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1 in 4 Canadians fear income won't cover basic needs: Salvation Army poll

1 in 4 Canadians fear income won't cover basic needs: Salvation Army poll

TORONTO — A new survey suggests one in four Canadians are extremely concerned about having enough income to cover their basic needs, with the highest degree of hardship being felt by single parents.
Ramen restaurant replaces Brown's Social House in Richmond

Ramen restaurant replaces Brown's Social House in Richmond

Japanese mixed noodles served up at Ironwood Plaza.
Popular bubble tea chain opens first B.C. location in Richmond

Popular bubble tea chain opens first B.C. location in Richmond

Real Fruit Bubble Tea is known for drinks made with real fruit and has more than 120 stores on the East Coast
A look at alcohol sales rules by province across the country

A look at alcohol sales rules by province across the country

TORONTO — The Ontario government has announced sales of beer, wine, cider and ready-to-drink cocktails will be allowed in convenience stores and all grocery stores in Ontario by 2026.

UN warns nearly 50 million people could face hunger next year in West and Central Africa

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The United Nations warned on Tuesday that hunger could surge across West and Central Africa next year, primarily driven by violence in the conflict-riddled region.
Pitch the boxed broth! Indian-spiced tomato soup doesn’t need it

Pitch the boxed broth! Indian-spiced tomato soup doesn’t need it

Buying a box of broth at the supermarket feels like a soup shortcut because most people don’t have time or energy to make homemade stock. But many store-bought stocks are filled with salt and lack much real flavor.
Celebrity chef and Nova Scotia First Nation team up to create meal kits with venison

Celebrity chef and Nova Scotia First Nation team up to create meal kits with venison

MILLBROOK FIRST NATION, N.S. — A First Nation in Nova Scotia has collaborated with a celebrity chef to create meal kits for band members that feature meat from nuisance deer shot by crossbow hunters.

UN food agency stops deliveries to millions in Yemen areas controlled by Houthi rebels

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations food agency said Tuesday it is stopping food distribution in areas of war-torn Yemen controlled by the Houthi rebels, a move that will impact millions of people.
Quebec pork farmers reeling as a 'perfect storm' creates economic crisis

Quebec pork farmers reeling as a 'perfect storm' creates economic crisis

ST-SEBASTIEN, QUE. — Over the last two years, François Nadeau has chosen to do something rare among his fellow Quebec pork farmers: invest in the future.
For a different take on latkes, try these ginger sweet potato pancakes with orange zest

For a different take on latkes, try these ginger sweet potato pancakes with orange zest

Let’s start right up front by saying these are not traditional latkes . Classic Jewish latkes for Hanukkah are made with russet potatoes, occasionally Yukon golds, and are usually very simply seasoned with salt, pepper and onion.