Alexandra Overvelde
aovervelde.bsky.social
Alexandra Overvelde
@aovervelde.bsky.social
PhD candidate in Geography
Aspiring academic interested in equity, labour, health, and food systems
https://grocerhpstudy.ca/
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I am very excited to announce the launch of the survey portion of my dissertation. I am hoping to collect meaningful data on the experiences of Ontario's grocery store workers. If you are interested in participating: queensu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
#supermarket #grocery #research #Ontario
I am very excited to announce the launch of the survey portion of my dissertation. I am hoping to collect meaningful data on the experiences of Ontario's grocery store workers. If you are interested in participating: queensu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
#supermarket #grocery #research #Ontario
October 28, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Reposted by Alexandra Overvelde
How ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ reveals the magic of cult cinema
How ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ reveals the magic of cult cinema
‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ owes its cult success to independent repertory cinemas and their audiences.
theconversation.com
October 27, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Reposted by Alexandra Overvelde
Canada’s grocery code of conduct is finally gaining traction — and shoppers could see new products as a result.

Early registrations to Canada’s new grocery code of conduct are a promising sign and the code is expected to be fully up by early next year.
Canada’s grocery code of conduct is finally gaining traction — and shoppers could see new products as a result
Early registrations to Canada’s new grocery code of conduct are a promising sign and the code is expected to be fully up and running by early next year.
www.thestar.com
July 8, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Reposted by Alexandra Overvelde
Subsidized social housing promotes economic well-being for Canadian renters, new study finds
Subsidized social housing promotes economic well-being for Canadian renters, new study finds
New research looks at what types of assistance contribute the most to the economic well-being of Canadian renters.
theconversation.com
June 2, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Reposted by Alexandra Overvelde
Workers at a Toronto Fresh Co. location are among the newest members of UFCW 175 after saying "YES!" to joining Canada's leading union.

More here: l.ufcw.ca/freshco-work...
May 5, 2025 at 6:33 PM