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WARNING: This article may affect those who have experienced sexual violence or who know someone affected by it. Three criminal cases were thrown out of Manitoba’s courts in 2024 due to excessive delays — and each one involved men accused of sex crimes in the northern part of the province. …
Read More »Some Lay’s Classic Potato Chips recalled in U.S. due to potential milk allergen
Frito-Lay recalled some Lay’s Classic Potato Chips sold in the U.S. and online because they may contain undeclared milk. “Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the recalled product,” the U.S. Food and Drug Administration …
Read More »Millions of Stanley travel mugs recalled due to burn hazard
Stanley is recalling millions of its “switchback” and “trigger action” stainless steel travel mugs sold in the U.S. and Canada because of a potential burn hazard. The company said the mug’s lid threads can shrink when exposed to heat and torque, causing the lid to detach during use. “Consumers should …
Read More »More women with disabilities unhoused due to abuse, violence, data shows
Women with disabilities are more likely to be forced into homelessness because of violence or abuse, according to a new report that looks at housing inequities in Canada. Sixty-three per cent of women with disabilities who experienced homelessness said it was because of violence, compared with 54 per cent of …
Read More »Taylor Farms brand Sweet Kale Chopped Kit recalled due to salmonella risk
Taylor Fresh Canada Foods brand has recalled a sweet kale salad product due to Salmonella risk, Canadian officials say. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) said on Monday that Taylor Farmers Sweet Kale Chopped Kit sold in 340 gram bags are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recall notice …
Read More »Various breads and buns recalled due to pieces of metal: CFIA
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for several brands of bread and buns due to pieces of metal in the products. The affected goods were sold in Ontario, Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador. A total of 37 products were recalled, including from the brands Country Harvest, D’Italiano, …
Read More »Veterans may have paid too much for long-term care for years due to federal error
A misinterpretation of federal rules may have caused tens of thousands of Canadian veterans to be overcharged for long-term care since at least 2005. Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) says it’s investigating — and some lawyers have filed a new class-action lawsuit application — after an analysis by CBC News uncovered a possible …
Read More »Beef tongue products recalled due to Listeria risk
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a food recall warning for certain brands of beef jelly tongue products in Ontario due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products, sold at various retailers, may be labelled inconsistently or sold without labels, and may have been repackaged into small portions. …
Read More »TIFF suspends ‘Russians At War’ screenings due to ‘significant threats’
The Toronto International Film Festival said Thursday it is suspending upcoming screenings of the controversial documentary Russians At War due to “significant threats to festival operations and public safety.” The announcement came a day after TIFF stood by the film, which is helmed by a Russian-Canadian director and received Canadian …
Read More »Popular genres get academic due with musical micro-certificate at U of M – Winnipeg
The University of Manitoba is well-known for its acclaimed music programs for students pursuing the jazz and classical idioms, but after a successful pilot project last year, up-and-coming musicians with an ear for popular music can receive an education at the U of M as well. The university is offering …
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