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From the GM — November 2018
Dear Karma Members, I am happy to announce that Karma recruited an almost entirely new Board of Directors at our AGM last month. We have six new officers and two who are returning. While I wasn’t able to be at the AGM to welcome all the new faces, I am thrilled and impressed with the…
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Report from the Board
It’s that time of year again when we gather for Karma’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) and provide you with an update on the health of our Co-op. There, we’ll review the Board’s activities over the past year, the co-op’s financial status and board member changes. We’ll also take this opportunity to share some exciting news…
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Ask Reece
Dear Reece, Could you provide me with evidence that organic food is healthier than conventional? I am trying to convince a friend, who has apparently seen studies that show there is no difference between organic and pesticide-laden foods. I find this hard to believe. Thanks, Cares About Real Organic Treats Dear CAROT, There are a…
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From the GM—September 2018
Dear Karma Members, It’s September! Another summer has flown by. I was rather shocked and not quite ready to see the pumpkins that Tony Neale delivered two weeks ago. “These can’t be real pumpkins… It’s too early,” I thought. But no, the pumpkins are very real and, presumably, delicious. I say presumably because, despite being…
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From the GM—August 2018
Dear Karma Members, July was an exciting month for Karma in the news! We were recognized by NOW Magazine as being one of the Best Bulk Stores in Toronto , we were featured in a great article about Toronto co-ops by the Toronto Star and we were nominated as Toronto’s Best Organic Food Store and…
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Simple steps to special ordering
Did you know that if you can’t find a product on our store shelves, you can try to “special order” it? This service is available to all members and means you can likely do more of your shopping at Karma. Here are some details to help you get started. What can I special order? Karma…
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From the GM—July 2018
Dear Karma Members, July is plastic-free month, and what better way to celebrate the month than with our new bulk bins! Buying in bulk saves on packaging, limits the consumption of food additives, is cheaper, and encourages reuse. Karma offers a few options to limit plastic consumption: you can bring your own container to fill;…
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What is the most nutritious food?
Which has more nutritional value? Cauliflower or basil? Perch or chia seeds? Almonds or kale? Researchers in South Korea used data-driven analysis to quantify the “nutritional fitness” of about 1,000 raw foods (including frozen and dried foods). Can you guess which one comes out on top? The answer is almonds! They have a nutritional fitness…
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Report from the board—June 2018
Happy spring! Or is it summer? All of the lovely weather has brought many of us out and about and ushers in a flurry of activities as we relish warm, sunshine-filled days. Your Karma Board of Directors is no exception. We recently welcomed three new board members, Kat Biondi, Julie McKernan, and Rebecca Waterhouse into…
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Almond milk and bee health
A Karma member recently approached the Food Issues Committee with a concern about the connection between the almond milk industry and bee decline. Since Karma carries two different brands of almond milk — Blue Diamond, which is conventional, and Pacific Foods, which is organic — it’s worthwhile to consider whether buying one over the other…