Wellness Brands Named Finalists for 2026 CHFA Launch Pad Competition
2025 CHFA Launch Pad winner EarthSuds fields questions from the judging panel at last year’s event in Toronto TORONTO – August 31, 2026: From protein-packed potato chips and veggie-filled sauce pucks to probiotic deodorant and Japanese ceremonial matcha, eight emerging Canadian brands are preparing to take the stage at the 2026 CHFA Launch Pad on Friday, …
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31 August
Circle K Strengthens Retail Media Offering with Full Circle Media Relaunch
Circle K is expanding its retail media capabilities with the relaunch of Full Circle Media by Circle K, the company’s omnichannel retail media network designed to help brands connect with convenience and fuel shoppers across the United States, Canada and Europe. The relaunch reflects the growing role of retail media …
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31 August
Canada Announces Targeted Countermeasures and Substantive Support for Workers and Businesses in Response to U.S. Tariffs
The Government of Canada has negotiated intensively and in good faith with the United States (U.S.) toward a fair and comprehensive trade agreement that would protect Canadian workers and their families, strengthen the economy, provide greater certainty for businesses, and respect Canada’s sovereignty. In recent days, however, the U.S. proposed …
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31 August
As Minister Joly Calls on Canadians to “Buy Canadian,” Convenience Store Association Says Ottawa Must Also Let Retailers Sell Canadian
TORONTO, Aug. 26, 2026 /CNW/ — Industry Minister Mélanie Joly told Canadians yesterday that supporting Canadian products is one of the clearest ways to respond to the escalating trade war with the United States, revealing she had spoken with retailer associations to help identify and promote Canadian-made goods on store shelves. “When …
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31 August
Loblaw Brings Back ‘Buy Canadian’ Labels
Loblaw Companies Ltd. is putting country-of-origin stickers back on its grocery shelves following public pushback over stores that had quietly stopped using them. The major grocer announced it is reintroducing the labelling system across its fresh produce aisles, restoring the maple leaf symbol for Canadian-made and Canadian-prepared goods, and reinstating the “T” …
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31 August
Chapman’s Ice Cream Shifts Away from US Suppliers
Chapman’s Ice Cream says it will replace more than 70 per cent of its American ingredients and won’t increase prices for two years. The company began looking for alternatives to U.S. suppliers when the first round of tariffs from the Trump administration were announced One of the biggest changes involves …
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31 August
Martha Murray has joined CFIG
The Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG) is pleased to announce that Martha Murray has joined CFIG, effective August 11th, as Vice President of Public Policy and Advocacy, a newly created role. “Martha brings a wide range of knowledge and experience that she has gained in the private, public and …
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25 August
Statement from PFG President Jamie Nelson re: Arson at Nesters Market Woodward’s
The following statement can be attributed to Pattison Food Group president Jamie Nelson in response to the conditional sentencing of the man who set fire to Nesters Market Woodward’s on March 30: https://globalnews.ca/news/12032238/nesters-fire-arson-charge-sentencing/ Statement from PFG president Jamie Nelson: We are profoundly disappointed with the sentence imposed in the case of …
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25 August
Elmhurst 1925 brings ready-to-drink Clean Protein shakes to Canada
Following a successful U.S. launch, Elmhurst 1925 is bringing Clean Protein to Canada in convenient 4-packs, giving retailers a differentiated new option in the fast-growing protein beverage set. The line has already earned industry recognition, including a 2026 NEXTY Award and a Good Housekeeping 2026 Snack Award, where Pistachio Crème …