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RIBFEST is BACK!

avatar Gord Waters, 07/30/2022

The Rotary Ribfest is back after a long hiatus (2 years ago was the last one!) at Montebello Park this weekend through until Monday.   …

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CP Rail Strike – Things to Know

avatar Patty Hirsch, 03/21/2022

More than 3,000 CP Rail conductors, engineers, train and yard workers represented by Teamsters Canada Rail Conference are off on strike after a midnight deadline …

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PRESIDENT’S CHOICE SAUCES RECALLED

avatar Buzz, 05/05/2019

Loblaw Companies Ltd. is recalling various President’s Choice brand and PC Black Label brand sauces due to the potential presence of glass fragments.   The affected …

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no name™ beer launches in Ontario

avatar Paul Atkins, 02/12/2019

If you love beer and saving money, this new no name beverage is just the ticket…   Starting Friday, February 15th, you can find no …

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Canada Food Guide Changes

avatar Vivienne Lively, 01/24/2019

Remember the pyramid of food that you were to follow to keep healthy according to the Canada Food Guide?  Well, it’s been reviewed and it’s had …

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23rd Annual Niagara Icewine Festival This Weekend

avatar Vivienne Lively, 01/12/2019

For three weekends in January the Niagara region is transformed into wintery wonderland, celebrating one of Canada’s most cherished products, Ontario Icewine.   If you …

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Your Grocery Bill Could be Up By 3.5% in 2019 Says Annual Report

avatar Gord Waters, 12/23/2018

The average Canadian family can expect to spend $411 more on food in 2019, bringing their total yearly grocery bill to $12,157 thanks to more …

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A Door Closed and a Window of Opportunity Opened – The Story Behind George’s Greek Village

avatar Annie Silvester, 12/10/2018

(Main picture: George Kountourogiannis, owner of George’s Greek Village in St. Catharines, ON)   Since opening their doors in 2016, Georges Greek Village Restaurant in …

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Romaine Lettuce – THROW IT OUT NOW SAY HEALTH OFFICIALS

avatar Gord Waters, 11/21/2018

There has been another outbreak of  E.coli and if you have romaine lettuce, get rid of it say health officials…   The Public Health Agency …

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Extended Hours for Buying Booze

avatar Paul Atkins, 11/15/2018

Do you find the liquor store is just not open enough for you to make your purchases?  Well good news then, because Premier Doug Ford has …

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RETHINKING ENERGY DRINKS – STUDY SAYS KIDS SHOULD STAY AWAY

avatar Patty Hirsch, 09/11/2018

Energy drinks and sports drinks are super popular with kids but a study from the Canadian Paediatric Society says kids and teens shouldn’t drink  them because of …

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Second Cup Coffee Shops Converting to Cannibis?

avatar Patty Hirsch, 08/16/2018

The Second Cup coffee chain says it’s in the process of reviewing locations in Ontario to potentially convert them into cannabis retail stories.   The coffee chain says that …

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Eat These 4 Foods to Shed Weight!

avatar Patty Hirsch, 07/31/2018

First the bad news…lots of us have a few extra pounds that we are still trying to shed as we get into those summer duds…   …

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COSTCO – Grocery Delivery Coming…

avatar Buzz, 07/20/2018

The Costco shopping experience may become a thing of the past for some with an announcement by the wholesaler this week that grocery delivery service …

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Food & DrinkLocal Buzz

LOTS TO DO: Niagara VegFest this Weekend!

avatar Buzz, 06/01/2018

Niagara VegFest  is a great event that is coming to town for its 7th year at Market Square in St. Catharines this weekend and it …

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RECALL: PC Organics, Love Child Organics Baby Food

avatar Mark Stewart, 05/28/2018

Sixteen flavours of organic baby food pouches are being recalled due to a packaging defect.   Eight flavours of President’s Choice Organics and eight flavours …

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Salmonella Outbreak: Stoney Creek Restaurant

avatar Buzz, 05/26/2018

Hamilton Public Health are investigating a reported outbreak of Salmonella.   The Ole Gourmet restaurant in Stoney Creek is now closed after four people have …

