Category: Lifestyle

Investment Community Conference Call April 8, 2019 at 10:00 AM EST MISSISSAUGA, ON/CNW/ – Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (“Maple Leaf” or the “Company”) (TSX: MFI) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Greenleaf Foods, SPC, today announced plans to construct a US$310 million plant-based protein food processing facility in Shelbyville, Indiana. At approximately 230,000 square feet, it will be the largest facility and investment…

We may all experience a time when someone we love has an accident, injury or disease that takes away their ability to speak for themselves. When that happens, would you or your loved ones know what they wanted for care? On April 16, 2019 it is Advance Care Planning Day. It’s a day for awareness.…

  Stephen Gaetz, CEO and PresidentCanadian Observatory on Homelessness   Melanie Redman, CEO and PresidentA Way Home Canada   This April 1st marked a key turning point in the Canadian response to homelessness with the launch of the Federal Government’s ten-year Reaching Home strategy. With this launch, the Government of Canada revealed more details about the…

CALGARY – The City of Calgary is pleased to announce that due to recent advocacy work and a partnership with Pediatric Emergency Physicians at the Alberta Children’s Hospital, we anticipate changes will be made to the 2020 National Building Code. These changes will address the safety of second storey windows in homes, and protect children…

Parks Canada is excited to announce the official launch of public engagement on the Waterton Lakes National Park 2020 Management Plan. The mountain national parks hold special places in the hearts of Canadians. On January 25th, 2019, Parks Canada officially launched public engagement on the development of management plans for Banff, Jasper, Yoho, Kootenay, Mt.…

Many Canadians continue to have questions about the role that chiropractors play in the healthcare team, and what benefit chiropractic care may have to their health. While you can always find a chiropractor in your community to discuss your specific needs, today we’re busting some commonly shared myths: 1. Once you see a chiropractor you have to…

Amendments to the Environmental Protection Act were introduced today that will allow the Provincial Government to draft regulations to ban the distribution of retail plastic bags. From March 5 to 27, the Provincial Government conducted public consultations to gauge interest in a ban of retail plastic bags and to determine the potential impacts of a…

Abstinence-based treatment is ineffective. We need to invest heavily in harm reduction strategies By Sen. Jane Cordyand Sen. Raymonde Gagné “I wasn’t born to be a drug addict,” said a brave member of the audience at our recent open caucus meeting in the Senate on the Opioid Crisis in Canada. He told us of his…

The new Schwartz Reisman Innovation Centre will turbocharge the next wave of Canadian innovation, advancing how AI, biomedicine and other disruptive technologies can enrich lives Thanks to an historic gift to the University of Toronto from Gerald Schwartz and Heather Reisman, the soon-to-be built Schwartz Reisman Innovation Centre will accelerate innovation in Toronto and Canada by creating the country’s…

Since 1992, the Alberta Emerald Foundation (AEF) has recognized and celebrated our province’s environmental achievements through the Emerald Awards. On March 29, the AEF was joined by sponsor Shell Canada Ltd and a collection of this year’s nominees for the 28th Annual Emerald Awards Finalists Announcement.   “We are the only awards program in Canada…

From Paris and Milan to the Canadian Rockies, Canada Goose Will Open Six New Stores in Fall/Winter 2019 TORONTO /CNW/ – Canada Goose (NYSE: GOOS,TSX: GOOS) today announced plans to open six new stores with two in Europe, one in the United States and three in Canada. Set to open in fall/winter 2019, the new stores highlight the increasing demand both at home and internationally for…

Planning a renovation this summer? Check out the top trends in design, products, and techniques for transforming your home. Kitchens and bathrooms. If you’re looking to make a big change this year, a kitchen or bathroom renovation is the way to go. These two rooms continue to top lists as the most popular remodeling projects, especially…