UPDATE 1-Loblaw-Shoppers deal approved by Canada's Competition Bureau
March 21, 2014 at 10:46 AM EDT
TORONTO, March 21 (Reuters) - Loblaw Cos Ltd, Canada's largest grocer, said on Friday Canada's competition watchdog has approved its C$12.4 billion ($11 billion) acquisition of Shoppers Drug Mart Corp, the country's biggest pharmacy chain.