The Centers for Disease Control announced Friday that two people have died and 28 more people have been hospitalized in a salmonella outbreak in cantaloupes across 32 states. The Food and Drug Administration advises consumers, businesses, and restaurants to check the cantaloupes they have to see if they have been recalled or affected. If someone …
Amazon has voluntarily pulled seven eye drop brands off their shelves in response to a warning letter issued by the Food & Drug Administration over potential safety concerns. The eye drops, marketed as a homeopathic treatment for pink eye, dry eyes, cataracts, irritation as a result of dust or other allergens are considered “new drugs” …
Millions of Baby Shark bath toys recalled for injuring children Zuru Toys is recalling 7.5 million Baby Shark bath toys after reports of children being injured by a hard plastic piece on the toys. Ariana Triggs, USA TODAY IKEA is recalling more than 25,000 mirrors sold in the U.S. and Canada because theY could fall …
Kelly Singh Advocates for Fourplex Housing in Mississauga Amid Housing Crisis Kelly Singh, a 32-year-old resident of Mississauga, expresses concern about the changing landscape of her community due to Canada’s housing crisis. As housing prices in the Greater Toronto Area continue to rise, Singh has observed her friends and neighbors, who grew up in Mississauga, …
The rise of movie streaming swiftly eliminated brick-and-mortar video stores. Major retailers like Nordstrom and Bed, Bath & Beyond have also been impacted by the popularity of e-commerce and online shopping. However, Netflix, a streaming giant worth billions, wants to try its luck in physical stores where others have failed. According to a report from …
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 17, 2023 3:35 pm Decrease article font size Increase article font size The head of BlackBerry Ltd. is hoping for a June timing on the initial public offering planned for its Internet of Things (IoT) business. The forthcoming IPO will split BlackBerry into two business units, separating its …
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has announced that she is instructing the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) to take steps to increase access to no- and low-cost bank accounts for Canadians. This is part of a larger plan aimed at addressing the ongoing cost of living crisis. “Charges can accumulate when it comes to online …
According to a new survey from Deloitte Canada, fears of a recession and pressure from inflation are leading Canadians to tighten their purse strings this holiday season. The survey reveals that the average amount Canadians plan to spend on holiday expenses has reached a five-year low of $1,347, a decrease of 11% from last year’s …
Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne Urges Canadian Grocers for Transparency in Stabilizing Prices Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne is encouraging Canadian grocers to be more open about their plans to stabilize prices. In early October, Champagne announced that major Canadian grocers, including Loblaw, Metro, Empire, Walmart, and Costco, had submitted initial plans to the federal government on …
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 17, 2023 7:22 am Decrease article font size Increase article font size Statistics Canada is set to release its September inflation reading Tuesday morning. Progress on getting inflation down has stalled in recent months as underlying price pressures remain broad in the economy. Canada’s inflation rate accelerated for …