The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has received more than 750 reports across all Canadian provinces of people receiving unsolicited packages containing unknown seeds. According to a statement on Thursday, CFIA has found that the packages are postmarked as being… »
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Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil steps down from office
After celebrating his 17th year in elected office yesterday, Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil announced Thursday that he is stepping down and leaving public office. McNeil was originally elected in 2003 as a member of legislative assembly for Annapolis, a… »
Quebec lifts ban on festivals
After Quebec increased the maximum amount of people that can gather indoors and outdoors from 50 to 250 people on Monday, the province has lifted their ban on festivals and events. According to an announcement from Quebec’s Tourism Minister Caroline… »
Health Canada recalls hand sanitizers containing unacceptable ingredients
Health Canada has issued a recall on over 50 hand sanitizer products that may pose a health risk. Products that contain ethanol and denaturants are not acceptable for use in hand sanitizers in Canada, according to a recall alert from… »
Ontario Hockey League 2020-2021 season to start in December
The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) is planning to start its 2020-2021 season on Dec. 1 to ensure that its players, staff, fans and community are able to play and attend games safely. “We are looking forward to getting back to… »
New obesity guidelines based in treating root causes instead of weight loss
New guidelines for treating obesity in Canada are centered around identifying personal drivers of obesity, setting realistic goals, and maintaining healthy behaviours over the long term. The Canadian Adult Obesity Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) were developed by Obesity Canada and… »
Canadian government enters agreement to procure COVID-19 vaccines
The Canadian government has entered agreements with Pfizer and Moderna to secure millions of doses of COVID-19 vaccine candidates, according to the Minister of Public Services and Procurement Anita Anand. Pfizer will supply its BNT162 mRNA-based vaccine candidate, and Moderna… »
Renovations coming to Summerside facilities ahead of 2023 Canada Winter Games
Ahead of the 2023 Canada Winter Games, two sports facilities in the host city of Summerside, Prince Edward Island, are going to get upgraded and renovated, and one new facility will be built. According to an announcement on Tuesday from… »
New safety measures for schools in Alberta now mandate masks
The Alberta government is now mandating masks for students in Grades four to 12 and all school staff when school starts in September as part of a number of new school safety measures to combat the spread of COVID-19. According… »
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Canadian singer Michael Bublé recognized by British Columbia’s highest honour
The Canadian singer Michael Bublé is among a group of 13 people being recognized by one of British Columbia’s highest honours. British Columbia’s Lieutenant Governor Janet Austin, the chancellor of the order, announced Monday that Bublé, who was born in… »
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