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We shopped for Christmas dinner at 5 Montreal grocery stores & the price difference is wild

With Christmas dinner just days away (and grocery prices set to rise in Quebec in January), we wanted to see how much the same holiday staples cost across Montreal's biggest grocery chains. From turkey and potatoes to butter and yule log, we checked prices at IGA, Metro, Super C, Provigo, and Maxi.

We tried our best to match brand quality and package sizes, but when sizes varied significantly, we compared unit prices to keep things fair. And since many stores have holiday sales running right now, we've included both sale and regular prices — because let's be honest, most of us are shopping for sales anyway.

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Quebec groceries are about to get more expensive & these items are getting hit hardest

If you thought your grocery bill was finally going to go down in 2026, you might want to brace yourself. The numbers coming out of this year's food price report aren't exactly comforting.

Along with the rising cost of living, Quebecers are going to have to deal with another notable increase in food costs next year, even though general inflation seems to be calming down. That's according to Canada's Food Price Report 2026 from Dalhousie University, released Thursday morning.

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Bell Centre beer prices went up again — Here's how much Habs fans are paying this season

Whether you're celebrating a Habs win or trying to get through a tough loss, grabbing a beer at the Bell Centre is almost as much a tradition as chanting "Olé Olé Olé." But if you've been to a game lately, you might've noticed that the price of that cold one is a little more than it used to be.

We dropped by the Canadiens' home opener this week and checked every concession board to see how much drinks are running fans in 2025. When compared to the prices logged during a visit to the Bell Centre in October 2024, nearly every drink category has gone up. And beer drinkers, once again, are feeling it the most.

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Most Quebecers are still boycotting American goods but another country's brands are winning

Months after the start of the Canada–U.S. trade war, Quebecers are still steering clear of American products, but that shift is also changing where their money goes.

A new survey from the Conseil québécois du commerce de détail (CQCD) found that 85% of Quebecers still avoid American-made products, while 87% now seek out local or Canadian brands. The web survey, conducted by ORAMA Marketing between August 4 and 15, 2025, polled 1,013 Quebecers aged 18 and older and was weighted by region, gender, age, and household size.

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We compared fruit & veggie prices at different Montreal stores & the difference is wild

With grocery prices still running high across Quebec, even the basics like fruits and vegetables can make a noticeable dent at the checkout. Meat often gets most of the attention for sticker shock, but your weekly haul of bananas, apples, carrots, lettuce, and tomatoes isn't always as cheap as it looks.

To find out where Montreal shoppers are actually getting the best deals, we priced out five everyday produce staples at six major chains: IGA, Metro, Super C, Provigo, Maxi, and Walmart.

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This Quebec grocery chain beat IGA, Metro & Provigo in a new in-store experience ranking

Grocery shopping in Quebec can be a very different experience depending on where you go — some stores make it easy and enjoyable, while others leave you frustrated before you even hit the checkout. Now, a major new study has revealed which grocery chains are actually getting it right.

The 2025 WOW Study by Leger surveyed over 16,000 Quebecers and had each retailer evaluated by around 400 recent visitors. Shoppers rated their in-store experiences based on everything from product quality and pricing to staff service, cleanliness, and layout.

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Grocery prices in Quebec are chaotic AF — Here's how they compare to other provinces

If you feel like you're spending more at grocery stores in Quebec lately, you're definitely not alone. The cost of living has been climbing, and food prices are a major part of that.

But how do grocery prices in Quebec actually stack up against the rest of Canada?

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