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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's favourite grocery stores were revealed and one beat Costco

Everyone has a go-to grocery store, whether it's for the prices, the quality, or just being close to home, but figuring out which one is objectively the best is another story.

A new national ranking tried to answer that question, though it has one major flaw for Quebecers: most of Canada's top-ranked grocery stores don't even operate here.

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How much does a basic grocery trip cost at different Montreal stores? We did the math

Trying to figure out which grocery store in Montreal actually has the lowest prices right now? With grocery costs still hitting hard for a lot of Quebecers, knowing where to get the most for your money really matters.

While spots like Dollarama or Liquidation Marie have become go-to options for budget shoppers, most people still count on the big-name supermarkets for their weekly haul. So we set out to answer a simple question: which major grocery chain offers the best deal on the basics?

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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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Popular foods are being recalled in Quebec including eggs, chocolate & granola bars

Montreal, it's time to check your kitchen cupboards because some popular foods are being recalled for safety concerns.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued multiple food recalls in Quebec, and this time the list includes popular basics like eggs, chocolate, granola bars and more.

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