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Toronto Island Park Closed Until June 30


The unprecedented levels of rain that the east coast of Canada has been ravaged by over these past few weeks is continuing to have rippling effects on the community. The Toronto Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) waterfront specialist Nancy Gaffney has confirmed that Toronto Island Park will definitely be closed until June 30, and may even be closed “well into July”.

The TRCA expects water levels to rise in the next month, and that they could pose a risk of considerable flooding and even damage to some of the homes on the waterfront.

Other concerns, beside the fact that Toronto Island itself is closed for public access (only residents and essential workers have permits for accessing the island) Toronto Hydro station and the fire station have also been issued warnings on how to proceed should there be another storm.

The work permits for for activities taking place on the island leading up until June 30 have been revoked and we are still awaiting news about whether or not services will open up in July.

The Victoria Day fireworks scheduled for this weekend are still set to go off, but they will be relocated to the barge as opposed to the beach.

Click here to learn more about about the closing of Toronto Island.


Ontario Adds 76 More Grocery Stores Authorized to Sell Beer and Cider


Canada Day 2017 is going to be quite the celebration, especially for the 76 grocery stores across Ontario that will be authorized to sell beer and cider starting on June 30. The 76 latest independent and larger grocery stores that are now licensed to sell these alcoholic delights are joining a list of 130 other grocery stores in the province that can sell beer and cider, bringing the provincial total to 206. There are also 70 stores that sell wine.

Here’s the list of new locations that will be offering beer and cider in between the chip and pasta aisles of your grocery stores:

GTA:

  • Fortinos – Burlington – 1059 Plains Rd. E
  • Fortinos – Toronto – 330 Queens Plate Dr.
  • Fortinos – Oakville – 493 Dundas St. W.
  • Loblaws -Richmond Hill – 301 High Tech Rd.
  • Loblaws – Toronto – 650 Dupont St.
  • Loblaws – Toronto – 396 St. Clair Ave. W.
  • Loblaws – Toronto – 60 Carlton St.
  • Longo’s – Brampton – 7700 Hurontario St.
  • Longo’s – Toronto – 15 York St.
  • Longo’s – Vaughan – 9200 Weston Rd. W.
  • Metro – Brampton – 10886 Hurontario St.
  • Metro – Toronto – 89 Gould St.
  • Metro – Toronto – 100 Lynn Williams St.
  • Metro – Toronto – 735 College St.
  • Pat Mart – Mississauga – 3415-333 Dundas St. E.
  • Real Canadian Superstore – Ajax – 30 Kingston Rd. W.
  • Sobeys – Toronto – 147 Laird Dr.
  • Sobeys – Oakville – 1500 Upper Middle Rd.
  • Sobeys – Toronto – 81 St.Clair Ave. E.
  • Starsky Fine Foods – Mississauga – 3115 Dundas St. W.
  • Starsky Fine Foods – Mississauga – 2040 Dundas St. E.
  • Vince’s Martket – Sharon – 19101 Leslie St.
  • Walmart Supercentre – Brampton – 50 Quarry Edge Dr.
  • Walmart Supercentre – Mississauga – 100 City Centre Dr.
  • Walmart Supercentre – Bowmanville – Hwy #2 Bowmanville
  • Walmart Supercentre – Milton – 1280 Steeles Ave. E.
  • Walmart Supercentre – Oshawa – 1741 Harmony Rd.
  • Walmart Supercentre – Toronto – 799 Milner Ave.
  • Walmart Supercentre – Toronto – 1900 Eglinton Ave.
  • Walmart Supercentre – Mississauga – 800 Matheson Blvd.
  • Walmart Supercentre – Brampton – 30 Coventry Rd.
  • Walmart Supercentre – Woodbridge – 8300 Highway 27
  • Walmart Supercentre – Oshawa – 680 Laval Dr