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Eat Out Much? Food Report Says Restaurant Spending Will Reach Record Levels in 2018

avatar Laura Barbara, 05/23/2018

The annual food expenditure for a family of four is expected to rise by $348 to a total of $11,948 in 2018, according to a new …

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Doug Ford says Ontario PC’s Will Allow Beer, Wine In Corner Stores

avatar Vivienne Lively, 05/21/2018

Ford’s  announcement came on the heels of the Victoria Day Long Weekend.   He promised that Ontarians will soon be able to buy a case …

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Silversmith Brewing Gets $400 K in Government Funding

avatar Buzz, 04/10/2018

The Ontario Government through the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund is helping bolster an expansion at Silvermith Brewing Co. in Virgil  with a $400,000 grant.   …

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The Mediterranean Diet – The Key To a Long Life?

avatar Dr. Gifford Jones, 04/06/2018

Leonardo da Vinci once remarked, “Trifles make perfection and perfection is no trifle.” Trifles can make a huge difference in surgery, when building rockets, in …

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A New and Improved Timmie’s? $700 Million Dollar Reno May Be Brewing

avatar Buzz, 03/28/2018

Tim Horton’s is in the news again.  This time its about plans to do a major decorating overhaul to most of its Canadian locations over the …

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Awesome Popcorn Recipes – 4 COOL Ideas

avatar Vivienne Lively, 03/19/2018

Who doesn’t love popcorn?  The great thing about this snack is that it is not only easy to prepare, but, with a few twists you …

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Want Easy Weight Loss? Eat Beans

avatar Mark Stewart, 03/14/2018

Thoughts of sunny days , swim suits and shorts are coming to mind as winter ends and the spring and summer seasons get closer.  With that, …

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Bug Powder Coming to Grocery Shelves – Would You?

avatar Vivienne Lively, 03/06/2018

Brace yourself, because it looks like bugs could be the next big thing on our plate!   Loblaws, one of the country’s biggest retailers is …

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LAWSUIT THREATS as Virus Shuts Down Hundreds of Tim Hortons

avatar Buzz, 02/28/2018

Legal action is being threatened by a group representing a large group of Tim Hortons franchisees against the coffee chain’s parent company after a computer virus …

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LOBLAWS BREAD GIFT CARDS IN MAIL

avatar Laura Barbara, 02/26/2018

Remember those gift card sign ups for $25 from Loblaws after the bread scandal hit the fan?  You should see them in your mailbox soon! …

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EAT MORE VEGGIES AND FRUIT: Boost Mental Health in Just 2 Weeks

avatar Vivienne Lively, 01/29/2018

We all know fruits and veggies are great for your health.  But an incredible study now shows that you are actually improving your phychological health …

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Food & DrinkLocal Buzz

CHECK IT OUT! St. Catharines D’Lish Runs Until Feb 3rd!

avatar Buzz, 01/22/2018

If you’re looking for some great dining experiences locally, why not check out the downtown St. Catharines winter D’Lish event? This is an opportunity to …

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Protestors Gather at Timmie’s in Response to Minimum Wage Controversy

avatar Gord Waters, 01/10/2018

More than a dozen Tim Hortons locations across Ontario are being targeted for protests today in response to reports of how the coffee chain has responded …

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Shoppers Can Now Sign Up for $25 Loblaws Gift Card

avatar Buzz, 01/08/2018

You can sign up to  receive a $25 gift card from Loblaws that is being offered to grocery shoppers as an olive branch after the  …

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COSTCO Recalls Croissants

avatar Buzz, 01/07/2018

Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd. is recalling Kirkland Signature brand All Butter Croissants sold in certain stores in Ontario due to the possible presence of plastic. …

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Food Bills to Get HIGHER in New Year

avatar Laura Barbara, 12/13/2017

Food inflation is coming in 2018 and will acount for a 1-3% hike in your family’s grocery bill says a new report.   What that …

