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A Look at the 2019 Canada Food Guide
The 2019 Canada Food Guide is the most health evidence based Guide to date, with a comprehensive and inclusive approach to food selection. The diversity of food options, including offerings for vegetarian and vegan diets, with decreased emphasis on meat, eggs and dairy products, provides more information for Canadians towards making healthy food choices. The…
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Karma’s One Of A Kind Market
Saturday, November 9 and Saturday, December 7, 11 am to 3 pm. Shop for member made gifts. Would you like to sell your handmade one of a kinds and eco-wares? If interested, please contact: events@karmacoop.org. Hosted by the Social Events Committee.
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Fall Plant and Seed Exchange with Old-fashioned Cider
Saturday, October 5, 11 am to 3 pm. FREE! Join in the exchange of all kinds of perennials, seeds, bulbs, indoor plants and gardening tips. You are not required to bring to take. Enjoy making and tasting old fashioned cider! Bring your windfall apples. Hosted by the Social Events Committee. For Info Contact: events@karmacoop.org …
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DIY Halloween Makeup ! Friday October 4, 7-830pm
Commercial face paints are made almost entirely of petroleum ingredients. In this hands on workshop, we’ll make safe and sparkly face paints using mineral coloured micas and hand made zinc cream. You’ll take home a set of Halloween face paints that you won’t be worried to use on yourself or children. Friday, October…
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Easy Lentil Walnut Dip
Summer may be winding down, but the days are still long, the sun has been gracing us with warmth well past sunset, and the neighbourhood is buzzing with activity, from park picnics to street festivals to spontaneous porch conversations. During this time of abundant energy, I find it’s nice to find quiet moments between activity…
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Butternut Squash and Shiitake Mushroom Soup
I learned to cook after I moved away from home. Because my dad stayed home when I was born so my mom could go back to work, he was the one who cooked in our household, and this was unusual in the 70s when I was born. Surprisingly, it seems to still not be that…
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From the GM—September 2019
After a successful and busy summer, it’s time to get back to work! Summer is our slowest time at the store but I’m happy to report that sales were up this summer over last.???? We’re welcoming more new folks to our wonderful store and are continuing to lead the way in terms of our package-free…
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Member Appreciation Day – Saturday, Sept 7 11am-3pm
Celebrate how much you are appreciated. You are the reason for Karma. Refreshments provided. Bring your own cups for a taste. More to come… FREE! Brought to you by the Social Events Committee
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DIY Hand Sanitizer – Tues, Sept 10 7-830pm
Nowadays, every school child, parent and health care worker is encouraged to use waterless hand sanitizer without regard to its effectiveness or safety. Antimicrobial chemicals, such as the soon-to-be-banned triclosan, are associated with various health issues and may actually be ineffective at combatting the viruses…
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Report from the board
Greetings Karma Owners! It was exactly a year ago this month that I first discovered a hidden gem, our amazing little food store. I came to Karma initially, after watching videos by YouTuber, Fully Raw Kristina, on my quest to test out a raw vegan diet (diet result, #fail). In one video, Kristina takes a…