CFIA recalls Hershey’s Kisses Creamy Milk Chocolate over undeclared almond

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall warning on Aug. 1, 2026, for Hershey’s Kisses – Creamy Milk Chocolate due to an undeclared almond ingredient. The affected products were distributed nationally, according to the agency. The recall matters for people with an almond allergy or sensitivity, who

Clarington mayor issues Emancipation Day statement citing Slavery Abolition Act

Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster issued an Emancipation Day statement on Aug. 1, 2026, which the Municipality of Clarington posted on its website the same day. In the statement, Foster focused on slavery in Canada and what he described as its ongoing impacts, while also pointing to the Slavery Abolition Act

Divya cumin powder sold in Ontario recalled due to presence of sand, CFIA says

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for Divya brand Cumin Powder sold in Ontario due to the presence of sand. The recall date is July 24, 2026, and the notice was originally published July 30, 2026. The recall affects a shelf-stable spice that may be

CFIA recall notice: Our Finest shrimp ring with cocktail sauce in Ontario due to chemical contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall notification for Our Finest Shrimp Ring with Mild Cocktail Sauce (240 g) distributed in Ontario because of chemical contamination with 3-amino-2-oxazolidinone. The recall date is July 24, 2026, and the agency’s notice was last updated July 28.

Clarington Civic Holiday schedule: most facilities closed Aug. 3, with limited hours at Courtice complex and Orono pool

Clarington’s Municipal Administrative Centre, Hampton Operations Depot, Clarington Animal Shelter and most recreation facilities will be closed on Civic Holiday Monday, Aug. 3, according to a municipal notice. The municipality said two recreation facilities will remain open that day: the Courtice Community Complex from 7 a.m. to 2

Clarington mayor issues condolence statement after death of Gord Lowery

Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster issued a condolence statement on July 28 following the death of Gordon (Gord) Lowery, in a post published on the Municipality of Clarington’s website. The statement identifies Lowery as a longtime figure in Orono’s amateur sports community and notes he was named Clarington’s

CFIA recalls Izem Energy drinks distributed in Ontario and Quebec over labelling issues

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall notice for Izem Energy brand energy drinks because of labelling and packaging issues, affecting products distributed in Ontario and Quebec. The agency lists the recall date as July 15, 2026, and says the notice was originally published July 24, 2026. The

CFIA recalls Cadbury Dairy Milk Oreo Candy (bar) for undeclared pistachio

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a food recall warning for Cadbury brand Dairy Milk Oreo Candy (bar) products that may contain pistachio that is not declared on the label. The products were distributed nationally in Canada and online, according to the agency’s notice dated July 24, 2026.

CFIA recalls Briine Pacific Tide sparkling spring water in Alberta over bulging cans

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall notification for Briine brand Pacific Tide Sparkling Spring Water because of bulging cans. The notice lists distribution as Alberta and says the affected product should not be used, sold, served or distributed. The recall date is July 17, 2026. For residents

CFIA recalls Westside Sauce Peanut Thai sold online, including in Ontario, due to spoilage

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) recalled Westside Sauce brand Peanut Thai on July 22, 2026, due to a spoilage concern. The CFIA’s recall notice was last updated July 23 and lists distribution online and in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan. Ontario residents who bought Westside Sauce

CFIA issues Class 2 recall notice for Izem Energy drinks in Quebec over labelling issues

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a Class 2 recall notice for Izem Energy “Boisson énergisante gazeuse” energy drinks distributed in Quebec, citing labelling issues. The recall date is listed as July 16, 2026, and the CFIA notice was last updated July 23, 2026. For residents and businesses,

Durham College recreation therapy graduate hired as Therapeutic Recreation Assistant at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville

Durham College recreation therapy graduate Kyle Repulles has been hired as a Therapeutic Recreation Assistant at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, after completing a field placement at Lakeridge Health Whitby, according to a college profile published July 22. For Bowmanville-area residents, the profile offers a snapshot of one route into hospital-