Descrease article font size Increase article font size Certain kinds of liquid laundry detergent pods from Procter and Gamble are being recalled in Canada due to concerns over potential damage to child-resistant packaging. The recall by Health Canada impacts various lots of Tide PODS and Gain Flings manufactured in the U.S. and sold north of … Read more
By Nicole Thompson The Canadian Press Posted April 4, 2024 7:41 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canadian airlines say travellers won’t see their flight times affected by Monday’s total solar eclipse, though passengers should protect their eyes during the astronomical event. Air Canada says there won’t be any … Read more
Several medical devices have been recalled by Health Canada, including one the agency warns could potentially cause death in the most vulnerable patients. That device is known as the OmniLab Advanced, and it’s typically used by people with sleep apnea — a condition where those affected stop and restart breathing while asleep. According to the … Read more
More than eight million Canadian users of LifeLabs services have until Saturday to submit a claim under a class-action settlement worth $9.8 million related to a massive cyberattack. The April 6 deadline is for all eligible Canadian residents and LifeLabs customers whose personal information was compromised in the 2019 data breach. Class-action members include any … Read more
As the federal government proposes tying on-time rent payments to credit scores as part of efforts aimed at helping renters break into the housing market, some advocates are cautioning that with high home prices and climbing rent, the measures are only one piece of the puzzle. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Liberal government is pledging $1 billion over the next five years for a national school food program in the upcoming budget, as Canadian families struggle to afford the rising cost of groceries. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland made the announcement in Toronto on Easter Monday, saying … Read more
Liberal Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey is calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to call an “emergency meeting of leaders from across the country” to talk about potential alternatives to the federal carbon price increasing to $80 per tonne. The annual increase took effect on Monday, rising from $65 per tonne. At the pumps, … Read more
As the excitement builds for the upcoming total solar eclipse, warnings about counterfeit and fake eclipse glasses are also popping up. Looking directly at the sun without proper protection can lead to serious problems, such as partial or complete loss of eyesight, the Canadian Space Agency warns. That is why it’s important to get internationally … Read more
A new poll indicates 51 per cent of Canadians support banning the social media app TikTok, after a U.S. bill aiming to do just that passed in the House of Representatives. Canada has ordered its own national security review of TikTok, something the Liberal government revealed following passage of the U.S. bill earlier this month. … Read more
A young Alberta distillery just took home a huge title at the World Whiskies Awards in London, England, beating out submissions from Scotland, Ireland, Japan and the U.S. Anohka Distillery won “World’s Best New Make & Young Spirit” for its “This is Not Whisky” heavily peated single malt spirit. “The competition this year was really … Read more
