3 d. ago Man arrested in alleged romance scam of Sunshine Coast woman

Michael Paul Snow, 53, is accused of defrauding a woman of $110,000

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1 week ago Tainted salami illnesses rising across Canada with over a dozen in Ontario

Illnesses linked to Genova and Genoa Salami brands continue to rise in Canada, so you may want to reduce your consumption of deli meats in sandwiches.The Public Health Agency of Canada released an update on Tuesday regarding the recall of Rea brand Genoa Salami and Bona brand Genova Salami due to salmonella contamination.The affected products were distributed in Alberta, Ontario, and Manitoba at grocery stores, specialty markets, restaurants, cafes, delis, and butcher shops."These products may have been used in prepared products like sandwiches or sold at deli counters," reads the update.Earlier this month, the agency reported 57 salmonella-related illnesses in Canada, with 44 cases in Alberta and 13 in Ontario. Now, there are 72 cases — 57 in Alberta, one in Manitoba and 14 in Ontario. The number of hospitalizations remains at seven.The affected products include:Rea brand Genoa Salami Sweet (Lots: 5035 226 and 5049 226)Rea brand Genoa Salami Hot (Lots: 5020 228 and ...

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1 week ago CRIME SCENE: 3 men charged after cops probe alleged home renovation scam

Toronto Police alerted the public about three men who have been charged in an ongoing fraud investigation. Between March 8 and March 27, the suspects were allegedly operating businesses in the GTA by the name of Kabe Home Improvements, Sen Financial, Space Inc., Entire Smart Home Inc. and Eastwood Construction and offered two Toronto residents […]

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1 week ago Ontario restaurant shuts down after being hit with 'scam' allegations

A restaurant in Ontario that found itself at the centre of online controversy earlier this month has officially shut down.Though it feels like a lifetime ago, it hasn't even been two weeks since the Farzi Cafe location at Mississauga's Square One Mall became the talk of TikTok when a video in which the user claimed to have been scammed on a recent visit spawned an online onslaught of accusations against the location.In the original video, an Ontario resident named Harnoor explains that she and her friends were offered an appetizer plate under the implied pretense that it was included, only to find that they had been charged for it upon checking the bill.They also learned that they, a group of three, had unwittingly been charged an automatic 18 per cent gratuity, despite the fact that the restaurant claims to only charge automatic gratuity on groups of five or more.In response, a flood of additional videos making similar claims of scamming and aggressive upselling tactics at ...

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2 w. ago ‘Deception and coercion’: Ontario men charged in labour trafficking case at sushi restaurant

Two Oakville men face trafficking and assault charges after police received a report of Mexican workers being exploited at a local sushi restaurant.

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3 w. ago Popular type of salami recalled in Ontario for making dozens of people sick

If you love your deli meats, you may want to check your fridge for any Genova or Genoa Salami brands.The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a recall on Tuesday for Rea brand Genoa Salami and Bona Brand Genova Salami due to salmonella.The affected products were distributed in Alberta, Ontario and Manitoba at grocery stores, specialty markets, restaurants, cafes, delis and butcher shops."This recall was triggered by findings by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak," reads the notice. "There have been reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products."According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, 57 illnesses have been reported due to this outbreak, with 44 cases in Alberta and 13 in Ontario. Seven people have been hospitalized.The affected products include the following brands and flavours:Bona Mild Genova SalamiRea Genoa Salami SweetRea Genoa Salami Hot&q...

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3 w. ago Ontario restaurant coming under fire as 'scam' allegations go viral

One Ontario restaurant is coming under fire after a TikTok video that claims the user was "scammed" during a recent visit.You may want to double-check your bill the next time you dine at Farzi Cafe, a contemporary Indian restaurant located at Mississauga's Square One Mall, because, according to a handful of TikTok users, you may be paying for more than you bargained for."I cannot believe that I'm the only one who got scammed by Farzi Cafe in Mississauga," a video by one Ontario resident, Harnoor, who goes by the username @ugcwithharnoor, begins.@ugcwithharnoor Farzi Cafe Mississauga… this isn’t justbad service — this is straight-up shady. They brought thefood we never ordered. Tacked on a surprise $39 charge. Added an 18% tip without saying a word. And when we asked questions? They handed us a gift card like that makes it okay. Another couple stopped us outside — the same thing happened to them. That’s how places like this k...

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