Tag: Canada

  • Various Products Containing Garlic Powder Recalled Due to Salmonella

    Various Products Containing Garlic Powder Recalled Due to Salmonella

      Ottawa, March 23, 2015 – The food recall warning issued on March 19, 2015 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation. Industry is recalling various products containing garlic powder from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers…

  • Public Sector Workers Earn More, Work Less

    Topping-up government wages & benefits costs taxpayers $20 billion per year AB government should start work to achieve cost savings in this week’s budget CALGARY – If you work in the private sector, you’re making up to $8,500 less per year, and working up to six hours more each week, than someone doing the same…

  • Canada Revenue Agency: Beware of Fraudulent Communications

    Canada Revenue Agency: Beware of Fraudulent Communications

    Important notice The CRA has recently become aware of a new scam involving email money transfers. Canadians are reminded that the CRA will only send payments by direct deposit or by cheque, never by email money transfer. Occasionally, taxpayers may receive, either by telephone, mail, or email, a communication that claims to be from the…

  • Canada Claims Silver Medal at Women’s Worlds

    Canada Claims Silver Medal at Women’s Worlds

    SAPPORO, Japan — Gold once again remained tantalizingly out of reach for Team Canada at the 2015 ZEN-NOH World Women’s Curling Championship, presented by Ford of Canada. Jennifer Jones and her team from Winnipeg — third Kaitlyn Lawes, second Jill Officer, lead Dawn McEwen, alternate Jennifer Clark-Rouire, team coach Wendy Morgan and national coach Elaine…

  • PM Announces Recipients of the Third Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards

    PM Announces Recipients of the Third Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards

      Toronto, Ontario – Prime Minister Stephen Harper honoured the recipients of the third Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards (PMVA) at a special ceremony in Toronto on March 18th. He was accompanied by Joe Oliver, Minister of Finance. The Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards recognize two national recipients – one for lifelong achievement and one for an…

  • Legion Welcomes Government’s Changes to Permanent Impairment Allowance and Adoption of Family Care Relief Benefit Program

    Legion Welcomes Government’s Changes to Permanent Impairment Allowance and Adoption of Family Care Relief Benefit Program

      OTTAWA, ON – Today’s announcement by VAC to propose changes to expand the Permanent Impairment Allowance (PIA) and implement a Family Care Relief Benefit (FCRB) program is very much welcomed by the Legion. “Reducing the number of criteria in order to qualify for PIA allows a greater number of severely and permanently injured Veterans…

  • Statement by Liberal Party of Canada Leader Justin Trudeau on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

    Statement by Liberal Party of Canada Leader Justin Trudeau on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

    OTTAWA – The Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement (Sat, Mar 21) on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: “In far too many corners of the world, discrimination is at the forefront of daily life for many members of racial minority groups. Today, we acknowledge…

  • Taking Advantage of Dividend Reinvestment Plans

      By Kim Inglis Wise investors have dividend-paying investments in their portfolios and, if they don’t require the income, are even wiser to consider dividend reinvestment plans (DRIPs). Instead of delivering cash payouts, DRIPs reinvest the money to purchase additional shares. There are many advantages. To begin, DRIPs are a cost effective long-range approach to…

  • Legion Pleased with Government’s Progress on Treating Reservists Fairly

    Legion Pleased with Government’s Progress on Treating Reservists Fairly

    OTTAWA, ON – (The) announcement by VAC to propose changes to address ACVA Recommendation #5 is a significant step forward. “The Legion has been adamant that a Veteran is a Veteran is a Veteran and this applies to benefits and support for rehabilitation programs,” says Royal Canadian Legion Dominion President Tom Eagles. “Our Reservists should be…

  • Brampton Beast Host State of the Franchise Address

    Brampton Beast Host State of the Franchise Address

      Brampton, ON – On Wednesday evening (March 11), Brampton Beast President and General Manager Cary Kaplan along with Vice Presidents Ken Vezina and Mike Miele spoke to Founders Club members in a State of the Franchise Address. The purpose of the meeting was to update season ticket holders on a number of hockey and business-related…

  • Alberta and the Northwest Territories Announce Bilateral Water Management Agreement

    Alberta and the Northwest Territories Announce Bilateral Water Management Agreement

      Alberta and the Northwest Territories have signed an agreement to protect the integrity of water flowing downstream from Alberta to the Northwest Territories. The Alberta-Northwest Territories bilateral water management agreement commits both governments to co-operatively manage water resources. The agreement focuses on aquatic ecosystems in the Mackenzie River Basin, the longest and largest river…

  • Poop that Lights up When Cancer is Present

    Poop that Lights up When Cancer is Present

      Toronto – Researchers in Hamilton, Ontario, are working on what could become an inexpensive, simple, accurate and non-invasive test for colorectal cancer. They are developing fluorescent DNAzymes that will detect cancer markers in stool samples. If cancer is present, the molecules will glow, leading to early treatment and better outcomes for patients. Dr Yingfu…

  • Toronto Rush Pro Ultimate Frisbee rated “Most Entertaining Pro Sports in Toronto”

    Toronto Rush Pro Ultimate Frisbee rated “Most Entertaining Pro Sports in Toronto”

    TORONTO – Torontonians have casted their votes and have had their voices heard: the most entertaining pro sports venue in Toronto are the Rush! A survey by TorontoFive was posted on March 10th that listed every pro sports team you could think of in the GTA; from the Toronto Maple Leafs to the Mississauga Power. What are…

  • Parachute and Procter & Gamble Partner to Educate about Poison Prevention

    Parachute and Procter & Gamble Partner to Educate about Poison Prevention

      TORONTO – Parachute, the national charitable organization dedicated to preventing injuries and saving lives, is partnering with Procter & Gamble Canada (P&G) to educate Canadians and help reduce the number of incidents as a result of access to laundry detergent products by children. The announcement was made during Poison Prevention Week, with the focus this…

  • If You Are Looking For Tax Information – There’s an App for That

    If You Are Looking For Tax Information – There’s an App for That

    Has my refund been processed? When are my benefit payment dates? How do I make a payment? How do I know which charities I can donate to? You can find answers to these common questions and more using the Canada Revenue Agency’s new app for individuals, called MyCRA. If you have a smartphone, you can…