Canada News

Popular Ikea Item Recalled

Jun 9, 2022 | 11:16am

A popular kitchen appliance from Ikea is being recalled. Its the Metallisk Espresso maker for cooktop, 0.4 l, with a silver-grey stainless steel safety valve located near the base of the product. The steel safety valve may burst and expel hot contents, posing burn or other injury hazards to consumers. As of June 6, 2022, […]

Western Premiers looking for more health care funding from federal government

May 27, 2022 | 11:44am

Health care is the main topic as Western Canada’s provincial and territorial leaders meet in person for the first since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is hosting the gathering and will be joined by his counterparts from British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Nunavut, Yukon and the Northwest Territories. Earlier this year, […]

Cancelled appointment putting strain on Canadian Blood Services

May 18, 2022 | 2:20pm

As spring has hit, Canadian Blood Services has seen an increase in cancelled appointments. Since March, they have seen a 10 per cent increase in late cancellations and missed appointments. That increase has led to a 25 per cent decrease in the national blood inventory. “I think part of this is influenced by recent illness, […]