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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has initiated a recall of Jean Perrin brand Morbier de Scey and Raclette de Scey cheeses due to a potential contamination with pathogenic E. coli. Specific products involved in the recall are Morbier de Scey cheese with a UPC of 3324440317786, lot number 35112,
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Observing Human Trafficking Awareness Day February 22, 2025, marks Human Trafficking Awareness Day, highlighting ongoing concerns and efforts in addressing human trafficking. According to the Durham Region Police Service (DRPS), their Human Trafficking Unit dealt with 249 incidents related to human trafficking in the past year, 2024. Out of these
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The Government of Canada has announced the issuance of a new 7-year green bond, successfully raising $2 billion. This marks the third such issuance involving Canadian-dollar-denominated green bonds, as stated by the Department of Finance Canada. The new bond follows previous issuances, including a 10-year, $4
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On February 21, 2025, the Committee on Internal Trade met in Ottawa to address efforts to enhance internal trade across Canada. This meeting was attended by Anita Anand, the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, alongside provincial and territorial representatives. Key topics discussed included: * The removal of exceptions in the
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The Canadian government is set to remove 20 federal exceptions from the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), which will decrease the total number from 39 to 19. This adjustment mainly affects government procurement policies and aims to broaden opportunities for Canadian businesses to compete within the domestic market. This change
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The Government of Canada is investing in innovative projects that offer skills training to more than 10,000 Canadian workers. These projects focus on sectors that are crucial to both environmental sustainability and economic growth, notably the auto industry and construction. According to an official announcement, the initiative aims to
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Canadian scientists will embark on a research mission to Antarctica, beginning February 23, 2025. This mission, part of Operation PROJECTION 2025-01, involves aboard the HMCS Margaret Brooke. Scientists aim to investigate climate change, glacial retreat, and pollution along the South Shetland Islands and the west coast of the Antarctic
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The Trees for Rural Roads program in Clarington is now open for 2025 applications, providing rural residents with free native tree species for planting on private properties next to municipal roadways. Applications are being accepted until March 31, 2025. This initiative aims to enhance biodiversity and environmental protection in Clarington.
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The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) held its Annual General Meeting on February 20th, 2025, in Port Hope. During the meeting, Vicki Mink from the Municipality of Port Hope was re-elected as Chair, while Randy Barber, representing the Town of Cobourg, was appointed as Vice-Chair. Both elections were
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A hate-motivated incident occurred during a City of Pickering Zoom meeting on February 12, 2025. Individuals disrupted the meeting by shouting racial slurs, drawing a swastika, and one person exposed themselves, according to Durham Region Police. The police have labeled this as a hate-motivated incident and are seeking
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for certain Soo brand Beef Jerky products due to the presence of mustard, which is not declared on the label. This recall affects specific items, including the Curry Flavoured Beef Jerky (855g) as well as the Satay Beef Jerky in
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Health Canada has issued an advisory regarding a toddler travel car seat that may present a safety hazard. The product involved is described as 'Travel Car Seat For Toddler – Portable Dining Chair With Safe Fixed Belt Design | Kids Car Seat For Children Portable Shopping Cart Mat, Child Booster Seat