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JANES CHICKEN PRODUCTS RECALL

avatar Buzz, 10/18/2017

 Breaded chicken products sold under the Janes brand name are being recalled due to possible contamination from salmonella. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the uncooked …

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Ontario Considering Disposal Ban on Organics

avatar Patty Hirsch, 10/01/2017

Organic waste that isn’t sorted properly is reportedly wreaking havoc on our landfills and if improvements aren’t made, the province’s landfills could run out of …

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GEORGE’S GREEK VILLAGE RESTAURANT – Looking back at an Incredible Year…

avatar Annie Silvester, 08/16/2017

We caught up recently with George Kountourogiannis, owner of the hugely popular George’s Greek Village Restaurant in St. Catharines.   It’s been almost a year …

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Summer’s Cool Treat: Activated Charcoal Ice Cream

avatar Paul Atkins, 08/06/2017

Yes it’s true…activated charcoal is making its way into some pretty cool looking ice cream! Activated charcoal, a black detoxifying substance traditionally used medicinally to …

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YOGURT RECALL!

avatar Laura Barbara, 06/09/2017

Quebec-based company, Ultima Foods is recalling seven Iogo yogurt products because they may contain pieces of plastic. The  items were sold in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, …

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RECALL on Some Maple Leaf Breaded Chicken Products

avatar Buzz, 05/11/2017

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says that Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is recalling certain breaded chicken products because they may have a toxin produced by …

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FLOUR RECALL EXPANDED

avatar Patty Hirsch, 04/18/2017

In an updated warning, a national recall of flour due to E. coli contamination has been expanded to include 16 products. The Canadian Food Inspection …

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Produce Skyrockets in Price…

avatar Vivienne Lively, 04/11/2017

If you have been to the grocery store lately, you may have noticed the price of lettuce has gone through the roof!  Why is that?! …

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FLOUR RECALL

avatar Mark Stewart, 04/05/2017

Canada is now under a recall warning for a batch of Robin Hood all-purpose flour that may be contaminated with E. coli.  At this time …

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BREAKFAST TREND-MERMAID TOAST!

avatar Buzz, 03/29/2017

Well, it may not be the healthiest choice on the breakfast menu, but it sure is pretty! Mermaid Toast is the latest trend to catch …

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Big Mac, McChicken And Filet-O-Fish Sauces Coming To A Store Near You!

avatar Paul Atkins, 03/22/2017

If you are one of the millions of Canadians in love with McDonald’s sauces you will no longer have to try to throw it together yourself …

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Hate Counting Calories? Try THIS it WORKS

avatar Jeff Haden, 03/22/2017

Here’s the problem with most diets: They’re diets. Diets are sets of rules. Diets are things you follow. So what happens? You try the latest …

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VODKA RECALL: 81 Percent Alcohol Content

avatar Buzz, 03/03/2017

The Liquor Control Board of Ontario says labels on a single batch of Georgian Bay Vodka that say it is 40 per cent alcohol by volume, …

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PC Organics: BABY FOOD RECALL

avatar Buzz, 02/09/2017

A recall that originally was issued on Feb 3 by Loblaw Co. following a consumer complaint has expanded for PC Organics brand baby food due …

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Why Would God Have Made Wine So Good?

avatar Dr. Gifford Jones, 02/03/2017

Why do I like Cardinal Amand Richelieu? I’m not an expert theologian. But I remember the Cardinal was a leading character in The Three Musketeers, …

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Donut Lovers Rejoice! Timmie’s Introduces Churro Treats

avatar Gord Waters, 02/03/2017

Food trends seem to make the rounds everywhere eventually when the flavours catch on, so perhaps it’s no big surprise that your local Tim Horton’s …

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The Watermark Restaurant – An Elevated Dining Experience Perfect for the Holiday Season!

avatar Annie Silvester, 12/21/2016

If you are looking for an absolutely fabulous place to dine this holiday season with spectacular food and views, The Watermark Restaurant delivers on every …

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