Author Archives: Tara Clow
Blood donors needed before Easter weekend
More than 7,000 blood donors are needed in Canada, especially those with O-negative type blood. Canadian Blood Services says appointments need to be filled by April 10th to replenish supplies to conti...
Apr 03, 2023
Trudeau defends appointment of interim ethics commissioner
The prime minister is defending the appointment of the interim ethics commissioner. Martine Richard will serve in the role for six months. She is the sister-in-law of MP Dominic LeBlanc, who is also t...
Mar 31, 2023
Federal government caps alcohol tax after public outcry
The federal budget was a win for those who enjoy their beer, wine and spirits. What was expected to be the highest hike in the excise tax in 40 years, the beverage alcohol duty will only rise two perc...
Mar 29, 2023
Survey finds travel insurance not a priority for Canadians
A survey by TD Insurance survey, conducted by Leger, reveals that most Canadians planning to travel don't intend to purchase travel insurance. Sixty-five percent of Canadians plan on taking a trip in ...
Mar 28, 2023
Federal government to deliver 2023 budget today
Canadians will find out later today what the federal government has in store financially for the country. The federal budget for 2023 will be handed down this afternoon. Deputy Prime Minister and Mini...
Mar 28, 2023
Raising awareness on World Down Syndrome Day!
On March 21 each year, colourful socks are the chosen attire in honour of World Down Syndrome Day. The Lots of Socks campaign helps to raise awareness. World Down Syndrome Day was founded in 2012 by t...
Mar 21, 2023
New toll free number launched for poison centres in Canada
Health Canada is helping to save lives during National Poison Prevention Week. A new toll-free number, 1-844-POISON-X, has been launched to connect Canadians to one of four poison centres where they c...
Mar 21, 2023
Kraft Heinz Company celebrates KD lovers who eat with a spoon
A new survey by Kraft Heinz company has found 80 percent of Canadians enjoy a bowl of KD macaroni and cheese. They also asked whether Canadians eat it with a fork or a spoon. The result of that survey...
Mar 07, 2023
PEI residents heading to the provincial polls April 3rd
The writ has dropped in Prince Edward Island. Progressive Conservative Leader Dennis King made things official Monday night during a nomination meeting. "Earlier today, I visited her Honour the Lieute...
Mar 07, 2023
Poll finds employees feeling under appreciated
It's Employee Appreciation day, but a recent survey found almost half of Canadian professionals feel undervalued. Recruitment Agency Robert Half surveyed nearly 540 LinkedIn users between February 20 ...
Mar 03, 2023
