Category Archives: (Acadia News) yyy National
Health Canada Recalls Indigo Products
Health Canada is recalling over 30 types of Indigo-Branded Ceramic Mugs, Mug Ornaments and Houseware Products, due to mould contamination. They range in design, colour and size, with the mug ornaments...
Caitlin Snow Feb 01, 2023
Shoppers Phasing Out Plastic Bags
Bring your own bags if you are shopping at Shoppers Drug Mart. The store is phasing out its single-use plastic shopping bags as of today. "Our commitment to fight climate change by reducing our carbon...
Randy Thoms Jan 31, 2023
Economy Grew Slightly In November: StatCan
Canada's economy saw slight growth again in November, according to new figures from Statistics Canada. Real GDP grew 0.1 per cent, similar to what the nation's economy saw in the previous five months....
Brad Perry Jan 31, 2023

BC Decriminalizes Hard Drugs In Small Amounts
It's a first in Canada that hard drugs have been decriminalized, with the caveat being it only applies to small amounts of hard drugs like cocaine and heroin. As of Jan. 31, 2023, adults will be legal...
Katie Nicholls Jan 31, 2023
Hockey Hall Of Famer Bobby Hull Dies At 84
Tributes are pouring in for Chicago Blackhawks legend Bobby Hull. Known as "The Golden Jet," Hull passed away Monday at the age of 84. Hull began his NHL career with the Chicago Blackhawks in 1957. He...
Brad Perry Jan 30, 2023
WHO: COVID 19 Remains a Public Health Emergency
COVID 19 remains a public health emergency of international concern. The World Health Organization said in a statement today, the pandemic is at a transition point and needs to be navigated carefully ...
Caitlin Snow Jan 30, 2023
Inquiry Sought Into VIA Rail Holiday Travel Chaos
The head of Transport Action Atlantic appeared before the House of Commons transport committee on Thursday examining the travel chaos over the recent Christmas season. Tim Hayman told the committee th...
Allan Dearing Jan 27, 2023
Majority of Canadians Worried About Personal Information Online: Poll
According to a new poll by Interac Corp, out of 1500 Canadians, 80% said they are worried about their online privacy. While nearly 7 in 10 want more control of their information on the internet. Inter...
Caitlin Snow Jan 26, 2023
PM Announces Health Care Meeting With Premiers
Prime minister Justin Trudeau has invited the premiers to a meeting in Ottawa on February 7. The federal government wants to reach an agreement on health transfers to the provinces and territories. "I...
Allan Dearing Jan 25, 2023
Minor Hockey Players Doing Good Deeds For Charity Donation
Doing good deeds can win Canada's youth hockey teams the chance to win $100,000 for a charity of their choice and become a Good Deeds Champion. It's the seventh season of the Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup....
Tara Clow Jan 25, 2023





