Demand

• Toronto charity providing food, clothing facing ‘imminent possibility’ of closure

  "With this incredible increase in demands on our resources, we're struggling to keep up," said Aretha Khaloo, Director of Operations at Haven on the Queensway.

  Economy

  Nov 29, 2023
  
• Kingston food bank sets 35,000-lb goal for one-day food blitz

  Partners in Mission Food Bank executive director Dan Irwin says food bank use has increased in the community. Eighty families use the bank on average every day it is open.

  Canada

  Apr 17, 2023
  
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• Tolko announces shutdown at Soda Creek, Armstrong Lumber divisions will continue

  Last month, the company stated it would conduct a holiday shutdown through the month of January, but the work stoppage will now carry over through the entire month of February.

  Economy

  Jan 23, 2023
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• Central Okanagan Food Bank has 25 per cent increase in demand

  Every year, volunteers at the food bank prepare holiday food hampers for those in Kelowna and West Kelowna who require additional support.

  Consumer

  Dec 8, 2022
• Kingston, Ont. Christmas trees in high demand, shortage continues

  Kingston, Ont., Christmas tree sellers say this year's trees are looking good, but with high demand and a market shortage, buyers should pick one up sooner rather than later.

  Environment

  Nov 25, 2022
• Western University food bank sees massive increase in service requests on campus

  Western University’s food bank in London, Ont., is reporting a massive increase in the number of students requesting its services and programs.

  Canada

  Nov 16, 2022
• Kelowna rickshaw company expands as business increases

  With Covid restrictions now a thing of the past, more tourism in Kelowna has boosted business for one local rickshaw company - so much so that they've expanded their fleet.

  Features

  Aug 20, 2022
• Saskatchewan health-care workers share staff and demand concerns to SMA

  The provincial budget made the biggest investment into health care in Saskatchewan history, however doctors said that will not help them in the tough months to come.

  Health

  May 6, 2022
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• ‘They’ve doubled’: Costs spiking for southern Alberta greenhouse operators

  Like many Albertans, greenhouse operators are feeling the pinch of inflation and other rising expenses.

  Economy

  May 5, 2022
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• ‘A critical state’: Christmas tree farmers say shortage is a reality

  All across North America supply shortages are being felt, driven by an increased demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Environment

  Dec 1, 2021