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From Crisis to Opportunity: How HDN Foundation’s Empowerment Programs are Shaping Haiti’s Future

Haiti’s food insecurity crisis has reached alarming levels, leaving millions without reliable access to food, especially among children and vulnerable populations. In the face of this stark reality, HDN Foundation’s Feed Yourself campaign offers a glimmer of hope and resilience,...

Nov 26, 2024 | Press Release

VOTE: Which GST/HST tax-free item will help Canadians save the most this holiday season?

A tax break is coming to Canadians starting on Dec. 14. On Nov. 21, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the government is offering a tax break to all Canadians, making GST and HST exempt across the country on specific items....

Nov 25, 2024 | Press Release

Starbucks Red Cup Day is back in Canada, and here’s how you can get one...

This year’s design features “a jolly bauble design inspired by perfectly ripe coffee cherries” and is made with 95 per cent recycled content.  The cup can be brought in for your next visit to Starbucks for a 10-cent discount on...

Nov 25, 2024 | Press Release

Wendy’s brings a ‘gourmet flavour’ with the release of its newest limited-time menu item

Wendy’s is bringing a “gourmet flavour” to its latest limited-time-only menu item. The Garlic Mushroom Bacon Burger is Wendy’s newest addition to its selection of burgers, featuring a quarter-pound of fresh beef, three strips of Applewood smoked bacon, muenster cheese, and Renée’s Gourmet...

Nov 25, 2024 | Press Release

Riding the rails the length of the country, we experience the full flavours of France

When my partner and I were considering a special trip to celebrate 40 years together, we immediately thought of touring France, but aside from Paris, we really had no idea where else to go. Since we are partial to cruising,...

Nov 25, 2024 | Press Release

Canada issues travel advisory for Laos after six tourists die from tainted alcoholic drinks

The Canadian government has issued a travel advisory for Laos after six tourists died due to tainted alcohol. In the travel advisory, the government recommends to Canadians that they “exercise a high degree of caution” when travelling to Laos due to...

Nov 25, 2024 | Press Release

‘High miler’: It’s another week on the roads as police nab speeders, seize guns and...

Ontario Provincial Police said on Nov. 20 that a driver on their way to a driving test was stopped on the eastbound Highway 401 after they were observed travelling 179 km/h. The driver was charged with stunt driving, say police....

Nov 25, 2024 | Press Release

Here’s how to get free popcorn and drink refills at Cineplex movie theatres across Ontario...

“A big part of enjoying a movie on the big screen are the snacks, so by offering our guests a free refill on their large popcorn and fountain drink, we ensure their favourite movie snack and drink doesn’t run out...

Nov 25, 2024 | Press Release

Ontario, Canada recalls: Wall beds with crush risk, frozen chicken, soy sauce dish with high...

Numerous food and consumer products have been recalled by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Health Canada recently. Recalled products include wall beds, Harley-Davidson motorcycle helmets, vape liquid, a soy sauce dish with high lead levels, toys that present...

Nov 25, 2024 | Press Release

Highway 407 ETR increasing prices in 2025: Here’s how much drivers can expect to pay

New vehicle classifications There will also be new vehicle classifications added, with rates intended to better reflect the vehicle’s impact on the road. The new classifications include motorcycles and medium-sized vehicles. Vehicles with two or three wheels fall into the...

Nov 25, 2024 | Press Release