Tag: grocery access
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Edmonton Councillor Leads Push to Revisit Restrictive Covenants to Fight Alberta Food Deserts
Edmonton Councillor Targets Restrictive Covenants in Fight Against Food Deserts Edmonton is once again turning its attention to how land-use rules may be contributing to food deserts across Alberta. City councillor Michael Janz is set to introduce a motion at city hall that would compel Mayor Andrew Knack to advocate for a provincial rethinking of…
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Edmonton Councillor Pushes to Revisit Restrictive Covenants to Combat Alberta Food Deserts
Edmonton calls for provincial action on restrictive covenants and food deserts Edmonton is intensifying its push to change how restrictive covenants affect access to affordable, nutritious food. City councillor Michael Janz has signaled plans to introduce a motion at the upcoming city hall meeting that would urge Mayor Andrew Knack to lobby the province for…
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Nova Scotia Pilot Cuts 10% Off Local Produce to Help Households
Nova Scotia Pilots a 10% Discount on Local Produce A new provincial pilot program in Nova Scotia aims to ease the cost of fresh, local produce for residents. Announced by the Department of Growth and Development, the 10% discount will apply to eligible items at participating markets and retailers across the province. The Annapolis Valley,…