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 A Reddit thread questioning the official narrative behind ongoing grocery and pharmacy supply issues has gained traction online, amassing over 1,200 upvotes in under 24 hours.

Posted to r/Canada by a user under the handle MadeMar, the discussion centers on what retail companies are calling a “data harmonization conflict” — a technical explanation cited for phantom shipments, prescription delays, and out-of-sync inventory restocks across several chains.

“I tried to refill a prescription and was told ‘your order is in the system but it looks like the medication is still pending in our system’ What?? How is that a thing?” the post reads.

Commenters expressed skepticism toward official explanations, with some suggesting corporate mismanagement, while others hinted at broader systemic vulnerabilities.

“Everyone’s blaming LogiSync, but it’s weird how ALL these chains use the same platform. That’s a bigger problem than some ghost SKUs,” wrote one user.

The post’s popularity comes amid a week of mounting consumer frustration over spotty availability of critical goods and pharmacy delays. While companies maintain that no breach has occurred and systems remain secure, public sentiment online reflects growing unease.

Retailers have so far avoided direct engagement with the thread, though MapleMart and PharmaNorth have both issued statements reiterating that the issue is “not security-related” and “purely operational.”

Reporting where the public speaks loudest — online and unfiltered. — Jamie Mora

As NorthSky Airlines scrambls to restore its digital systems following a cyberattack, passengers are already airing their grievances across social media—none more bluntly than a TikTok user who summed up the sentiment with a now-viral post:

“Big shoutout to NorthSky and its shitty app for causing me to miss my flight.”

In the 15-second clip, filmed from an airport lounge chair, the creator, @sillysarah —hoodie up, sunglasses on—sarcastically recaps her experience trying to check in through the app before finding herself locked out and left behind.

The video has since racked up over 14,000 likes and hundreds of comments, many from other users sharing similar issues with NorthSky’s mobile app during the outage window.

“Same here. Couldn’t check in, the kiosk didn’t work either. Almost missed mine,” one user replied.
“I had no idea it was even a cyberattack until a friend showed me the news,” said another.

In its most recent statement, NorthSky said it has brought in global cybersecurity firms to assist in its investigation and pledged continued transparency. Still, the lack of public detail about the attack’s scope has left room for online speculation—and anger.

“You can’t just tell people, ‘we’re working on it,’ and then disappear,” one comment on the viral TikTok reads. “It’s 2025. If your app fails, so does your airline.”

Reporting where the public speaks loudest — online and unfiltered. — Jamie Mora

As systems at Verdance Financial began to recover from a crippling ransomware attack that halted back-office payment operations earlier this month, frustration across social media showed no signs of easing.

From missed paycheques and delayed rent to shops unable to pay suppliers, Canadians took to X and Facebook to voice their anger over the multi-day outage — and what many described as “vague” communication from the credit union during the disruption.

“So @Verdance employee payroll is locked up from that cyberattack and now my rent is going to be late,” posted user @leahdubois. “This is so messed up it’s not even funny.”

Another user, @justincarr, whose profile identifies him as a small business owner in Quebec, expressed similar concerns under the hashtag #VerdanceHack.

“When is Verdance going to give us a straight answer on how long this mess will last and when we can get paid?? I can’t keep operating my shop with suppliers on hold and bills piling up.”

On Facebook, users echoed the sentiment.

“Currently in downtown Toronto, and yet another ATM is down because of the Verdance Financial cyberattack,” wrote Paul Martin. “All the disruptions this week have seriously screwed over so many local businesses.”

The attack, which began in early February, stemmed from a phishing breach that allowed attackers to encrypt internal systems. While consumer-facing services such as debit cards and ATM withdrawals remained functional, internal financial systems — including payroll, loan approvals, and wire transfers — were rendered inoperable for several days.

Verdance has since brought in cybersecurity firm Redfield Mandiant to assist with containment and recovery, and committed $20 million toward strengthening its digital security infrastructure. But for many affected users, the damage extended beyond systems — it hit trust.

“The tech might be fixed,” wrote one reply, “but good luck repairing your reputation.”

Reporting where the public speaks loudest — online and unfiltered. — Jamie Mora