West

  • Commisso’s Fresh Foods – Niagara Falls – 6161 Thorold Stone Rd.
  • FreshCo – Cambridge – 1 Hespeler Rd.
  • FreshCo – Hamilton – 905 Rymal Rd.
  • Loblaws – London – 3040 Wonderland Rd. S.
  • Real Canadian Superstore – Strathroy – 626 Victoria St.
  • Sobeys – Kitchener – 1187 Fischer-Hallman Rd.
  • Sobeys Waterloo – 94 Bridgeport Rd.
  • Sobeys – Orangeville – 500 Riddell Rd.
  • Sobeys – Stratford – 581 Huron St.
  • Walmart Supercentre – Stoney Creek – 510  Centennial Parkway N.
  • Walmart Supercentre – Welland – 102 Primeway Dr.
  • Walmart Supercentre – Kitchener – 1400 Ottawa St. S. Unit E
  • Walmart Supercentre – Windsor – 7100 Tecumseh Rd.
  • Walmart Supercentre – Woodstock – 499 Norwich Ave.
  • Walmart Supercentre – Brantford – 300 King George Rd.
  • Walmart Supercentre – Cambridge – 22 Pinebush Rd.
  • Walmart Supercentre – Sarnia – 1444 Quinn Dr.
  • Zehrs – Waterloo – 450 Erb St. W.
  • Zehrs – Guelph – 297 Eramosa Rd.
  • Zehrs – Guelph – 1045 Paisley Rd.

East 

  • Farm Boy – Kingston – 940 Futures Gate
  • Farm Boy – Ottawa – 1642 Merivale Rd.
  • Farm Boy – Ottawa – 3033 Woodroffe Ave.
  • Foodland (Midland) – Midland – 795 Blam Beach Dr.
  • Foodland (Vankleek) – Vankleek Hill – 5666 Highway 34
  • Loblaws – Barrie – 472 Bayfield St.
  • Monacan’s Your Independent Grocer – Ottawa – 685 River Rd.
  • Real Canadian Superstore – Simcoe – 125 Queensway E.
  • Walmart Supercentre – Barrie – 35 Mapleview Dr.
  • Walmart Supercentre – Kingston – 1130 Midland Ave.
  • Walmart Supercentre – Orleans – 3900 Innes Rd.
  • Walmart Supercentre – Peterborough – 1002 Chemong Rd.
  • Walmart Supercentre – Barrie – 450 Bayfield St.
  • Walmart Supercentre – Ottawa – 2210 Bank St.
  • Winchester Foodland – Winchester – 12015 Main St.

North

  • Food Basics – Sault Ste. Marie – 625 Trunk Rd.
  • Metro – Thunder Bay – 640 River St.
  • Parker’s Your Independent Grocer – North Bay – 1 Laurentian Ave.
  • Sobeys – Parry Sound – 25 Pine Dr.
  • Sobeys – Fenelon Falls – 15 Lindsay St.
  • Sobeys – Gravenhurt – 225 Edward St.
  • Walmart Supercentre – Thunder Bay – 777 Memorial Ave.
  • Walmart Supercentre – Timmins – 1870 Riverside Dr.

Click here to learn more about the grocery stores in Ontario getting beer and cider.


Canadian Tire To Test Home Delivery by End of 2017


Slowly but surely, Canadian Tire is making their way into the e-commerce game, and this latest development of adding home delivery to their lineup is just one of the 30 new endeavours that they’ll be undertaking in the next year to remain competitive in the ever shifting industry, said CEO Stephen Wetmore.

Canadian Tire currently only offers click and collect at their retail locations, which has kept them somewhat in the dark ages when it comes to online commerce. What’s interesting is that their other banners, like Mark’s, Sport Chek, Atmosphere, and ProHockey Life, all offer online shopping. But that’s all going to change, says Wetmore, who plans to test at-home delivery by the end of 2017.

Wetmore also announced that the company will be adding a new credit card and loyalty program.

The details for when – a more importantly, where – the home delivery testing will begin has yet to be released, but keep checking back for updates as we will continue to follow this story as it develops in the next coming months.

Click here to begin shopping at Canadian Tire.


Air Canada Replacing Aeroplan With In-House Loyalty Program in 2020


Canadians across the country woke up to some startling news on Thursday. Air Canada has decided to not renew their contract with Aeroplan provider, Aimia, and are instead branching off on their own in 2020 to create their own in-house loyalty rewards program.

The announcement came from an Air Canada press release, which quoted CEO Calin Rovinescu as believing that this decision was “the right one for our customers, our employees and our shareholders”.

