Front-of-Package Nutrition Labels: Dalhousie’s Agri-Food Analytics Lab reports that since Health Canada’s “high in” symbols rolled out this year, 51.3% of grocery shoppers say they’ve avoided products with the warnings, and 50% have switched to alternatives—though 58% won’t pay more for the same category without a warning. Trade War Hits Canadian Goods: The U.S. ban on nearly $1B of Canadian imports took effect, targeting alcohol, dairy and some motorcycles; coverage also notes enforcement at the border and exemptions that may soften the immediate impact for some products. Alcohol Loophole Watch: Crown Royal isn’t broadly banned, but the fine print matters, leaving consumers and retailers sorting what’s actually affected. Grocery Worker Safety: Pattison Food Group’s Jamie Nelson argues frontline grocery staff shouldn’t have to absorb violence, after a serious Save-On-Foods assault in Victoria. Health Costs Climb: GreenShield says drug insurance claims are rising fast, especially for GLP-1 and ADHD meds, with GLP-1 costs surging in 2025. Tech & Consumer AI: Apple paused a plan to cut about 5,000 AppleCare jobs as AI routing expands, while Meta’s Muse raises privacy concerns. Collectibles & Retail Buzz: A rare Irving Velco petroliana auction heads online Oct. 18, and Drake’s new fragrance line lands at Sephora Canada Oct. 1.