Author Archives: Tara Clow
Growing concern over rising auto theft rates in Canada
The federal government is taking steps to crack down on auto theft. A summit is planned in Ottawa on February 8th. "The scale of the issue around auto theft requires a coordination between all governm...
Jan 22, 2024
It's National Non-Smoking Week
This week marks National Non-Smoking Week in Canada. The Canadian Cancer Society holds the week in January each year to educate Canadians and raise awareness about the negative health effects of smoki...
Jan 22, 2024
$2.28 billion contract to sustain Royal Canadian Air Force fleet
A new in-service support contract for the Royal Canadian Air Force's fleet of CH-146 Griffon helicopters. Minister of Public Services and Procurement Jean-Yves Duclos announced this week, $2.28 billio...
Jan 18, 2024
Children's acetaminophen product recalled
Check your cupboard. A recall has been issued for Pediatrix Acetaminophen Oral Solution. Routine testing found the product tested a higher than acceptable amount of acetaminophen, around 185 milligram...
Jan 18, 2024
$64M Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball prize still unclaimed
Time is running out to claim a $64-million prize. On April 15, 2023, a Lotto 6/49 ticket was sold in Gloucester County, New Brunswick. It was a Gold Ball Jackpot winner, but to date, no one has contac...
Jan 15, 2024
Large Quaker brand granola bar, cereal recall
That Quaker brand granola bar you brought to work today could be affected by a recall. Nearly 40 bar flavours and cereal are affected due to possible salmonella contamination. Flavours include cookies...
Jan 12, 2024
CMA demanding change as ERs continue to be overwhelmed
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is calling for change as patients across the country deal with overcrowded emergency rooms. Patients across the country are waiting as long as 20 hours or more t...
Jan 11, 2024
Severe weather in Canada caused over $3B in insured damage
2023 is now the fourth-worst year for insured losses in Canada due to severe weather events and natural catastrophic events. Canada reached $3.1 billion in insured damage from those events, according ...
Jan 09, 2024
Public inquiry report into foreign interference delayed
An extension has been granted for the public inquiry looking into foreign interference in the federal electoral process. "The Commissioner of the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal El...
Dec 29, 2023
Be responsible, make plans to get home safely on NYE
A reminder for those planning on celebrating on Sunday night as we ring in 2024. RCMP Insp. Chantal Farrah says to always make responsible choices. "There is never a time to take a chance and drive im...
Dec 29, 2023
