Panera to remove ‘Charged Sips’ drink from Canada amid wrongful death lawsuits – National
Panera Bread is removing its caffeinated ‘Charged Sips’ drinks from its Canadian restaurants amid at least two wrongful death lawsuits stemming from consumption of the beverages. The restaurant chain plans to stop selling the beverages in Canada, a spokesperson confirmed…
B.C. man losing vision needs to find home for treasured book collection
In the 10 years since John William started to lose his vision, he’s been finding new ways to enjoy his vast personal library in Vancouver, B.C. Right now, that involves glasses and a magnifying glass with bright lights to illuminate…
‘Tar in a bottle’: Makeup brand faces backlash for jet-black foundation – National
A U.S. makeup brand is being slammed online by Black beauty influencers for offering an extremely dark black foundation shade that many have likened to black face paint. Critics say the shade is not made for real, human skin tones…
3 women diagnosed with HIV after ‘vampire facials’ at unlicensed U.S. spa – National
At least three women contracted HIV after receiving a trendy skincare treatment in New Mexico, according to a detailed report of the outbreak investigation. In a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the agency…
‘Trying not to die’: Tourism operators loaded with debt despite rising demand
Maureen Gordon has weathered hard times before. She and her husband began running ecotourism outfit Maple Leaf Adventures out of Vancouver about a month before the 9/11 terrorist attacks devastated international travel in 2001. The rebound was relatively quick. Fallout…
Thousands pack Surrey streets for Vaisakhi celebrations
One of the largest Vaisakhi celebrations in the world is underway in Surrey. Hundreds of thousands of people have packed the streets for the popular annual event. Organizers believe there will be more than 700,000 people at the event, a…
David Chang’s Momofuku to stop ‘chile crunch’ trademark battle after outcry – National
Momofuku, a food and restaurant brand started by food mogul David Chang, said it won’t defend its trademark on the name “chile crunch” after it sparked an outcry by sending cease-and-desist letters to other businesses using the term. Momofuku started…
RCMP’s ‘Name the Foal’ contest to name new police horses now open for entries
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The young horses could one day be part of the world famous Musical Ride — but first, they need names. The horses were born recently at a farm in Ontario that breeds…
‘Careful evaluation needed’: Seemingly contradictory studies of B.C.’s safer supply released
Peer-reviewed research is emerging about the possible impact of British Columbia’s safer supply program, which provides prescription alternatives to toxic illicit drugs. Two studies in international medical journals cast the strategy in a different light. One found the program was…
‘Oatzempic’ is gaining steam online. What is this weight loss trend? – National
A new social media craze is making the rounds with the emergence of a drink trend dubbed “oatzempic” promising remarkable weight loss outcomes. Yet, as excitement mounts, one nutrition expert cautions about the potential risks associated with this trend. The…