Month: August 2014
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IdeaSpace: Torontonians Can Now Share Online Ideas and Solutions to Help Shape Toronto’s Future
The City of Toronto recently launched a new online engagement platform called IdeaSpace. It’s a year-long pilot project with the following objectives: increase engagement with Toronto residents; enable residents to connect with City staff; Daniel Fusca: Stakeholder Engagement, City Planning. Jason Diceman: Sr. Public Consultation Coordinator. give Toronto residents the opportunity to share online their…
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Health Hazard Alert: L’Alpette Cheese is Recalled
Due to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) inspection activities, Ferme Floralpe Inc. is recalling L’Alpette cheese from the marketplace because it may contain the toxin produced by Staphylococcus bacteria. Consumers should not consume the recalled product. Please click here for the product description and photo. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the…
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Toronto Transit Commission: New, Low-floor Streetcar and Service Changes Starting Aug.31, 2014
This video presents Meet Your New Ride, Toronto! TTC unveils its new streetcar. “On August 31, 2014, the next generation streetcar debuts on Toronto’s streets. The accessible, larger, air conditioned, modern, quiet and sleek streetcar takes to the 510 Spadina line, then all 11 streetcar routes over the next five years” in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.…
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Mandatory Labelling of Mechanically Tenderized Beef to Help Improve Food Safety for Canadians
This video presents “New health and safety labels on beef to prevent bacterial food poisoning.” “Mechanically tenderized beef now ID’d with sticker indicating cooking temp of 63 C.” Mechanically Tenderized Beef (MTB): Greater Risk of E. coli O157 Bacteria Contamination from MTB Products When Compared to Intact Cuts of Beef Here is Health Canada’s explanation. In…