Tag: Canada

  • Thalidomide Victims Gravely Concerned by Health Canada’s Silence

    Thalidomide Victims Gravely Concerned by Health Canada’s Silence

    Despite unanimous vote of Parliament in December, Health Canada officials refuse to provide any details of their proposed support for the living victims of Canada’s worst-ever drug tragedy. OTTAWA /CNW/ – The group representing the living victims of Canada’s worst-ever drug tragedy left a two-hour meeting with Health Canada officials in a state of shock and…

  • Canadians can Immediately Take Advantage of the Proposed $10,000 Tax-Free Savings Account Annual Contribution Limit

    Canadians can Immediately Take Advantage of the Proposed $10,000 Tax-Free Savings Account Annual Contribution Limit

      Ottawa, Ontario – The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of National Revenue, and the Honourable Joe Oliver, Minister of Finance, are advising Canadians that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is allowing individuals to immediately benefit from the proposed increase to the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) annual contribution limit announced in Economic…

  • Equine Dental Health

    Equine Dental Health

      A Guide To Equine Dental Care Like humans, horses get two sets of teeth in their lifetime. The baby teeth (also called deciduous teeth) are only temporary. Normally, a horse will have a full set of baby teeth by the age of 9 months. These teeth will start to be replaced around the age…

  • Community spirit helps Parkinson SuperWalk hit the 25-year mark

    Community spirit helps Parkinson SuperWalk hit the 25-year mark

      TORONTO, ON – Back in 1990 when seven members of the Toronto (Ontario) Chapter held the first SuperWalk, it’s likely that they dreamed about bigger success in the future. Twenty-five years later, after steady growth, Parkinson SuperWalk inspires participation by more than 14,000 walkers and volunteers in more than 115 communities from coast to…

  • Liberals Would Advance Firefighter Issues, Trudeau says

    Liberals Would Advance Firefighter Issues, Trudeau says

    Party Leader cites survivor benefit, action plan for PTSD at IAFF Conference OTTAWA, April 27, 2015 /CNW/ – The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) welcomed a commitment today from Liberal Party Leader Justin Trudeau that a future Liberal Government would act on issues that are important to firefighters and to the public’s safety. Trudeau,…

  • The Tooth Fairy Children’s Foundation launches ‘3’s for These’ campaign

    The Tooth Fairy Children’s Foundation launches ‘3’s for These’ campaign

      Just $33.33 puts 100 toothbrushes into the hands of children who don’t have any! (Calgary, Alberta) – April is National Oral Health Awareness Month and in support, the Calgary-based Tooth Fairy Children’s Foundation has launched its new 3’s for These fundraising campaign aimed at placing toothbrushes into the hands of children (who don’t have…

  • April 28th is a day like no other. It is a Day of Mourning

    April 28th is a day like no other. It is a Day of Mourning

    WSIB holds ceremony to honour workers who have died, been injured or suffered illness in the workplace TORONTO, April 28, 2015 /CNW/ – The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) commemorated the National Day of Mourning at a ceremony this morning. Threads of Life families, labour and employers and WSIB staff, gathered to honour workers who…

  • $50,000 in emergency support following earthquake in Nepal

    $50,000 in emergency support following earthquake in Nepal

    TORONTO, April 28, 2015 /CNW/ – Sun Life Financial announced today it will contribute $50,000 to support relief efforts for those affected by the devastating earthquake that struck Nepal on April 25th. The contribution will come from the Sun Life Financial International Response Fund at the Canadian Red Cross, which will enable emergency support to be…

  • Canada Revenue Agency error gives 5 more days to file taxes CBC: Canada Revenue Agency error gives 5 more days to file taxes cccc

      May 5th is the new deadline. [iframe src=’http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-revenue-agency-error-gives-5-more-days-to-file-taxes-1.3051754′ height=600 percent=100 style=”style”]

  • New safety information for prescription-strength ibuprofen: Risk of heart attack and stroke at high doses

    New safety information for prescription-strength ibuprofen: Risk of heart attack and stroke at high doses

      Health Canada is working with the Canadian manufacturers of prescription oral ibuprofen products to update the safety information regarding the risk of serious cardiovascular side effects (e.g., heart attack and stroke) when these products are used at high doses (at 2400 mg/day). This risk increases with dose and duration of use. Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Secrets of the Grocery Store

    Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Secrets of the Grocery Store

      By Reena Nerbas Grocery Store Secrets That You Need To Know 1. Fresh fruits and colourful veggies are placed at the front of the store. Studies show that when consumers fill their carts with healthy goodness, they feel less guilty about purchasing pre-packaged, less healthy food. 2. Fresh vegetables are sprayed with water to…

  • Crosby to Prague: Pittsburgh star joins Team Canada

    Crosby to Prague: Pittsburgh star joins Team Canada

    By Hockey Canada One year after winning Olympic gold, Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby will join Team Canada for the 2015 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. Jim Nill, general manager of Canada’s National Men’s Team, announced Sunday, in collaboration with Hockey Canada, that Sidney Crosby has been added to the Team Canada roster for the…

  • Take Your Shot at Pro Hockey with the Brampton Beast

    Take Your Shot at Pro Hockey with the Brampton Beast

    Dear Prospective Players, Do you think you have what it takes to be a member of the Brampton Beast? Here is your chance to prove your abilities. We will be hosting an OPEN TRYOUT prior to our main preseason camp. The OPEN TRYOUT will be held on July 24th, 25th, and 26th at the Powerade Centre in Brampton,…

  • Global Investor Ensures CWB can Compete with the Best in the World

    Global Investor Ensures CWB can Compete with the Best in the World

    Farmers now have greater choice Western Canadian farmers gain a new world class competitor Investment ensures CWB can compete with the”best in the world” Ensures expansion of a competitive grain handling network Coast to coast network of strategic assets Unique opportunity for Canadian farmers to have substantial equity in an international grain company Winnipeg to…

  • Legion Acknowledges Second Battle of Ypres 22 April – 25 May 1915

    Legion Acknowledges Second Battle of Ypres 22 April – 25 May 1915

      OTTAWA, ON – April 22nd marked the beginning of the Second Battle of Ypres and the first use of poison gas on the Western Front. “Its significance has sometimes been lost but today, on the 100th anniversary, we remember the crucial contributions Canadians made during that battle,” says Dominion President of The Royal Canadian…