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Carob drink recalled because it could permit growth of botulism bacteria
By The Canadian Press on March 24th, 2023
A recall has been issued for Nuba brand Carob drink due to a potential bacteria contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the product could permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum, the bacteria that creates the botulism toxin. The affected drink was sold in 750 ml bottles with a best before date of Sept. 30, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cosmetic brands will have to disclose fragrance ingredients — a welcome change for those with allergies
By Camille Bains, The Canadian Press on March 24th, 2023
Alisha Minielly was mystified as rashes suddenly started appearing all over her body, including one that persisted on her left leg for six months. She figured something in her makeup or shampoo could be the culprit and began switching to personal products labelled as having “natural” ingredients but that did not help. Neither did a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Norad, Haiti, migration, critical minerals to top agenda for Trudeau and Biden
By James McCarten, The Canadian Press on March 24th, 2023
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden is embarking on a 27-hour whirwind visit to Ottawa, where he will meet Friday with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and speak to a joint session of Parliament – his first bilateral sojourn north as commander-in-chief. Here are some of the issues the two leaders are likely to discuss: Migration ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Restaurants and bars brace for biggest alcohol tax jump in 40 years
By Brett Bundale, The Canadian Press on March 24th, 2023
Canada’s restaurant industry is bracing for the biggest jump in the country’s alcohol excise duty in more than 40 years, spurring warnings the tax hike could force some bars and restaurants out of business. “Any increase at this very vulnerable time for our industry is just another blow while we’re down,” said Brenda O’Reilly, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Radioactive water leaks at Minn. nuclear plant for 2nd time
By The Associated Press on March 23rd, 2023
MONTICELLO, Minn. (AP) – The company that owns a nuclear power plant northwest of Minneapolis said Thursday that water containing a radioactive material is leaking from the plant for a second time, but there is no danger to the public and the facility will power down Friday to begin working on permanent repairs. The announcement ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Utah social media law means kids need approval from parents
By Sam Metz And Barbara Ortutay, The Associated Press on March 23rd, 2023
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – Children and teenagers in Utah would lose access to social media apps such as TikTok if they don’t have parental consent and would face other restrictions under a first-in-the-nation law designed to shield young people from the addictive apps. The two bills Cox signed into law also prohibit kids under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Utah social media law requires parental permission for kids
By Sam Metz And Barbara Ortutay, The Associated Press on March 23rd, 2023
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – Utah became the first state to enact laws limiting how children can use social media after Republican Gov. Spencer Cox signed a pair of measures Thursday that require parental consent before kids can sign up for sites like TikTok and Instagram. The two bills Cox signed into law also prohibit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Utah bans kids from social media without parental permission
By Sam Metz And Barbara Ortutay, The Associated Press on March 23rd, 2023
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – Utah became the first state to enact laws limiting how children can use social media after Republican Gov. Spencer Cox signed a pair of measures Thursday that require parental consent before kids can sign up for sites like TikTok and Instagram. The two bills Cox signed into law also prohibit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Utah 1st state to try limiting teens access to social media
By Sam Metz, The Associated Press on March 23rd, 2023
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – Utah became the first state Thursday to sign into law legislation that attempts to limit teenagers’ access to social media sites. Republican Gov. Spencer Cox signed a pair of measures that aim to limit when and where children can use social media and stop companies from luring kids to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Violent French pension protests erupt as 1M demonstrate
By Alexander Turnbull, Nicolas Garriga And Elaine Ganley, The Associated Press on March 23rd, 2023
PARIS (AP) – More than 1 million people demonstrated across France on Thursday against unpopular pension reforms, and violence erupted in some places as unions called for new nationwide strikes and protests next week, coinciding with King Charles III’s planned visit to France. The Interior Ministry said the march in Paris – marred by violence, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: U.S. President Joe Biden touches down in Ottawa
By The Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2023
OTTAWA – Air Force 1, carrying U.S. President Joe Biden, has touched down in Ottawa, kicking off a 27-hour visit in the national capital. More coming... Read More »
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