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The federal government, through FedNor, is investing $4,185,028 in nine initiatives in Timmins and surrounding communities, Minister Patty Hajdu announced June 29. The funding is aimed at a mix of municipal projects, business expansion and modernization, research at Northern College, and new tourism offerings. The projects include immigration
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall warning on June 26 for Ola-Ola brand Authentic Pounded Yam (Iyan) IYANINSTANT after the product was found to contain milk that is not declared on the label. The warning matters for anyone with a milk allergy or sensitivity. The CFIA
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a recall notice on June 26, 2026, for Amy’s Organic Lentil Soup (Less Sodium) due to container integrity defects and spoilage, with distribution listed as national. For shoppers and retailers in Northeast Ontario, a national distribution notice means the product could be
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a food recall warning on June 26, 2026, for three Salem Foods brand ground spices and spice blends sold nationally because they may contain undeclared wheat, sesame and mustard. The CFIA said people who are allergic or sensitive to wheat, sesame or mustard, as
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A recall notice has been issued for Izem Energy brand “Energy by ifri” because of labelling and packaging issues. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) says people and businesses should not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product. The CFIA lists the distribution as Quebec and identifies the intended
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a Class 1 food recall warning for three Wu Xian Zhai brand Soybean Snacks distributed online in Ontario and Quebec because the products contain undeclared wheat and/or egg. The recall notice was last updated June 19, 2026, and lists Uncle T Food
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a Class 3 recall notice (RA-82223) for Ernest Cider brand Sangria Cider (473 ml) distributed in Ontario because of yeast. The recall date is June 12, 2026, and the notice was published June 17, 2026. For retailers and others handling the product, the
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall warning on June 12, 2026, for Lactantia brand UltraPūr 2% M.F. Lactose Free Dairy Product due to over-fortification of vitamins A and D. The product was distributed nationally. The recall applies to 2-litre cartons of the lactose-free dairy product
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled allo simonne Milk Chocolate Spread over possible pieces of glass. The agency said consumers should not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product. The product was sold online, including in Ontario, which could affect people in Northeast Ontario who order specialty food
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The Canada Revenue Agency began issuing a one-time top-up payment on June 5 under the new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, with the payment set at 50% of the annual 2025–26 value of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Credit, according to the Department of Finance Canada. For recipients,
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a food recall warning for two Tako Wasabi octopus products after the agency said the items contain fish that is not declared on the label. The products were distributed online and in British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec, and possibly other provinces and
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Statistics Canada says it began follow-up work on June 2, 2026, contacting households that have not yet completed the 2026 Census of Population questionnaire. The agency says the follow-ups include phone calls and door-to-door visits in communities across Canada. The follow-up effort affects households that have not yet returned a