19 h. ago Seasonique birth control recalled in Canada over missing pills

Health Canada is warning the public after one lot of Seasonique birth control pills was recalled across the country due to a packaging error that left two pills missing.

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67 h. ago Opinion: The missing ingredient in Canada's economic independence 

Opinion: Canadians want to see policies that address corporate price gouging, food insecurity and lack of local food in the supermarket — not only is over half our food imported, half of it is exported, too

Events

2 d. ago Health Canada recalls $130 face cream sold at Shoppers Drug Mart

Health Canada has issued a recall of a popular beauty cream sold across Canada due to potential contamination.In a statement shared on Wednesday, April 30, the agency announced the recall of the Watier Age Control Supreme Sublime Advanced Rich day cream due to "microbial contamination."The cream can ordinarily be found on shelves at stores like Shoppers Drug Mart and Sephora, and on Amazon Canada. It retails for $120-$128."The recalled product does not meet microbial standards over time," reads the statement. "The product may contain a microorganism called Lactobacillus pentosus. Lactobacillus pentosus (a probiotic) poses little medical risk to people."Due to the recall, consumers in Canada are being asked to stop using the product immediately.Health CanadaThe recalled batch of Watier Age Control Supreme Sublime Advanced Rich day cream was manufactured in Canada. It's packaged in a printed cylindrical glass jar tha...

Economics

2 d. ago Health Canada issues urgent recall for $130 face cream sold nationwide

Health Canada has issued a recall of a popular beauty cream sold across Canada due to potential contamination.In a statement shared on Wednesday, April 30, the agency announced the recall of the Watier Age Control Supreme Sublime Advanced Rich day cream due to "microbial contamination."The cream can ordinarily be found on shelves at stores like Shoppers Drug Mart and Sephora, and on Amazon Canada. It retails for $120-$128."The recalled product does not meet microbial standards over time," reads the statement. "The product may contain a microorganism called Lactobacillus pentosus. Lactobacillus pentosus (a probiotic) poses little medical risk to people."Due to the recall, consumers in Canada are being asked to stop using the product immediately.Health CanadaThe recalled batch of Watier Age Control Supreme Sublime Advanced Rich day cream was manufactured in Canada. It's packaged in a printed cylindrical glass jar tha...

Economics

5 d. ago Federal Election Day: What voters in Abbotsford, Mission should know

It's election day across Canada. Follow this story all day and evening for the latest news, results and reaction in the ridings of Abbotsford-South Langley; and Mission-Matsqui-Abbotsford.

Politics

1 week ago More doctors, easier licensing: Health ideas from Canada’s parties you may have missed

While health care hasn't taken centre stage in the 2025 federal election, candidates recently brought it back into focus, unveiling platforms that spotlight key health issues.

Science

2 w. ago Woman, 2 young kids missing after trying to cross border into Canada: RCMP

RCMP say the three people are missing in the woods near the Quebec border with the U.S. after they were part of a group attempting to cross into Canada.

Society

2 w. ago PolicyMe Announces $30 Million CAD in Funding and Expanded Product Suite, Transforming Digital Insurance

PolicyMe has expanded from Life Insurance into a new Health & Dental offering and introduces an end-to-end white-labeled platform, advancing its mission to make insurance more effortless for Canadians. TORONTO — PolicyMe, Canada’s leading digital insurance provider, announced $30 million CAD in additional funding—secured through multiple tranches of equity and debt financing between 2023 and […]

Economics

2 w. ago These are the tax credits and deductions most commonly missed by Canadians

There are only a few more weeks of tax season left in Canada, so don't forget to claim any missed benefits, credits, and deductions.According to a new H&R Block Canada survey, nearly two out of three Canadians (65 per cent) report that they did not know they could amend their tax returns from the last 10 years to claim benefits, credits or deductions they were entitled to but missed."There are likely hundreds of thousands of Canadians who have left money on the table from missed credits and benefits from prior tax returns," said Yannick Lemay, H&R Block Canada tax expert, in the report."Meaning, if you filed a tax return and missed a credit or deduction you were entitled to in years past, you can go back to the Canada Revenue Agency [CRA] and amend the previous assessment."Despite knowing they can amend their prior tax returns, the report found that a whopping 72 per cent of Canadians say that amending it is "too much hassle."Lemay says the tax prep company's free ...

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3 w. ago Doug Ford sits down with Utah governor, who will encourage others to follow suit

Doug Ford met in his office today with the Republican governor of Utah, who says he will be telling all of his fellow governors to visit Canada on similar trade missions.

Politics

3 w. ago Ford meets with Utah governor, who encourages more subnational trade missions

Ontario Premier Doug Ford met in his office today with the Republican governor of Utah, who says he will be telling all of his fellow governors to visit Canada on similar trade missions. Gov. Spencer Cox says during this time of trade-driven conflict, subnational relationships are more important than ever. He says his trade mission […]

Society

3 w. ago Empowering Women, Strengthening Canada: Three Policy Priorities for Advancing Women’s Health in Canada

TORONTO, April 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  At Women’s Health Collective Canada (WHCC), we envision a future where every woman in Canada receives the high-quality care she deserves. Rooted in our mission to be Canada’s foremost authority on women’s health research and education, our work is dedicated to curating, translating, and advocating for evidence-based knowledge […]

Events

3 w. ago Costco Canada bringing back iconic sandwich to food courts but still no Chicken Bakes

Many food items have come and gone from the Costco food court over the years, from chicken wings to churros. However, the big-box store has just teased the return of a Canadian classic.Taking to its social media accounts, Costco revealed that it would be bringing back the Montreal smoked meat sandwich to its food courts across Canada.For those who remember, Costco used to have a smoked meat sandwich available at the food court years ago. However, it was one of the items that disappeared without a trace.After posting the announcement, plenty of Canadians were thrilled to see the return of the dish.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Costco Canada (@costco_canada)"SMOKED MEAT BABYYYYYYY. IVE MISSED YOU," one person commented.However, many Canadians were disappointed that Costco isn't bringing back other fan favourites from the past, and many are calling for the re...

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