Tag: Canada

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Potato Chips to Peanut Butter

      By Reena Nerbas Keeping Potato Chips Fresh Dear Reena, I like to purchase large bags of potato chips when they are on sale. Unfortunately because of the diet that I am on, I can only eat a few chips at a time. Do you know any tips for keeping chips fresher, longer? Thanks Earl…

  • Canada Post Christmas Stamps and Announcing the 2016 Stamp Series

    Canada Post Christmas Stamps and Announcing the 2016 Stamp Series

      Christmas stamps feature historic nativity-themed painting and a trio of amusing animal portraits OTTAWA /CNW/ – Canada Post combines whimsical holiday Canadiana with a traditional sacred Christmas image in this year’s holiday stamps offering. These beautifully designed stamps will add a special touch of holiday joy to cards and letters sent across the country and…

  • Order of Canada Investiture Ceremony

    Order of Canada Investiture Ceremony

      Governor General to Invest 45 Recipients into the Order of Canada OTTAWA—His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, presided over an Order of Canada investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall, on Wednesday, November 18, 2015. The Governor General, who is chancellor and Principal Companion of the Order, bestowed the honour on…

  • Tangerine Named One of Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures

    Tangerine Named One of Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures

      TORONTO /CNW/ – Tangerine is proud to announce that it has been named one of Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures of 2015 by Waterstone Human Capital. The annual program, started by the executive recruiting firm 12 years ago, recognizes Canadian organizations for having strong corporate cultures that positively contribute to the bottom line. Tangerine…

  • John Barlow named as Official Opposition Deputy Critic

    John Barlow named as Official Opposition Deputy Critic

      High River, AB – The Hon. Rona Ambrose, Leader of the Official Opposition and Interim Leader of the Conservative Party, announced (Friday) the Official Opposition Shadow Cabinet. With the announcement, John Barlow was named deputy critic for Employment, Workforce and Labour. “I believe the team we have assembled will be the strongest Official Opposition this country has ever seen,” said Ms.…

  • New Poll: Canadians Don’t Know Most Important Factor in Tire Safety

    New Poll: Canadians Don’t Know Most Important Factor in Tire Safety

    As we head into the winter driving season it’s important to have a basic knowledge of tire safety to ensure that you’re prepared when the snow hits hard. According to the Hankook “Get a Grip” Winter Tire Safety Poll, the good news is that the majority of us (64 per cent) do use winter tires.…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Crossing the Addiction Line

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Crossing the Addiction Line

    This is National Addictions Awareness Week Many of us take part in activities that are often associated with addictive or compulsive behaviours – activities such as drinking or gambling. But not all of us are addicted to them. What constitutes addictive behaviour? When do we cross the line? Addictions come in many forms. Street drugs, prescription…

  • Say Cheers to Men’s Health this Movember

    Say Cheers to Men’s Health this Movember

    This month we celebrate Movember when men are challenged to grow a moustache to spark conversation and raise vital funds for prostate cancer, testicular cancer, poor mental health and physical inactivity. While growing a moustache and encouraging donations is an obvious way to support the cause, Movember is also an opportunity to start up a…

  • Why the Trudeau Liberals Won’t Deliver Real Change on the Economy

    The Harper government’s most important, most fundamental fiscal and economic reforms will remain intact By Ian Lee, Assistant Professor, Sprott School of Business, Carleton University OTTAWA, Ont./ Troy Media/ – A clear narrative emerged during Election 2015 and is fast drying into hard concrete: that this election was all about change. Indeed, it seems a remarkable number of…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Pizza

    Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Pizza

      By Reena Nerbas Squirrels Under the Hood Dear Reena, I have squirrels in my carport that are eating the car’s wiring. Can you suggest a remedy (that’s safe for the squirrels)? The one suggestion I’ve gotten is to spray the motor with diluted hot sauce. Monica Dear Monica, Many people have spent thousands of dollars on…

  • John Barlow: Syrian Refugee Crisis

    John Barlow: Syrian Refugee Crisis

      As Canadians, we expect our Government to step up in difficult times to help those who are most vulnerable, those who are most in need and those who are in danger – at home and abroad. Over the past several days, many Foothills residents have called the riding offices, sent in emails or stopped…

  • Canadian Angus Association Introduces Partner of the Year Award Inaugural Award Presented to Hero Certified Burgers

    Canadian Angus Association Introduces Partner of the Year Award Inaugural Award Presented to Hero Certified Burgers

    ROCKY VIEW COUNTY, AB – The Canadian Angus Association is pleased to present the inaugural CAA Partner of the Year Award to Hero Certified Burgers. Hero Certified Burgers is a quick-service restaurant franchise chain that operates in Canada, with locations concentrated in Southern Ontario and Buffalo, New York. The chain was founded in 2003 by…

  • Olympic-Destined Synchronized Swimmers Help Push Canadian Bobsleigh Athletes into World Cup Season

    Olympic-Destined Synchronized Swimmers Help Push Canadian Bobsleigh Athletes into World Cup Season

      CALGARY—Two Canadian synchronized swimmers who have qualified to compete at the 2016 Olympic Summer Games helped give the nation’s top bobsleigh athletes a push into the World Cup season on Wednesday while joining Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton coaches to officially name the national squad before introducing the robust athletes to synchronized swimming. Montreal-based Karine Thomas…

  • Being Prepared for Winter

    Being Prepared for Winter

      Winter weather conditions in Canada can quickly become dangerous, often with little or no warning. Winter storms and excessive cold claim over 100 lives each year in this country – that is more than the combined number of deaths caused by hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, extreme heat and lightning each year. Environment Canada issues a variety…

  • Montreal Begins Controversial Sewage Dump into St. Lawrence River

    Montreal Begins Controversial Sewage Dump into St. Lawrence River

    MONTREAL | BY CHRISTINNE MUSCHI (Reuters) Montreal, Canada’s second-largest city, began dumping untreated sewage into the St. Lawrence River on Wednesday, angering environmentalists with a repair operation that could release as much as 8 billion liters (2.1 billion gallons) of wastewater into a major waterway. The city has said the dump, expected to last up…