BristolUK

Have you not been to Sobeys and Superstore/Loblaws? Or are they not as good outside of Moncton?

Simon Legree

We did actually have M & S here until a few years ago. They were quite popular but got into trouble partly because they tried to circumvent the foreign investment regulations. They had a store in Square One in Mississauga among other places. As for packaged sarnies just like the OP says, you haven't looked. They are everywhere, including gas stations.

Auld Yin

and the concept of pre-packaged sandwiches is virtually non-existent.

I do not know where you live or how long you have been in Canada, but pre-packaged sandwiches have been available here in abundance for many, many years.

englishintruder

I spotted a HMV in Fredericton

BristolUK

Moncton and Montreal too. I took it for granted it was normal. Is it exceptional to see HMV then?

flashman

In the small town where I live you can buy pre-packages sandwiches at the A&P(metro) or custom built ar Mr Sub or Subway.

Steve_P

Not at all HMV stores are quite common in Canada.

17 stores in B.C.
20 stores in Alberta
4 stores in Saskatchewan
4 stores in Manitoba
50 stores in Ontario
24 stores in Quebec
3 stores in New Brunswick
2 stores in Nova Scotia
1 store in Newfoundland

BristolUK

That's what I thought. If there's one in Moncton I'd expect them to be all over.