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The impending Canadian rail workers’ strike has already started affecting fertilizer shipments, Fertilizer Canada said in a statement Tuesday. On Friday, Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. warned they will lock out employees on Aug. 22 unless they can reach deals with the unions, lending new …
Read More »Plant-based milk recall: 3rd person dies as Listeriosis cases rise to 20
By Nicole Ireland The Canadian Press Posted August 12, 2024 4:58 pm Updated August 13, 2024 9:04 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A third person from Ontario has died in a Listeria outbreak connected to Great Value and Silk plant-based milks, the province’s …
Read More »Frozen shredded coconut recalled in Canada over salmonella risk
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A frozen coconut product is being recalled in three Canadian provinces over concerns about salmonella contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued the recall on Thursday for Hải Yen Ocean Swallow brand’s frozen shredded young coconut. One lot is being pulled from …
Read More »‘It’s not right’: Flood victim deals with insurance frustration after July storm in Toronto
Rebecca Benson of Mississauga, Ont., couldn’t stop the water flowing into her basement in July and the memories of what happened a decade earlier came flooding back fast. “Oh my god, I can’t do this again,” Benson said, recalling her thoughts when the heavy rains caused a backup in her …
Read More »Fares could rise after Calgary hailstorm damages planes, forces airlines to cancel flights: experts
Experts say airfares may go up in the immediate aftermath of a hailstorm that tore through Calgary on Monday evening, damaging planes at WestJet and Flair Airlines and upending travel plans for thousands of passengers. Hailstones as big as golf balls pummelled the airport tarmac, forcing both airlines to ground …
Read More »‘I was horrified’: Kia owner says she was dismissed over oil consumption issue. Now she needs a new engine
A Kia car owner says she was left at the side of the road by the South Korean automaker — until Consumer Matters got involved. Jill St. Marie says her vehicle consumes excessive amounts of oil and says the Kia dealership where she purchased her vehicle has informed her she …
Read More »Alberta aesthetics clinic calls for regulatory body after reprimand by Health Canada
A Sherwood Park aesthetics clinic is under fire for performing unauthorized cosmetic procedures treatments to its clients, however the owner said it’s an honest mistake. Last week, Health Canada issued an advisory saying treatments were being provided by someone posing as a medical practitioner without the necessary qualifications at MedSkin …
Read More »Tenant doesn’t pay $41,000 in rent for Toronto condo but owner can’t evict her yet
Narinder Singh of Brampton, Ont., says he and his wife bought their condo apartment in Etobicoke as an investment for retirement. “We worked for decades to save, penny by penny, for our old age,” said Singh, who runs a drycleaning business inside a Brampton supermarket. But since 2020, Singh says …
Read More »How Saskatchewan’s rental housing shortage is affecting students
Saskatchewan is facing a housing supply issue, with some experts saying if no new homes are added to the market, supply will run out in one and a half months. This issue is affecting everyone, including students. “For the university crowd and the Sask Polytech crowd that are coming back …
Read More »How extreme heat could lead to flight delays, cancellations for travellers – National
The summer is about halfway over, but as extreme temperatures continue to stifle many air travellers, it could also create an impact for those hoping to travel for a vacation away from home with airline industry experts saying such heat may lead to delays or even cancellations. Just as the …
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