Tag: Canada

  • Information Update – Food Safety and Fiddleheads

    Information Update – Food Safety and Fiddleheads

    OTTAWA/CNW/ – Fiddleheads are a green vegetable that grow along the banks of rivers and streams. They are harvested annually, in the spring, and can be bought at farmers’ markets, roadside stands and grocery stores. Fiddleheads can be eaten safely, but can cause food poisoning if they haven’t been properly cleaned, prepared, cooked, or stored.…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Discoloured Avocados

      By Reena Nerbas Discoloured Avocados Dear Reena, I’ve been buying many avocados lately and find some of them are discolored on the inside (even though they are still firm). Are they still safe to eat? I’ve been throwing them out but at the price I’m paying, I’d rather keep them. Thanks. Irmgard Dear Irmgard,…

  • Rob Ford: will Toronto’s former Mayor become a pop star?

    Rob Ford: will Toronto’s former Mayor become a pop star?

      (Toronto) Former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford recently recorded vocals for “Not My Time”— a song in support of the fight against cancer. Joining Ford on this recording are 11 indie singers from Spectra Talent Contest – a multicultural and LGBTA inclusive showcase, and a division of the Rainbow Association of Canadian Artists (RACA). “Two…

  • Marney Delver Featured in Art Gallery in Macleod MP’s Ottawa Office

    May 8, 2015 – Ottawa, Ontario Macleod MP John Barlow has invited artists and photographers from across his riding to submit their work to be included in the Foothills Gallery, an exhibit area in his Ottawa office which features the work of local artisans. As of May 2015, Ms. Marney Delver is the new artist featured…

  • Canadian communities join together for Parachute’s Safe Kids Week

    Canadian communities join together for Parachute’s Safe Kids Week

    Cycling and Road Safety is the life-saving message from May 4-10  TORONTO – Parachute and hundreds of community partners launched Parachute’s Safe Kids Week, May 4-10, an annual national awareness program. Now in its 19th year, Safe Kids Week’s latest life-saving theme is Cycling and Road Safety. Head injuries are the number one cause of…

  • Government of Canada Invests in Research to Tackle Prescription Drug Abuse and Addiction

    Government of Canada Invests in Research to Tackle Prescription Drug Abuse and Addiction

      New cross-Canada research initiative to identify and implement effective treatments for Canadians living with substance misuse, including prescription drug abuse EDMONTON /CNW/ – The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health, today announced the Canadian Research Initiative in Substance Misuse (CRISM), a national research network aimed at improving the health of Canadians living with prescription drug…

  • The Yummy Adventures of Celia and Cedric

    The Yummy Adventures of Celia and Cedric

    These memories stay with the children throughout their lives. VANCOUVER, Canada (PRWEB) – When it comes to building parent-child and grandparent-child connections, two activities are integral: reading books and sharing meals. Lucky for everyone, “The Yummy Adventures of Celia and Cedric,” a first-of-its-kind children’s “read and bake” book series launching May 1, 2015 combines both…

  • Veterans on Horseback Coming to the Foothills

    Veterans on Horseback Coming to the Foothills

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Communities For Veterans Foundation – The Ride Across Canada is operating a horseback ride across Canada with veterans and for veterans. Watch for the riders in Black Diamond this afternoon around 3:00 to 4:00 pm. They will be riding in from the south along Government Road to Black Diamond Town Office. Why are we…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Homemade Room Freshner

      By Reena Nerbas Frayed Shoe Laces Dear Reena, I brought my son’s soccer cleats out of storage and noticed that the shoelaces are frayed. I can’t feed the laces through the holes, and I don’t have time to search for new laces. Any quick fix ideas? Maddy Dear Maddy, There are a couple of…

  • Toronto Rush Pro Ultimate Frisbee Home Opener

    Toronto Rush Pro Ultimate Frisbee Home Opener

      Toronto, ON – The Toronto Rush will be hosting RUSH (the Band) Day on May 9th, 2015 at Varsity Stadium. Game time is 7:00pm, but doors open at 6:00pm and you’ll want to be there early. The crowd is expected to be big, well into the thousands. Of the few thousand people in attendance…

  • Spring and Summer Fun Starts in the Backyard

    Spring and Summer Fun Starts in the Backyard

    No matter what the season, Canadians love being outdoors. While Canadians will brave the elements year round, things are made a lot easier during the spring and summer months. The amount of warm weather activities are endless, however for many Canadians the best memories are of time spent with friends and family at the cottage…

  • Beast Hungry For New Rivals as 2015-2016 Schedule Announced

    Beast Hungry For New Rivals as 2015-2016 Schedule Announced

    Brampton, ON – The Brampton Beast are excited to officially announce their home and away schedule for the upcoming 2015-16 season. With the new divisional alignment, the Beast will play in the ECHL’s North Division of the Eastern Conference, with 30 of their 72 games this season coming against their new division rivals the Toledo…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Considering Contacts?

    Many Canadians opt to wear contact lenses instead of glasses. Contacts offer many benefits: they don’t slide down your nose or fog up in winter, they don’t bounce up and down while you play sports, and they’re less obvious than glasses. Just remember to remove your contacts and wear glasses if you suffer from any…

  • Grow Your Own Summer Salad

    Grow Your Own Summer Salad

    The only thing better than a homemade meal is a homegrown meal – and creating fresh and delicious salads using vegetables, fruits, and herbs grown in your own backyard is about as fresh as it gets when it comes to summer dining. “Self-contained salad bowls are a great way to start growing your own produce,”…

  • Prime Minister Stephen Harper announces the upcoming appointment of the new Chief of the Defence Staff

      Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement announcing the upcoming appointment of the new Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS): “I am pleased today to announce that Lieutenant-General Jonathan Vance, CMM, MSC, CD, currently Commander of Canadian Joint Operations Command, will be appointed Chief of the Defence Staff. He will replace General Tom…