ByJosep Maria Casals Published March 10, 2022 • 25 min read The first blow fell at noon on March 15, 44 B.C.…
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- Lifestyle
FDA modifies enforcement actions for imported cantaloupe, peppers, infant formula and more
by Sue JonesThe Food and Drug Administration is continuing its use of import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed. Recent modifications to FDA’s import alerts, as posted by the agency, are listed below. Click here to go to the FDA page with…
The report of an additional death in an outbreak linked to powdered infant formula has resulted in an expansion of a recall by Abbott Nutrition. The most recent patient was reported to have consumed Abbott Nutrition’s Similac PM 60/40 product with the lot code 27032K800 prior to Cronobacter sakazakii infection. The Food and Drug Administration and…
She’s a happy shopper. As she stands in the checkout line ready to pay, she has a distinctive green bag emblazoned with bright yellow letters that say LOCAL slung over her shoulder. Local, of course, she says when asked about this. It’s fresher, and I like knowing I’m helping to support our local farmers. This…
The European Commission has condemned the state of checks on goods coming into the EU via Northern Ireland. The EU Commission looked at the official controls on animals and goods entering Northern Ireland and verified compliance of border control posts (BCPs) in the country with European Union requirements. The Northern Ireland protocol, agreed as part…
Ève Gascon added her name to the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League history books Saturday. The 18-year-old goaltender became just the third female player to play in the QMJHL as she followed in the footsteps of Manon Rheaume and Charline Labonte.Gatineau Olympiques goaltender Ève Gascon is seen making one of her 18 saves during her…
- Politics
Saskatoon family’s South Indian cookbook donates proceeds to vision loss charity
by Sue JonesA South Indian vegetarian cookbook prepared between a mother, son and a family friend is donating all of its proceeds to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind.Prema Ranganathan and her son, Prasanna Ranganathan, worked together on a cookbook that reflects their culture and a peek into their love of cooking. (Baljit Singh)A mother and…
- Politics
UCP leaked confidential poll without permission — or key context, Alberta pollster says
by Sue JonesAn Alberta pollster is calling out the United Conservative Party for leaking private data from a poll she did, which shows the party has moved ahead in popular support.Pollster Janet Brown says the United Conservative Party leaked data from a poll she did that was favourable to Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, but did not provide the…
A man is facing several charges after police say worshippers at a mosque in Mississauga, Ont., west of Toronto, were attacked with bear spray in what authorities believe was a “hate-motivated incident.”Man arrested at Ontario mosque after attacking worshippersPolice were called to the Dar Al-Tawheed Islamic Centre in Mississauga, Ont., west of Toronto, on Saturday morning after…
Music’s biggest night is on hold! The 64th annual Grammy Awards were originally set to air in January 2022. Nominations were announced…