WASHINGTON – Hyundai is recalling 239,000 cars in the US because the seat belt pretensioners can explode and injure vehicle occupants. Three injuries have been reported, two in the U.S. and one in Singapore. In a letter to the Korean automaker, government regulators said that the driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt pretensioners can explode upon deployment and send shrapnel throughout …
Preterm birth complications during pregnancy
Toronto – Sometimes there can be preterm birth complications. Several pregnancies, infections, placenta abruption, less amniotic fluid and chronic conditions such as diabetes and high BP are all common causes of preterm birth. Vaginal spotting or light bleeding may occur in some cases, while others may notice a change in the type of vaginal discharge, watery, or bloody. In all these …
Toronto to begin LDD moth aerial spray
Toronto – The City of Toronto will implement the first round of its aerial spray program next week in several Toronto wards forecast to experience high populations of LDD (Lymantria dispar dispar) moth – at outbreak levels – in order to protect the tree canopy within those identified areas. A second aerial application is set to take place three to …
Tourism experiences in Edmonton and across Alberta
Alberta – Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, on behalf of Daniel Vandal, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan, announced federal support for a wide range of initiatives that will stimulate the local economy in Edmonton and position Alberta’s visitor economy for long-term growth. Martin Long, Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business and Tourism, Government of Alberta; Roger Kramers, …
Summer long lineup of festivals and events
BRAMPTON– The City of Brampton has an exciting summer of festivals and events ahead for the whole family to enjoy. From May 20 to September 11, residents and visitors are invited to enjoy Summer in the City; a 114-day season featuring nearly 100 days of programming that include: Festivals and events such as Pride 2022, National Indigenous Peoples’ Day and …
$2.4M for Mont‑Laurier Municipal Library
Mont-Laurier – Stéphane Lauzon, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Rural Economic Development and Member of Parliament for Argenteuil—La Petite-Nation, on behalf of Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and Chantal Jeannotte, Temporary Chair and Member of the National Assembly for Labelle, are pleased to announce financial assistance of $2,375,100 for the Mont-Laurier municipal library. The project …
Harmful UV rays
Toronto – Sunscreen cannot protect your skin from the harsh sun rays in summer. UV rays are not only harmful for skin but eyes as well. Use 100 per cent Ultraviolet (UV) protection sunglasses. So eye exercises to reduce tiredness and sleep well. Drink a lot of water during summer to keep skin replenished.
Quebec teen fastest Rubik’s cube solver
Quebec – A Quebec teen has broken a national record for the fastest time to solve a Rubik’s cube. However, the difference is, he was blindfolded. Elliott Kobelansky twisted a three-by-three cube into order in just 15.86 seconds – a period which includes studying the unsolved puzzle before putting on the blindfold.
Enjoy cherry blossom season in Brampton
BRAMPTON – It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for – Brampton’s cherry blossoms are in bloom. The City’s cherry blossoms are located at Joyce Archdekin Park along Main Street South, with an additional tree at the entrance to Gage Park. Cherry blossoms typically bloom in late April and in to May. The City of Brampton was gifted cherry blossoms …
Toronto adopts climate accountability framework
Toronto – Endorsed yesterday by Toronto City Council, the City of Toronto has created an Accountability and Management Framework to help shape the implementation of the TransformTO Net Zero climate action strategy. The Framework aims to ensure meaningful engagement with Toronto’s diverse communities and key stakeholders to provide oversight, ensure clear accountability, facilitate ongoing communication and guide the effective and …