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Toronto is second lowest of five cities in a survey of 35 basic food items, says Star reporter Marilyn Anderson, seen checking supermarket prices. The(...)
Toronto is second lowest of five cities in a survey of 35 basic food items, says Star reporter Marilyn Anderson, seen checking supermarket prices. The(...)

Toronto is second lowest of five cities in a survey of 35 basic food items, says Star reporter Marilyn Anderson, seen checking supermarket prices. The(...)

Date6/6/1978
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Original Toronto Star caption: Toronto is second lowest of five cities in a survey of 35 basic food items, says Star reporter Marilyn Anderson, seen checking supermarket prices. The items cost $41.77 here compared to Fredericton's $41.12. Other cities surveyed were Montreal ($42.74), Vancouver ($44.54), Winnipeg ($45.35).
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0029334F
Consumer advocate Prof. Jacob Ziegel, here with his student researchers, argues that supermarkets should be forced to print the price per ounce, or pound or gallon on items to help the consumer
Consumer advocate Prof. Jacob Ziegel, here with his student researchers, argues that supermarkets should be forced to print the price per ounce, or pound or gallon on items to help the consumer
2/11/1971
High cost of supermarket shopping isn't all attributable to food items
High cost of supermarket shopping isn't all attributable to food items
8/24/1971
Montreal supermarket cashier Lynne Bourgie passes food items over glass which reads pricing code on each article
Montreal supermarket cashier Lynne Bourgie passes food items over glass which reads pricing code on each article
5/3/1975
Star food writer Anne Wanstall (left) who reported the falling prices during the supermarket war in November, explains why the food bill bas risen again in recent months
Star food writer Anne Wanstall (left) who reported the falling prices during the supermarket war in November, explains why the food bill bas risen again in recent months
6/21/1971
Our reporter is the only Canadian product among these typically foreign made items
Our reporter is the only Canadian product among these typically foreign made items
1/25/1980
Professional at work: Jim Emmerson, who worked as a reporter for the toronto telegram and the toronto star for 40 years, checks out car prices
Professional at work: Jim Emmerson, who worked as a reporter for the toronto telegram and the toronto star for 40 years, checks out car prices
1/13/1993
Who won, who lost in food price war? The prices are climbing back up, the chains are counting up losses, and Miracle Food Mart, the aggressor, lost most, analysts say [Incomplete]
Who won, who lost in food price war? The prices are climbing back up, the chains are counting up losses, and Miracle Food Mart, the aggressor, lost most, analysts say [Incomplete]
2/24/1982
Jack Dubiner's industrial supply shop is closing after 53 years, giving way to boutiques and art galleries on King St. E. The last items from five floors of stuff will be sold off over the next few weeks.
Jack Dubiner's industrial supply shop is closing after 53 years, giving way to boutiques and art galleries on King St. E. The last items from five floors of stuff will be sold off over the next few weeks.
11/22/1989
After meeting with his cabinet to discuss the new federal controls on prices and earnings, Premier William Davis talks with reporters at Queen's Park (...)
After meeting with his cabinet to discuss the new federal controls on prices and earnings, Premier William Davis talks with reporters at Queen's Park (...)
10/14/1975
Plastic clock is one of items turned out by the firm Harry Graham, 62, started six years ago. It's worth $4 million a year today, he says.
Plastic clock is one of items turned out by the firm Harry Graham, 62, started six years ago. It's worth $4 million a year today, he says.
10/1/1985
Business booming: Allan Cohen of Grant's Jewellers on Church St. with some of the items that he has bought recently. One man brought in an exquisite emerald he'd paid $34,000 (U.S.) for 2 1/2 years ago. Cohen bought it - for a third of that. I'm looking for a 10 to 15 per cent profit on the stone, Cohen says.
Business booming: Allan Cohen of Grant's Jewellers on Church St. with some of the items that he has bought recently. One man brought in an exquisite emerald he'd paid $34,000 (U.S.) for 2 1/2 years ago. Cohen bought it - for a third of that. I'm looking for a 10 to 15 per cent profit on the stone, Cohen says.
9/16/1982
New-style greetings: Cards and other items featuring the Ziggy doll helped Carlton Cards gross $10 million in three years, says marketing vice-president Howard McGirr
New-style greetings: Cards and other items featuring the Ziggy doll helped Carlton Cards gross $10 million in three years, says marketing vice-president Howard McGirr
12/21/1983