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Ask Reece
Dear Reece, I noticed in your last column, you mentioned that exercise doesn’t affect weight. Really? Sincerely, Freely Admiring my Tubbyness Dear FAT, I could just say “yup” (Carneiro 2016)! But instead I’ll say that the more studies I read, the more I think we don’t know very much about weight gain, nutrition, exercise, and…
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Kootenay Co-op in Nelson, BC
Karma is the only food co-operative to which I have ever belonged. Until a few years ago, everything that I knew about co-ops was, therefore, based on Karma’s model. When my friend Lisa and her family moved to Nelson, BC, I was curious about how the co-op she joined there operated. If you have an…
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DIY Brew, March 27
Tuesday, March 27, 7 to 8:30 pm Free! RSVP 416-534-1470 or manager@karmacoop.org Interested in brewing your own beer? Come chat about the how’s and why’s to making your own brew! We’ll discuss everything needed to get you started on your homebrew adventure, including equipment, recipes, and yes, a little sampling! ???? Brewing is easier than…
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Karma’s Book and Yarn Exchange, March 17
Saturday, March 17, 11 am to 3 pm A satisfying way to declutter and make space for previously enjoyed books and yarn. You are not required to bring to take. Hosted by the Social Events Committee events@karmacoop.org
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From the GM—March 2018
Dear Karma Members, It has been a very busy month at the Co-op! We’ve been working hard to bring in some great new products for you with a real focus on reducing plastic and waste. We hope you love the new additions as much as we do. We had a lot of fun researching them…
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Aquabounty’s AquAdvantage Salmon has been approved for sale in Canada
Between April and June of 2017, approximately 4.5 metric tonnes of genetically modified salmon were imported into Canada and most likely sold in Quebec, according to the National Observer. This salmon is not labelled as a genetically modified organism (GMO), nor does it legally have to be. The GMO Atlantic salmon, created by AquaBounty Technologies,…
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Raw Chia Morning Cereal
Raw cereal is a good way to start the day: not heavy like toast or greasy like croissants; not too sweet like doughnuts or muffins. Chia seeds can be a delicious and nutritious component of raw cereal. When I was growing up, chia seeds were known only for growing fuzzy green “hair” on clay heads…
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From the GM—February 2018
Dear Karma Members, We have been busy working with our social media consultant from Enabling City over the past two months to launch Karma’s first social media campaign! The purpose of the campaign is to help get the word out about Karma and to ultimately drive traffic to the store. We’ll need your help to…
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Ask Reece
Dear Reece, I joined Karma Co-op recently as I’m trying to eat more fresh food in the hopes of losing a few pounds. I’ve been stocking up on natural groceries, seeing the dietitian regularly, and watching videos from my dietician about the dangers of eating processed food and eating out. It’s been three months, and…
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Report from the Board of Directors—January 2018
There were a lot of spirited conversations at this past year’s Annual General Meeting. It was my first AGM and what clearly resonated with me is how deeply members love and are dedicated to Karma. There was a lively discussion around Karma’s financials and a presentation by the Co-op’s new auditor, Thomas Kriens, of Kriens-LaRose.…