Grocery prices, supermarket monopolies, Carney’s plan, and going broke together
An aisle in Safeway promoting sales on snacks and chips. Amanda Erickson/The Griff “Fortunately, Prime Minister Carney has a plan, but is it even any good? Probably not, because it's the government.” Find me one person who is happy with how much they pay for essential food. Seriously, unless you're swimming in cash, budgeting for groceries feels like budgeting for an investment, not a necessity. Food products are the thing we NEED, like, PHYSICALLY need to live, and we’re potentially paying upwards of $1,000 a month on them. That’s insane. In case you haven’t heard, grocery prices in Canada are very high. This is not news to anyone who has bought something from a store in the last few years. Food here is crazy expensive. It's complete...
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Student Food Bank changes process to accommodate higher usage
There are a lot of fun things to talk about when it comes to food. However, food insecurity is not one of them. For a growing number of students at MacEwan University, though, it is an...
Filistix serves up fresh, Filipino-inspired food
Nestled in the heart of MacEwan University’s Robbins building, you can find Asian cuisine that tastes just like a home-cooked meal (or better). Since 2008, Filistix has been providing...
October Letter from the Editor
As the crisp leaves fall from the trees and the brisk air nips at my neck, my thoughts turn to food. I love cold weather because it provides the perfect excuse for eating hot, hearty meals. I...
Lan’s Asian Grill is a family affair
Make healthy, fresh food from scratch, and be a gracious host — this is the doctrine of Lan’s Asian Grill. The family-owned Asian restaurant has brother and sister Tom and Monica Lim at its helm....
Culinary classes on campus
“Yeah, that could definitely use a little more galangal,” says Kathryn Joel, owner of Get Cooking, as she places what must have been her 20th tasting spoon in the to-be-washed pile. Bustling...
Can you eat well on only $4 per day?
Good and Cheap is a cookbook that recently went viral because of its unique vision. Its author, Leanne Brown, created it for her master’s degree, and it’s available online as a free PDF. On her...
Bringing some colour to the area
Most people living in the Jasper Place area would not draw similarities between their neighbourhood and the urban metropolis of London. The Jasper Place region has, unfortunately, been excluded...
Nuit Blanche lit up the downtown core
Nuit Blanche Edmonton lit up the city last weekend, marking the first in (hopefully) a long line of artistic events to take over the downtown core. Featuring over 30 exhibits, including some from...
Expo brings pop culture enthusiasts together
Pop culture enthusiasts around the city rejoiced at the Edmonton Comic & Entertainment Expo last weekend. The expo happens every September and features a roster of celebrities and talents...
Club Q&A Series: The Sanctuary Club
For the first instalment of our Club Q&A Series, writer Danielle Carlson caught up with Rebecca Werkman, president of the Sanctuary Club. If you are interested in starting your own club, go...
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