Tag: Canada

  • Beast Shoot Down Mallards

    Beast Shoot Down Mallards

      Moline, IL – In their 15th and final game of the season against the Quad City Mallards, multiple Beast players stepped up in a big way, leading the team back from separate two-goal deficits on their way to a 6-5 victory. The resilient Beast showed fight in snapping their own five-game losing streak, while halting the…

  • Feds Should Allow all TFWs in Canada to Stay

      Thousands of would-be Canadians being sent packing starting today CALGARY, April 1, 2015 – With thousands of Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs) about to be forced to leave Canada before their permanent residency applications are fully processed, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) again urged the Federal Government to offer additional flexibility.  This is…

  • RCMP NWT – Safety and Security Awareness for the Upcoming Morel Mushroom Harvesting Season

    RCMP NWT – Safety and Security Awareness for the Upcoming Morel Mushroom Harvesting Season

      Yellowknife NT– In the Northwest Territories, a significant harvest season of morel mushrooms is anticipated in the areas left burned by the forest fires of 2014. Mushroom harvesters, both local people and those who travel to the territory for the season, are expected to begin picking in mid-May. The Northwest Territories RCMP would like to…

  • Beast Unable to Contain the Dark Side on Star Wars Night

    Beast Unable to Contain the Dark Side on Star Wars Night

      BRAMPTON, ON – The Brampton Beast came out decked in their Lucas Films-approved Star Wars jerseys looking to wield the power of the Force Friday night, but with the emperor (and former coach) looking on, the Beast were unable to contain the dark side of the force and take down the Rapid City Rush.…

  • “Easterriffic” DIY Décor Ideas

    “Easterriffic” DIY Décor Ideas

    The tulips are blooming, the days are getting longer, and the Easter holidays are just around the corner. Time to banish those winter blues and add festive, Easter-themed touches here, there, and everywhere—just in time for celebrations with family and friends. “Whether you’re hosting a brunch, lunch, dinner party, or egg hunt, Easter is a…

  • New Appointment to the Veterans Review and Appeal Board Announced

    New Appointment to the Veterans Review and Appeal Board Announced

      OTTAWA – The Honourable Erin O’Toole, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today announced that Christopher J. McNeil will join the Veterans Review and Appeal Board, which provides Veterans, Canadian Armed Forces and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) members, and their families, with an independent avenue of appeal for disability benefits decisions made by Veterans Affairs…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Food Group

      By Reena Nerbas Caring for a Glass Table Hello Reena, I was brave and ordered a glass kitchen table. It will be delivered soon; I am now having second thoughts. Do you have any advice on how to take care of a glass table? We will be using it as our everyday table, not…

  • Help the Beast Stick It To Cancer On April 11

    Help the Beast Stick It To Cancer On April 11

      Brampton, ON – Help the Brampton Beast Stick it to Cancer with a themed walk, BBQ and hockey game on Saturday, April 11 as the Beast take on the Missouri Mavericks during Fan Appreciation Weekend. Register as an individual or as a team to raise money to support the fight to end cancer, with all proceeds…

  • David Ling is Still King

    David Ling is Still King

    Toronto, ON – Three members of the Brampton Beast suited up for the Edmonton Oilers’ AHL affiliate Oklahoma City Barons Wednesday morning as David Ling, Jason Pitton and Brett Lyon brought their talents to bear in Thursday’s game against the Toronto Marlies. Pitton, who is second on the Beast in both goals and points this…

  • From My Bookshelf ~ Featuring Frances Itani and Gordon Henderson

    From My Bookshelf ~ Featuring Frances Itani and Gordon Henderson

      By Lynn Willoughby Tell ~ Frances Itani I have read several of Itani’s novels and while they are slow paced, almost graceful, they were a good read.  This latest book is slow to the point of boredom and left many unanswered questions at the end.  As I turned the last page I couldn’t believe…

  • Liberals unveil amendments to address Canadians’ concerns on Bill C-51

    Liberals unveil amendments to address Canadians’ concerns on Bill C-51

      OTTAWA – Liberals today unveiled amendments to Bill C-51, the Anti-Terrorism Act, which, if accepted, will address Canadians’ broad concerns, including the need for more robust oversight and accountability of Canada’s national security agencies. “Bill C-51 contains significant measures to keep Canadians safe,” said Liberal Public Safety Critic, Wayne Easter. “But we have heard…

  • Harper Government Designates Maligne Lake Chalet and Guest House as a National Historic Site of Canada

    Harper Government Designates Maligne Lake Chalet and Guest House as a National Historic Site of Canada

    Rustic log buildings evoke the early days of tourism in Jasper National Park Ottawa, Ontario – Jim Eglinski, Member of Parliament for Yellowhead, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today announced the designation of the Maligne Lake Chalet and Guest House as a National…

  • Health Canada Warns Canadians Not to Use Unregistered Bedbug Control Products

    Health Canada Warns Canadians Not to Use Unregistered Bedbug Control Products

      On February 23, Health Canada was made aware of the death of an infant and the serious injury of other family members from exposure to what appears to be a phosphine pesticide. A second child has since died as a result of this incident. This pesticide, which is highly toxic to humans and animals,…

  • Lilydale brand Oven Roasted Carved Chicken Breast recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

    Lilydale brand Oven Roasted Carved Chicken Breast recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

    Ottawa, March 25, 2015 – Lilydale Inc. is recalling Lilydale brand Oven Roasted Carved Chicken Breast from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below. What you should do Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out…

  • Safety Warning: Laundry Detergent Packets

    Safety Warning: Laundry Detergent Packets

    Learn how laundry detergent packets can be dangerous to children. Also find information on how to safely store these packets. Health risks of laundry detergent packets Because laundry detergent packets are small and often brightly coloured, children can mistake them for food or toys. This can lead to a child swallowing the laundry detergent packet,…