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Fruit Dôme brand thyme is being recalled due to possible contamination with pathogenic E. coli, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The recall applies to 500-gram packages from lot 127 distributed in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec. No Universal Product Code (UPC) is listed for the
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Employment in Canada showed little change in April 2025, with an increase of 7,400 jobs and the national unemployment rate rising by 0.2 percentage points to 6.9%, according to data released by Statistics Canada. Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey gathers information each month on employment conditions
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A cool, damp Sunday ahead across Northeast Ontario. Cloud cover will linger throughout the day, with temperatures hovering around 6°C in most communities, such as Timmins, Kapuskasing, and Hearst. Light rain is expected on and off, so bringing an umbrella or a rain jacket is a smart call if
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His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Margaret Brooke has returned to Canada after completing a 119-day deployment as part of Operation PROJECTION, according to a news release from National Defence dated May 9, 2025. The deployment began on January 10, 2025, and included travel through South America, Antarctica, and the
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Construction has begun on an expansion at Hoivakoti Finlandia Nursing Home in Sudbury, according to a May 10 announcement from the Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care. The project will add 32 new long-term care beds to the existing 112 at the facility, with the new section expected to open to
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Organic pumpkin seeds sold at The Stone Store in Guelph and The Hope Eco-Farm Store in Aylmer are being recalled in Ontario due to possible Salmonella contamination, according to a warning from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) on May 10, 2025. Pumpkin seeds distributed at The Stone Store between
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The City of Timmins has scheduled an emergency repair for a watermain on Earl St. The Environmental Services Department announced that the repair will start at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025, and is expected to be completed by 4:00 p.m. Residents in the area
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced a recall on May 14, 2025, for several shrimp products distributed to retailers in British Columbia due to undeclared sulphites. The recall covers both Blue Harbour brand Raw White Shrimp and an unbranded Raw P&D Tail-On White Shrimp product. According to
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled Organic Euro Pumpkin Seeds distributed by Lennie Ciglen Distribution Inc. in Ontario because of potential Salmonella contamination. The affected products are 11-pound packages with UPC 2237370080425 and 22-pound packages with UPC 8745921495728, both marked with lot code 248964. CFIA published the recall
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A crisp start to the day for communities across Northeast Ontario, with most places waking up to clear skies and morning temperatures hovering near 3°C. As the day moves on, expect lots of sun and a quick warm-up—afternoon highs reaching about 14°C in Timmins and surrounding towns.
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced on May 13, 2025, that Cucina & Amore brand Pesto Alla Genovese Basil is being recalled due to undeclared Brazil nuts, pine nuts, and milk. The recalled product is packaged in 225 g jars with a best by date of March 2027. No
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The Public Works Department has announced a schedule for street sweeping operations taking place between May 11 and May 15, 2025. These operations will occur during nighttime from 9:00 pm to 7:00 am and during daytime from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. Nighttime Operations * May 11,