Legal group apologizes for cancelling speech by Peace by Chocolate owner over Gaza comment
April 8, 2025
A national legal group has apologized and begun an internal review after facing widespread criticism for cancelling a keynote speech by a prominent Syrian refugee.The Advocates’ Society last month rescinded an invitation to Tareq Hadhad, owner of the Nova Scotia confectioner Peace by Chocolate to speak at an event in June after some members expressed concern with the refugee-turned-entrepreneur’s posts about the ongoing Middle East conflict.
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Canada’s federal health authority has issued a recall warning for two medications over incorrect dosing concerns.Health Canada issued a recall for Life Brand Timed Release Melatonin 10mg on Tuesday, warning in a news release the product is labelled with incorrect dosing instruction.The affected lot numbers are 4D3965YA2, 4F4495YA2, 4F44961B0, 4F44962LH, 4H49262LH and 5C47764ES.
April 18, 2025 - 21:49 | | The Globe and Mail
Right-hander Bowden Francis allowed a run in six innings, while George Springer belted two hits and scored twice to lift the Toronto Blue Jays to a 3-1 win over the Seattle Mariners in Friday's opener of a three-game series against the Seattle Mariners.
April 18, 2025 - 21:42 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Ottawa
Some residents north of Highway 16 near Elk Island National Park have been ordered to evacuate due to an out-of-control wildfire that has spread to multiple structures in the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village.
April 18, 2025 - 21:00 | | CBC News - Canada
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