Millions of tonnes of edible food are being thrown away, a problem some organizations are trying to prevent through programs aimed at reclaiming food and giving it to Canadians at a lower cost.
Areas of the city that have vacancies over 15 per cent include Strathcona at 27 per cent, Hastings Crossing at 22 per cent, Point Grey Village, and Dunbar Village at 17 per cent, as well as Chinatown at 16 per cent.
Since COVID-19 upended the hospitality industry, grocerants have also become a lifeline for small, independent restaurateurs squeezed by pandemic restrictions.
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