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Record numbers flooding Canadian food banks signal more than just hunger; they act as a stark economic indicator, a modern ‘canary in the coal mine’ warning of deep cracks in the nation’s affordability and social safety net. Across Canada, the demand for emergency food assistance has reached unprecedented levels. Food Banks Canada reported a staggering […]
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The spectre of a once-eliminated illness looms large over Ontario, with a significant measles outbreak now numbering 925 cases province-wide. While the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has not reported local cases stemming from this outbreak yet, the geographic spread brings the risk uncomfortably close to home for Barrie residents, demanding heightened awareness and preventative
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The kitchen, a place of comfort and creativity, can quickly become a source of concern. That’s especially true this week as Canada faces a string of alarming food recalls issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). In a stunning array of recalls, products ranging from pantry staples to frozen meals have been flagged for
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