The program won’t officially come into effect until June 30, 2020, and until that day, the program will remain intact and be “business as usual”. This means that you can continue using and collecting your Aeroplan points for the next three years, but as of June 30, 2020 the following will take place:

  • miles earned from Air Canada and Star Alliance flights will be credited to the new program
  • customers will then be able to redeem those miles for rewards, which will include Air Canada and Star Alliance partner flights
  • Aeroplan miles earned up until June 2020 will stay in your Aeroplan account, and will continue to be subject to the conditions of their program
  • Air Canada will continue to offer Aimia redemption seats for Aeroplan members after June 2020
  • frequent flyers will continue enjoying Air Canada Altitude status recognition
  • all Million Mile program qualification activity and status will also be honoured

The company says that the reason for starting their own loyalty program is because of the $10 billion worth of investments they have made into improving the flying experience on Air Canada flights and that through their own program “they will be able to take better care of customers by making decisions in real time that address specific needs”.

While Air Canada says that customers will safely be able to use their Aeroplan points after the June 2020 expiration, the Toronto Star reported that the CEO of Aimia is not so sure and that there are still a lot of details to be worked out.

Click here to read more about the Aeroplan and Air Canada loyalty program.


Cineplex Canada Family Favourites Movies Promotions: Heidi For $2.99/Ticket, Today, Saturday, May 13 at 11AM!


Cineplex Canada has released their new schedule. The Cineplex Canada Family Favourites Movies include:

  • Today, Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 11am the film Heidi, Adventure, Family, is the Family Favourites for $2.99 (1h 46m).

Here’s the upcoming movie every Saturday morning at 11am for Cineplex Family Favourites at $2.99 each:

May 2017:

  • Saturday, May 20, 2017: Storks
  • Saturday, May 27, 2017: Trolls

June 2017:

  • Saturday, June 3, 2017: Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children
  • Saturday, June 10, 2017: A Dog’s Purpose
  • Saturday, June 17, 2017: Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them
  • Saturday, June 24, 2017: The Muppet Movie

Click here to see a list of Cineplex participates in the Family Favourites event.

Click here to get tickets from Cineplex online


Food Recall Warning: Tiny Tummies Baby Food Inc. Recalled Scarlett’s Sweet Beets Blend Baby Food Due to the Potential Presence of Whole Pits or Pit Pieces


Tiny Tummies Baby Food Inc. is recalling Scarlett’s Sweet Beets Blend Baby Food from the marketplace due to the potential presence of whole pits or pit pieces. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

What you should do
Check to see if you have recalled product in your home. Recalled product should be thrown out or returned to the store where it was purchased.

There have been no reported injuries associated with the consumption of this product.

Click here to read more information about this recall.


McDonald’s Canada Releases Three New Salads


McDonald’s Canada knows that in the summertime, a lot of us can’t even stand the sight of piping hot food, so much as stomaching it. This probably explains why they’re releasing three fresh, new salads to their menu, which will include an asian sesame fusion salad, a greek salad, and a kale caesar salad.

The salads are definitely a healthier option to the standard Big Mac, but bare in mind that those dressings do pack a bit more caloric punch than you probably assume. The salads range in calories from 250-520, depending on if you get the grilled or fried chicken. But where the calories really add up is in the salad dressing section:

As you can see, should you get a kale caesar salad with crispy chicken (520) and then use the Pure Kraft Asiago Caesar Dressing (210), your seemingly ‘lighter’ take-out meal is adding up to 730 calories! In that case, you’d almost be better off getting the Big Mac, which has 520, and also has far less sodium than the fully dressed salad.

It is refreshing to see McDonald’s adding healthier options to their menu, but don’t be fooled into thinking that you’re eating better simply by eating something green. To keep your salad clean, you could instead opt for the Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing (only 120), and then only use half the dressing as opposed to the entire packet and save yourself an extra 60 calories.

Will you be trying McDonald’s new summer salads?

Click here to find the nearest McDonald’s location.


Food Recall Warning: Industry Recalled Certain Ground and Tenderized Meat Products Due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination


Industry is recalling certain ground and tenderized meat products from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

The following products were sold from specific locations in Ontario. Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased affected products should check with their retailer.

Click here to view all the recalled products.

What you should do

Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Food contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, mild to severe abdominal cramps and watery to bloody diarrhea. In severe cases of illness, some people may have seizures or strokes, need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis or live with permanent kidney damage. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Click here to read more information about this recall.


Food Recall Warning: Maple Leaf Breaded Chicken Oroducts Recalled Due to a Toxin Produced by Staphylococcus Bacteria


Maple Leaf Foods is recalling various breaded chicken products from the marketplace because they may contain the toxin produced by Staphylococcus bacteria. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

What you should do

Check to see if you have recalled product in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Food contaminated with Staphylococcus toxin may not look or smell spoiled. The toxin produced by Staphylococcus bacteria is not easily destroyed at normal cooking temperatures. Common symptoms of Staphylococcus poisoning are nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramping and fever. In severe cases of illness, headache, muscle cramping and changes in blood pressure and pulse rate may occur.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Click here to read more information about this recall.


