This story is bananas theglobeandmail.com/opinion/articl…

"If I buy a banana at self-checkout, I have to prove I haven’t stolen it before I can leave?" — Corey Mintz tvo.org/article/loblaw…

"Forcing customers to prove they haven’t stolen something treats us all like suspects. It’s another indication that this company has enough market control it doesn’t need to care how its customers feel." — by Corey Mintz tvo.org/article/loblaw…

So much of what we see as automated is really powered by humans in hidden corners of the world. A student I spoke to in Bulgaria used to watch old people in a US geriatric ward and trip an “AI”alarm if they fell. As Anjli Raval says, this is Chapter 1 of my book Code Dependent.

Why does Larry David hate restaurants? la.eater.com/2024/4/5/24122…

As Curb Your Enthusiasm reaches its series finale this weekend, a look back at the biggest conflicts the fictional Larry David had with restaurants and its workers la.eater.com/2024/4/5/24122… via EaterLA @Eater Corey Mintz #SoCal #LA #LosAngeles #EaterLA #CurbYourEnthusiasm #Curb

Reader contacted me with a disturbing story about their parked car being hit by a food courier. Is this standard policy? Have you had experience dealing with insurance from damage caused by a 3rd party delivery driver?

"Be prepared to face conditions where you’re not treated fairly, equally, like a Canadian. Be prepared to face conditions that dehumanize you." — Gabriel Allahdua's (TNO-THE NEIGHBOURHOOD ORGANIZATION) advice to arriving migrant workers — by Corey Mintz #ontag #cdnpoli tvo.org/article/we-are…

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"It’s easy to understand where the hostility toward Loblaws comes from. Over the past decade, the company has earned a poor reputation through a series of self-inflicted PR fiascos." — Corey Mintz #boycottloblaws tvo.org/article/what-i…

The state of child care in the restaurant industry. My latest for Eater. eater.com/24158223/resta…

"Loblaw has demonstrated over the past year of cost-saving schemes destined to insult shoppers that it doesn’t seem to think it needs to care about public opinion." — Corey Mintz #boycottloblaws tvo.org/article/what-i…

Competition Bureau is investigating supermarket chains' use of property controls to limit grocery competition. That's when you get your landlord (typically a national commercial estate firm) to prevent anyone else from selling groceries on your turf. cbc.ca/news/politics/…

"Your workplace should do as much for you as you do for it." — Corey Mintz tvo.org/article/if-you…

“When I see a need, I fulfil it.” A beautiful little essay by Corey Mintz. Happy Father’s Day. theglobeandmail.com/opinion/articl…

"Coffee chains moving away from their role as third places highlights the enduring value of libraries and their essential function in healthy communities. That’s what makes the library so special: they are there to serve the public." — Corey Mintz tvo.org/article/we-can…

Meet The Skywalkers of Winnipeg theglobeandmail.com/arts/film/arti…

As the frequent bearer of bad news about the restaurant industry, I welcome the opportunity to share a win. And I think three hours of free therapy qualifies as positive, writes Corey Mintz tvo.org/article/opinio…

A new proposal in Quebec aims to curb certain tipping practices. With tipping more ubiquitous than ever, and suggested percentages creeping higher and higher, is this a sign that governments could intervene? Corey Mintz discusses: link.chtbl.com/UYIyzPYC