Stories about food, nutrition and cooking.
Food and Nutrition
Northeast Sikh Temple continues community work despite challenges
Dashmesh Culture Centre, Martindale provides helpful services to everyone. [ READ MORE ]
Food and Nutrition
Featured
Infarm greenhouses keep fresh supply of produce in stock
Infarm, an Amsterdam-headquartered urban farming company founded in Berlin, recently partnered with Sobeys Inc. to bring vertical greenhouses to grocery stores across Canada. [ READ MORE ]
Food and Nutrition
Try to improve taste buds of people via attempting different ways
Over the past several months, locally sourced burger restaurants have been popping up all over Calgary, and the response has been nothing short of bustling. [ READ MORE ]
City
The Kin Café project fights against food inequities in the city
The Kin Café and Market is a new initiative in Calgary, built on the idea of encouraging food accessibility in the city. [ READ MORE ]
Food and Nutrition
Supply chain strain and staffing shortages lead to empty shelves
“It’s not going to be pretty, and I just keep telling people that are close to me that you might want to stock up on a few fruits and vegetables in your freezer and some canned goods; don’t be a hoarder, but don’t be afraid to have a few on hand, “said Martin. [ READ MORE ]
Food and Nutrition
Canadian wallets take a hit as food prices climb
Canadians should expect to see record high food prices this year, with Canada’s Food Price Report estimating an increase of five to seven per cent over 2021. [ READ MORE ]
City
Calgary restaurant ready for its grand opening as restrictions lift
On Wednesday, May 26, 2021, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced Alberta’s reopening plan, which will remove most of the restrictions Alberta businesses have been operating under by the end of the month. Non-essential businesses will reopen, and restaurants and bars can once again offer dine-in service. [ READ MORE ]
Entertainment
Pandemic Pizza for the win
UNA Pizza opened its third restaurant in the trendy neighbourhood of Bridgeland in March 2021, just a few weeks before a third wave hit the city and COVID-19 cases reached an all-time high. Last year, [ READ MORE ]
Business & Jobs
Canada invites 90,000 immigrants for PR
Canada welcomes 90,000 temporary foreign workers to be permanent residents in 2021 through six new immigration streams. This program is part of Canada’s 2021–2023 immigration plan to grant 401,000 permanent residence permits.
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Food and Nutrition
Support available for seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic
Many seniors in Calgary suffer from health problems, food insecurity, and loneliness, but resources are available to help them during COVID-19. [ READ MORE ]