The Canadian grocery chain confirmed Thursday that it reached an agreement in principle with the STTEUMR union, which represents 550 employees tasked with transportation and distribution duties. This breakthrough follows a grueling stalemate that began on March 30, affecting the flow of fresh produce through one of the company's key regional hubs.

Management and union leadership have scheduled a formal ratification vote for September 24. If the workers approve the terms, the agreement will finalize the renewal of their collective contract, effectively ending one of the longest grocery-sector work stoppages in the region this year.