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[Victoria Watcher]

They hire a new general manager, looks like. Then structure all the shares, payments.

[Victoria Watcher]

Downtown Victoria’s newest grocery store, No Frills, officially opened its doors on Thursday morning.

 

The new No Frills opened in the old Victoria Public Market space at 1701 Douglas St.

 

The grocery chain is known for its signature line of “No Name” brand products, which feature distinctive yellow packaging.

 

On Thursday, customers told CHEK News they were thrilled with the new franchise opening up.

 

“I think it is 10 out of 10. I just spoke with Dennis, the owner, super nice guy. Prices are amazing, I live up top so it is so welcome here,” said one customer.

 

“I think it’s great. I live in the apartment buildings right behind me and this area is kind of a food desert for people,” said another customer. “It’s not really accessible to people who don’t drive, so this brings really affordable food prices to people. If we’re trying to be a bike friendly city, then this is great option”

 

 

https://cheknews.ca/...ctoria-1294285/

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 12 December 2025 - 02:53 AM.

[Mike K.]

A food desert is a US term, referring to urban areas, usually poverty areas, where access to fresh produce is limited.

Chinatown has a ton of fresh produce, there are lots of really quality restaurants in the area, and Save Ons
And Market on Yates are just a short walk away. Plus, grocers now offer delivery.

[Tony]

If walking is not a problem there is aso    The Red Barn  and Thrifty Foods and Vic West Save On accessible for downtown residents.

[Victoria Watcher]

For a regular grocery store, Save On Vancouver St. is not far away.

[mbjj]

A food desert is a US term, referring to urban areas, usually poverty areas, where access to fresh produce is limited.

Chinatown has a ton of fresh produce, there are lots of really quality restaurants in the area, and Save Ons
And Market on Yates are just a short walk away. Plus, grocers now offer delivery.

The Market is so expensive! Sometimes at this time of year I'll have a quick look to see if there's anything good for gifts. Even their regular stock is a dollar or two more than Thriftys, and Thriftys is overpriced on a lot too. I don't think you could do a big shop at the Market. 

[Victoria Watcher]

In BC Supreme Court, an agreement was reached on Dec. 8, 2025 among all the parties – Jennifer Burke and Mallory Colter – and Red Barn at Mattick’s Ltd. and Matthew Schwabe.

 

Six years after filing their class action lawsuit, the Red Barn Market agreed to pay $750,000 to the women.

 

 

 

https://cheknews.ca/...m-case-1295247/

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 16 December 2025 - 07:12 PM.

[Victoria Watcher]

[lanforod]

People are focusing less on the grocery store itself, and more on the products, where available. If given a choice between two widgets, one made in Canada and one made in America, with similar pricing, the Canadian one is getting picked. Sometimes the Canadian one gets picked even if its a bit more expensive.

Previously, it wouldn't have been very clear unless you're looking which is which, now stores are labeling for that. 

[Victoria Watcher]

Manitoba government aims to target 'differential pricing' for grocers in new year

 

Premier Wab Kinew made affordability a key part of his party's 2023 election campaign

 

https://www.cbc.ca/n...icing-9.7024844

 

 

 

 

 

The Manitoba government is looking at cracking down on so-called "differential pricing" on groceries and implementing further controls on milk as part of its ongoing attempts to contain the rising cost of living.

 

Differential pricing refers to a practice where people can be charged different prices for the same grocery product from the same store.

 

[...]

 

Kinew didn't provide local examples.

 

[...]

 

The Retail Council of Canada, which represents major grocers and others, said its members apply standard pricing.

 

"While prices can vary based on membership programs or the quantities purchased, they are consistently available to all customers at the same time," John Graham, the council's regional director for the Prairies, wrote in an email.

 

Premier mulls milk control

 

Manitoba's government is also looking at expanding its control over the price of milk, although Kinew didn't provide details.

 

Currently, the province sets a wholesale price for milk and a maximum retail price. But the maximum retail price only applies to one-litre containers.

 

 

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 23 December 2025 - 02:31 AM.

[Mike K.]

Probably the most meaningful thing governments could do is restrict price variability by size. It’s outrageous, that if you are a single person or a small family, that you have to pay $5.99 for six items package, but 12 that you won’t eat before expiry is $7.99. For example, four litres of milk at my locals is $4.99, and four is 6.99.

[Matt R.]

Milk is probably already being sold at a loss at these stores. What’s the fixation with milk anyway? It’s not an essential item.

[Victoria Watcher]

What’s the fixation with milk anyway? It’s not an essential item.

 

I agree!

 

It's a ****ing strange liquid for us to be consuming!

 

Diet Coke is more natural.

 

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 23 December 2025 - 11:24 AM.

[Mike K.]

Diet Coke is a better example.

$3.49 for a 500ml bottle, $3.99 for a 2L bottle.

[Victoria Watcher]

A beloved hidden gem in Vic West has expanded into the Bay Centre with a colourful new specialty market for those who are looking for last-minute gifts ahead of the holidays.

On Sunday, Dec. 21, the bottom floor of what used to be The Bay was packed with shoppers during the grand opening of Sabayon’s, a specialty market from the owners Vic West’s Market Garden.

The vibrant, labyrinth-like store is home to specialty local food products, imports, non-alcoholic beverages, desserts and candies, as well as other eclectic gifts that are familiar to Market Garden fans.

Read more at: https://vicnews.com/...-victoria-mall/

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 23 December 2025 - 11:34 AM.

[Matt R.]

^^

Probably 45 cents at Daniel’s Market.

Edited by Matt R., 23 December 2025 - 11:34 AM.

[Victoria Watcher]

Dollarama cans of Pepsi are 63 cents. Not sure if that includes deposit. 355ml.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 23 December 2025 - 11:44 AM.