Loblaw Companies Limited says it's same store retail food sales in the second quarter were up 2 point 2 per cent from the year before.
The company says it continued to deliver efficiencies in food retail on that quarter.
Loblaws' overall second quarter profit came in at 185 million dollars.
However, the company says it's going to close 52 unprofitable stores over the next year.
Loblaw says those stores facing closure will be across the range of its banners and formats.
On this week's episode of Beyond the Headlines, Josh Boyce talks with Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.
Sarnia Fire Rescue is reminding residents to be aware of bylaws if they plan to set off fireworks over the long weekend.
The Detroit Tigers beat the Toronto Blue Jays, while the Pistons are headed to Game 7
Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley says local residents, including himself, are growing increasingly frustrated by high gas prices locally.
The City of Sarnia is opening up its compost site for the long weekend to give local gardeners a jump start on their growing seasons.
McDonald's Owner/Operator Colleen Buckley has extended a heartfelt thanks to volunteers who helped accomplished the goal.
