Rising coffee prices are putting a fresh grind on your local café – National

Rising coffee prices are putting a fresh grind on your local café – National

Ottawa’s Han Langenbahn has a daily ritual of checking the weather forecast in Brazil. The master roaster at Happy Goat Coffee Co., a chain of cafés in the nation’s capital, says it’s a hectic time for the industry. Bouts of severe drought in Brazil and Vietnam are among a handful of factors driving up global … Read more

Costco’s Kirkland brand yogurt is being recalled. What to know – National

Costco’s Kirkland brand yogurt is being recalled. What to know – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Danone Canada is recalling a brand of yogurt sold at Costco warehouses this month, the company said in a press release. The recall relates to Kirkland Signature Probiotic Yogurt (Costco Item 1264134), which was sold at Costco between Sept. 3 and Sept. 19, the company said. The affected … Read more

Cineplex slapped with record $38.9M fine over online booking fee

Cineplex slapped with record .9M fine over online booking fee

Cineplex Inc. says it will appeal a record $38.9 million fine for deceptive marketing practices imposed by the Competition Tribunal. The fine was embedded in a decision the tribunal issued late Monday that saw it side with the Competition Bureau in a case stretching back to May 2023. That was when the watchdog accused Cineplex … Read more

Something’s fishy: 1 in 5 seafood products are mislabelled, study finds

Something’s fishy: 1 in 5 seafood products are mislabelled, study finds

One of every five pieces of seafood bought from a Calgary restaurant or grocer was mislabelled at best or an entirely different species than what was claimed on the packaging, a new study published Monday finds. The latest study in what’s been a long-identified trend across Canada has major implications for consumers’ health and wallets, … Read more

U.S. moves to ban Chinese software, hardware from all vehicles in America – National

U.S. moves to ban Chinese software, hardware from all vehicles in America – National

The U.S. government is proposing a ban on key Chinese software and hardware in connected vehicles on American roads due to national security concerns, the White House announced Monday. The move marks the latest crackdown on China’s automotive industry by the Biden administration and would effectively bar all Chinese cars from entering the U.S. market. It … Read more

Why non-alcoholic beer is gaining steam at Oktoberfest: ‘Nobody will judge you’ – National

Why non-alcoholic beer is gaining steam at Oktoberfest: ‘Nobody will judge you’ – National

The head brewmaster for Weihenstephan, the world’s oldest brewery, has a secret: He really likes alcohol-free beer. Even though he’s quick to say he obviously enjoys real beer more, Tobias Zollo says he savors alcohol-free beer when he’s working or eating lunch. It has the same taste but fewer calories than a soft drink, he … Read more

Via Rail CEO to testify on 10-hour delay where passengers felt ‘in prison’

Via Rail CEO to testify on 10-hour delay where passengers felt ‘in prison’

The chief executive officer of Via Rail is set to testify before MPs on Thursday about a train trip in August that saw passengers stranded onboard for about 10 hours in the “middle of nowhere” in Quebec following two breakdowns. The House of Commons transportation committee has scheduled a meeting to hear from president and … Read more

Tattoo inks recalled in Canada over contamination concerns – National

Tattoo inks recalled in Canada over contamination concerns – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Health Canada is warning about a recall of some tattoo inks that may pose a risk of skin infection. Two types of water-based tattoo pigments by the brand Bloodline were recalled on Wednesday, namely All Purpose Black and Carolina Blue, due to “potential microbial contamination.” “The recalled … Read more

Americans can now renew passports online. Canadians are still waiting – National

Americans can now renew passports online. Canadians are still waiting – National

Americans can now renew their passports online, the U.S. government announced Wednesday — a service Canadians are still waiting for more than a year after it was promised. The U.S. State Department said its online renewal system is now fully operational, after successfully testing it in pilot programs this summer. It will be available to … Read more