As COVID-19 numbers rise in parts of northern Ontario, the federal government has approved the province’s request to again enlist the military to help distribute vaccines in remote communities there.A member of the Canadian Rangers, right, is pictured in Kashechewan First Nation earlier this year in northern Ontario. On Saturday, the federal government approved Ontario’s…
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In its latest attempts to shut down the sleek CAFE coffee shops that double as illicit pot dispensaries, the City of Toronto is resorting to the courts, where it’s heaped charges on the landlords. One of them says it’s a mess and he’s caught in the crossfire.The landlord of CAFE’s flagship location at 66 Fort…
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Dole recalls bagged salads from 10 states because of positive listeria test
by Sue JonesDole Fresh Vegetables Inc. is recalling garden salads because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. This recall is being issued because of a sample of garden salad which yielded a positive result for Listeria monocytogenes in a random sample test conducted by the Department of Agriculture in Georgia, according to the company’s recall notice posted by…
As a certified indoor cycling instructor of nearly five years, I can say with confidence that searching far and wide for the best indoor cycling shoes is worth the effort. So if the thought of adding another thing to your growing pile of workout gear seems extraneous, remember: Proper footwear is a game changer for…
If you’re one of the many people who now qualify for a COVID-19 booster shot, you’ve probably got some questions about what to expect after you get the third vaccine dose. Thankfully, the most common side effects after a booster shot appear to be very similar to the side effects seen after other doses of…
A central Alberta city has taken another step to secure warming shelters for vulnerable individuals living in tents in an open field, but its mayor says they need some help.Up to 60 people have been sleeping in a homeless camp in Wetaskiwin, southeast of Edmonton, since August after the city closed its only overnight shelter. (Jason…
RCMP on P.E.I. are investigating after a body was found in a heavily wooded area of Lennox Island Friday afternoon.Police wrapped up the initial ground search for Jamie Sark on Aug. 27, but RCMP and members of Lennox Island First Nation have continued to scour the island for clues to his whereabouts. ( Shane Hennessey/CBC)RCMP…
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Human trafficking charges laid after N.B. girl rescued in N.S. hotel parking lot
by Sue JonesPolice say the girl, 16, called 911 and said she didn’t know where she was.The glow of a police cruiser’s lights is seen in this file photo. Police in Bridgewater, N.S., say a 16-year-old girl is safe after calling 911 on Tuesday and reporting she didn’t know where she was. (Gian-Paolo Mendoza/CBC)Warning: This story contains…
A Nova Scotia veteran who travelled to Halifax to mark Remembrance Day had his medals stolen out of his hotel room. Michael Deutsch stands with his sons Adam, right, and Zack. (Submitted by Adam Deutsch )A Nova Scotia veteran who travelled to Halifax to mark Remembrance Day had his medals stolen out of his hotel room. …
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One meat-related Salmonella outbreak over; CDC continues to investigate another
by Sue JonesThe CDC has been tracking two salmonella outbreaks related to meat products. One has been declared over and the other is ongoing. The ongoing outbreak linked to Citterio brand “Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks” sold by Trader Joe’s and other grocers has had an additional person added to the patient list, bringing the total to 21.…