Tag: Canada

  • AccorHotels to Acquire Three Iconic Hotel Brands – Fairmont, Raffles and Swissôtel

    AccorHotels to Acquire Three Iconic Hotel Brands – Fairmont, Raffles and Swissôtel

    A strategic deal to create a worldwide leader in the luxury segment An unrivalled collection of iconic hotel assets with 155 hotels and resorts, of which 40 are under development Acquisition to provide AccorHotels with robust and global leadership in luxury hotels, a key segment in terms of geographic reach, growth potential and profitability, for…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Holiday Snack Recipe

      By Reena Nerbas Candle Wax on Carpet Dear Reena, Purple candle wax dripped onto my beige synthetic fiber carpet which has a low nap. What should I do? I have scraped off as much of the wax as I can and await your suggestion as to further treatment. Thank you, Irene Dear Irene, What…

  • Time to Write to Santa!

    Time to Write to Santa!

      More than 1.5 million letters expected at Santa’s Post Office TORONTO (Ont.) – Santa took a brief pause from his workshop in the North Pole (in November) to visit patients at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto. While the children were in the midst of writing their letters, Santa took the opportunity to…

  • 2015 Canadian Angus Gold Show Winners

    2015 Canadian Angus Gold Show Winners

    ROCKY VIEW COUNTY, AB – The Canadian Angus Association is pleased to announce the winners of the 2015 National Gold Show Program. The 2015 Black Angus Show Bull of the Year receiving champion aggregate status is PM THUNDERSTRUCK 22’13 owned by Ryan Currie of Bristol, QC, Tanya Belsham of Houston, BC and Peter & Andy…

  • Deadly Prescription Opioid Epidemic Must be Stopped

    Deadly Prescription Opioid Epidemic Must be Stopped

    An estimated 10,000 to 20,000 Canadians have died from opioids since 1995, and an untold number now suffer from addiction By Dr. David Juurlink, Professor and head, Division of Clinical Pharmacology, University of Toronto TORONTO, Ont./ Troy Media/ Dear Minister Jane Philpott, Congratulations on your appointment as minister of Health. As an experienced physician, you bring valuable perspective…

  • Royal Bank of Canada Garden unveiled for RHS Chelsea Flower Show

    Royal Bank of Canada Garden unveiled for RHS Chelsea Flower Show

    Symbolism of water at heart of Hugo Bugg’s garden LONDON – Hugo Bugg’s career as one of Britain’s most celebrated young garden designers has been driven by his desire to create gardens with underlying messages as bold and compelling as his designs. When the Chelsea 2014 Gold Medal-winning designer returns to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Stay Stress-Free this Holiday Season

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Stay Stress-Free this Holiday Season

      Stress piles up around the holidays. What should be a time of peace, joy, and giving can become a time of hurrying, rushing, and worrying. It’s important to find a way to balance holiday stress so you can enjoy the true pleasures of the season. Know your “enemy.” Identify what causes you stress and…

  • #WarmWishes from Tim Hortons

    #WarmWishes from Tim Hortons

    TimCards to be randomly gifted at Tim Hortons Restaurants coast-to-coast in celebration of good deeds PLUS: “The Cup of Good Deeds” video debuts as #WarmWishes campaign continues OAKVILLE, ON /CNW/ – On December 1 and December 2, Tim Hortons restaurant owners across the country will randomly surprise guests with $5 TimCards, and encourage those guests to…

  • Transport Canada suspends Buffalo Airways’ Air Operator Certificate

    Transport Canada suspends Buffalo Airways’ Air Operator Certificate

    December 1, 2015 – Ottawa – Transport Canada Transport Canada suspended Buffalo Airways’ Air Operator Certificate, effective November 30, 2015, which prohibits the company from providing commercial air services. Transport Canada took this serious action in the interest of public safety because of Buffalo Airways’ poor safety record. The department will not allow Buffalo Airways…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Healthy Snack

      By Reena Nerbas Cactus Fertilizer Dear Reena, Can you please send me an old remedy to fertilize a cactus? Betty Dear Betty, Cacti are hardy plants that require low nutrient care. ‘Homemade Cacti Fertilizer’ is as easy as combining 1 tbsp. Epsom salt and one gallon water. Misting plants with a spray bottle rather…

  • 3rd annual GivingTuesday inspires Canadians to give back during the holidays

    3rd annual GivingTuesday inspires Canadians to give back during the holidays

    More than 4,500 charities and businesses across Canada join together on December 1st to kick-off the holiday giving season   TORONTO, Dec. 1, 2015 /CNW/ – Falling on December 1st this year, GivingTuesday is calling on individuals and businesses acrossCanada to celebrate giving back and support the causes and charities that matter to them most.…

  • Ban on Oil Tanker Traffic not Based on Evidence

    Ban on Oil Tanker Traffic not Based on Evidence

    Issuing a moratorium on oil tanker traffic off B.C.’s north coast ignores the evidence on the safety of transporting oil by sea By Kenneth P. Green and Taylor Jackson, The Fraser Institute VANCOUVER, B.C./ Troy Media/ – During the recent election campaign, the new federal government committed to pursuing evidence-based public policy. In the mandate letters delivered…

  • Microwave Food Safety

    Microwave Food Safety

      Microwave ovens heat food unevenly, which means you should take extra precautions when cooking your next meal. Harmful bacteria can only be killed by proper cooking. There are approximately 4 million cases of food poisoning in Canada every year. Many of these could be prevented by following proper food handling and cooking practices. Here…

  • Parks Canada: Photos from Mission Erebus and Terror 2015

    Parks Canada: Photos from Mission Erebus and Terror 2015

      As Mission Erebus and Terror 2015 came to a close at the end of September, Parks Canada released never-before seen photos taken during the expedition. These images showcase the archaeological work at the wreck of HMS Erebus and present, for the first time, a full view of the wreck without the help of radar imagery.…

  • Making the Most of your Charitable Giving

      By Kim Inglis Canadians are a philanthropic bunch.  According to the 2015 BMO Charitable Giving Survey, 80 per cent of Canadians plan to make a charitable donation in the next 12 months, averaging an annual total of $694.  While the percentage of people planning to donate is down ten percentage points from last year,…