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BEYOND LOCAL: Grocery co-ops an alternative to corporate grocers amid anger, mistrust: experts
Co-operatives are found in many forms, from agricultural co-ops to grocery stores, gas stations and car-shares These days, Bruce Woodrow gets most of his groceries at one of two places: Costco, and a small grocery co-operative nestled in an alley in the heart of Toronto. The retired lawyer — along with many Canadians over the past couple of years — had been growing more concerned with the grocery industry and the profits it was turning as food prices climbed. Woodrow joined Karma Co-op as a member last spring and now volunteers on the store's finance committee. "The...…Co-operatives are found in many forms, from agricultural co-ops to grocery stores, gas stations and car-shares These days, Bruce Woodrow gets most of his groceries at one of two places: Costco, and a small grocery co-operative nestled in an alley in the heart of Toronto. The retired lawyer — along with many Canadians over the past couple of years — had been growing more concerned with the grocery industry and the profits it was turning as food prices climbed. Woodrow joined Karma Co-op as a member last spring and now volunteers on the store's finance committee. "The...WW…
Spotlight: Peer support is key for Big Brothers Big Sisters Barrie & District
Bowling For Kids' Sake is their biggest annual fundraiser, held this year from March 21-28, 2024 The Big Brothers Big Sisters in Barrie & District Ontario has been providing youth support for over 50 years, and it’s community support that keeps things running. “We are fully community-funded, and we work to serve youth through mentorship programs. Working through developmental means can help them reach their full potential,” said Executive Director Bre LeFeuvre. Though many may be familiar with the one-on-one community-based matches that Big Brothers Big Sisters is known for,...…Bowling For Kids' Sake is their biggest annual fundraiser, held this year from March 21-28, 2024 The Big Brothers Big Sisters in Barrie & District Ontario has been providing youth support for over 50 years, and it’s community support that keeps things running. “We are fully community-funded, and we work to serve youth through mentorship programs. Working through developmental means can help them reach their full potential,” said Executive Director Bre LeFeuvre. Though many may be familiar with the one-on-one community-based matches that Big Brothers Big Sisters is known for,...WW…
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