In B.C., Sobey's entered the province's grocery market in 2006 when it bought all Thrifty's stores, and Thrifty's employees are encouraged to check out the many advantages of being represented by UFCW Canada.

Note: While Sobey's control IGA stores across Canada, here in B.C. IGA stores west of the Kootenays are controlled by the H.Y. Louie corporation.