Costco Canada Recalls Pekkle Brand Sleepers For Full Refund


You’ll remember how we posted the other day about an incident where a parent reported their child being scratched by one of the faulty Pekkle infant sleepers sold by Costco Canada. Well, as was rightfully suspected, the company responsible for manufacturing these sleepers, Lemur Group, is now formally recalling all of the sleepers sold at Costco between April 29, 2016 and April 14, 2017.

Lemur Group describes this in their letter as being a voluntary recall, as the metal snaps on the infant sleepers have been reported to fall off in some cases, which could potentially lead to your child being scratched (as was the case with the parent who initially filed the claim) or choking. There have been no choking cases reported, however.

If you’ve bought one of these Pekkle infant sleepers from Costco in the past year, then here’s what you’ll need to do to claim your full refund:

  • first, stop using the sleeper immediately
  • second, take the suspected sleeper to your nearest Costco location (it needn’t be the one that you originally bought it from)
  • and lastly, you will receive your refund

They do not say that you need any proof of purchase, like a receipt, but if you are concerned about this you can email [email protected] or call the customer assistance line, toll free, at 1-844-483-3868.

Click here to learn more about the Pekkle infant sleeper recall from Lemur Group.


Tim Hortons Offering Mother’s Day Timbits Bouquet


Tim Hortons in the US (and hopefully Canada with some good pressure from us Canadian customers) will be fashioning 24 of their best flavoured timbits into a ‘bouquet’ on Sunday, May 14 to help celebrate Mother’s Day, but again, this offer will only be available at participating locations that are south of the border.

The bouquet will cost $7.99 and will include flavours like Cinnamon Sugar, Apple Fritter, Old Fashioned Plain, Chocolate Glazed, and Honey Dip.

Would you buy a Mother’s Day timbit bouquet if they were being offered north of the border?


Shoppers Drug Mart to Start Selling Presto Cards


Shoppers Drug Mart will start selling Presto cards this spring! Initially, the cards will be on sale at ten Shoppers Drug Mart locations in Toronto. The program is expected to expand to more stores later this year.

TTC spokesperson, Brad Ross, said that the agency plans to stop selling older fare media like tokens and tickets by the beginning of 2018, and sometime next year will stop accepting any form of payment except Presto. The TTC’s monthly passes are expected to be migrated from Metropasses to Presto later this year.


Food Recall Warning: Certain Longo’s Brand Ground Meat Products Recalled Due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination


Longo’s Brothers Fruit Markets Inc. is recalling certain Longo’s brand ground meat products from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

The recalled products were sold from Longo Brothers Fruit Markets in Ontario.

What you should do

Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Food contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, mild to severe abdominal cramps and watery to bloody diarrhea. In severe cases of illness, some people may have seizures or strokes, need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis or live with permanent kidney damage. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

Click here to read more information about this recall.


Food Recall Warning: Aunt Jemima Brand Frozen Waffles and Frozen French Toast Slices Recalled Due to Possible Listeria Monocytogenes


Pinnacle Foods Canada Corporation is recalling Aunt Jemima Frozen Waffles & Frozen French Toast Slices from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

What you should do
Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

Click here to read more information about this recall.


Costco Canada Pulls Pekkle Baby Pajamas After Complaint Filed That Child Was Scratched by Product


After a complain was lodged on April 11, 2017 by a concerned parent who noticed their child had developed a scratch from one of Costco’s most popular baby clothing lines, the wholesale giant has made the decision to pull the product from the floor.

Earlier in April a parent noticed that their child had been scratched by one of Pekkle’s baby sleepers and as result of the injury an internal investigation into the matter is underway at the Montreal line’s parent company, Lemur.

A Lemur spokesperson said that they take the matter very seriously and that as soon as they learned about the problem with the clothing line they took all of the possibly affected product off the market.

Health Canada is currently weighing whether or not further action will be required after the internal investigation, but they are reportedly working very closely with Lemur and Costco to ensure a speedy and transparent recovery from the problem.

Meanwhile, on social media, Canadians seem to be having a mixed bag of reactions to the incident with Pekkle sleepwear:


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