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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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This Quebec grocery store is offering $24 of produce for just $8 — here’s how to get it

Food prices in Canada are continuing to soar, with many residents looking for ways to save on their grocery bills. While there's no online app to bring down the cost of living in Canada, there is one that can score you cheaper fruits and vegetables on your next grocery run.

For Quebecers looking to save money on fresh produce, the Too Good To Go app has partnered with Metro grocery stores to help local shoppers save a bit more on their food bill all while reducing food waste.

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A Popular Asian Grocery Store Opened Its First Montreal Location

Montreal is home to countless specialty grocery stores that offer some must-try dishes and products you won't be able to find at just any grocery store in Montreal.

Well, among the many must-try spots to shop at, a new store called Btrust Supermarket is joining the roster of Asian grocery stores in Montreal. The Asian supermarket chain originated in Ontario, with locations in both Toronto and Mississauga.

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9 Food Items Have Been Recalled Across Quebec — Check Your Groceries

The Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation (MAPAQ) has recalled several food items sold in grocery stores across Quebec that could pose serious health and safety risks to Quebec consumers.

The grocery items are being recalled for reasons including undeclared ingredients, microbial contamination and the presence of extraneous materials such as metal.

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​I Tried Cheap Instant Noodles From Canadian Grocery Stores & 1 Brand Makes The Best Budget Meal

In a foodie world where convenience often wins over fancy dining, instant noodles have become a lifeline for many, especially with the rising cost of groceries.

Instant ramen is notorious for being a no-fuss, budget-friendly choice for when you're after a quick and filling meal. From dorm room dinners to late-night cravings, there's no denying that these trusty pantry staples have been our go-to for it all. But with grocery store shelves packed with countless instant noodle options, how do you separate the good ones from the soggy and stale disappointments?

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I Tried 9 Frozen Pizzas From Quebec Grocery Stores & Ranked Them From Worst To Best

The views expressed in this Opinion article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Narcity Media.

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This Hidden Montreal Grocery Store Has Sweet Deals, Costco-Like Sizes & A Huge Cheese Section

Aubut might just be Montreal's best grocery store.

Though it's easily overlooked. Its single Montreal location sits tucked between CN tracks and rue Saint-Ambroise in one of the last underdeveloped pockets of gentrifying Saint-Henri. The area's towering heritage industrial towers literally overshadow the squat warehouse. And it's uninviting; pedestrians have to brave a walk through a sidewalkless parking lot past loading docks and windowless brick walls just to get to the nondescript entrance.

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Mini Jars Of Boustan Garlic Sauce Are Available At Quebec Grocery Stores

Montrealers' dreams have officially been answered! You can now get Boustan garlic sauce at one of the most popular grocery store chains in Quebec.

For only $5.99, you can snag yourself six mini jars of Boustan garlic sauces at IGA. That means you can keep this essential item on you at all times — in your bag, in your jacket pocket, in your fanny pack, in your lunch box... Anywhere really.

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