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food basics

If you've ever felt uneasy about how much food goes to waste, whether it's from your own fridge or the store shelf, you're not alone.

The good news? Food Basics is now teaming up with the popular app Too Good To Go to help tackle food waste across Ontario.

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When you think of grocery stores in Canada, a few big names probably pop into your head right away.

The country's "big three" supermarkets — Loblaw, Sobeys and Metro — dominate Canada's grocery landscape, together selling nearly 60% of all groceries across the country. But there's another contender that's shaking up the grocery game, and while it might not have the biggest slice of the market, it does have Canadians' hearts.

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As the holiday season approaches, the excitement of hosting family and friends can get overshadowed by the high cost of groceries.

Between preparing elaborate meals, stocking up on party supplies and ensuring you have enough food to feed all your guests, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. But with a few smart strategies, you can make your money go further and enjoy a stress-free holiday season without breaking the bank.

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Costco Canada's new flyer has just dropped, offering a fresh wave of impressive grocery deals and savings in warehouses across the country for the next two weeks.

We've compared Costco's grocery flyer deals on essentials with the prices at Walmart, Food Basics and No Frills — many of which also have big sales on the same products right now — to find out where you'll get the best value on your grocery haul in Canada. From snacks like chocolates and cheese to home essentials like laundry detergent and toilet paper, we ran the math on all the best deals to figure out where you can get the best savings.

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Costco Canada's new flyer this week has got some serious grocery deals and savings, so we couldn't resist checking how the wholesale giant's prices stack up against other major Canadian discount stores.

From coffee and cheese to toilet paper and freezer bags, we crunched the numbers to see where you'll get the best bang for your buck between Costco and other discount chains like Walmart, Food Basics and No Frills, so you don't have to.

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