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10 Proven Ways Canadian Families Can Save Big on Groceries This Summer

  Published on moneysavings.ca | Personal Finance & Everyday Savings If you've been to a Canadian grocery store lately, you already know — the sticker shock is real. Feeding a family in Canada has become one of the biggest household expenses, and with food prices still elevated, many families are looking for smart, practical ways to stretch every dollar. The good news? You don't have to sacrifice quality or go hungry to save big. With a few simple habit changes, many Canadian families are cutting hundreds of dollars off their monthly grocery bills. Here are 10 strategies you can start using today. 1. Shop the "Reduced for Quick Sale" Section First Every major grocery store in Canada — from Loblaws to Sobeys to Walmart — has a section dedicated to items nearing their best-before date. These items are often marked down by 30–50%, and they're perfectly good to eat within a day or two (or freeze immediately). Make it a habit to check this section the moment...
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Protesting farmers block crossings on Dutch-Belgian border

 


Farmers have blocked key road crossings on the border between Belgium and the Netherlands in their latest protest against excessive red tape and competition from cheap imports. The protests began on Thursday night on the Belgian side, with some Dutch farmers joining later. The roadblocks have caused significant traffic congestion and disrupted freight transport from the major European ports of Antwerp and Rotterdam.

The latest protest comes less than a day after Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, met with farming groups in a bid to appease them. The farmers are protesting against the increasing regulatory burden and competition from cheap imports, which they say is making it difficult for them to make a living.

The protests have been peaceful so far, but there are concerns that they could escalate if the farmers’ demands are not met. The Belgian and Dutch authorities have urged the farmers to remove the roadblocks and engage in dialogue to resolve their grievances.


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