AGO head paid nearly $1M
The list of compensation in excess of $100,000 paid to Ontario public sector workers has been released. The former CEO of Ontario Power Generation earned more than $2 million and the CEO of the Art Gallery of Ontario nearly $1 million. cbc.ca |
Kids' jewelry a lead threat: Health Canada
Health Canada is urging parents to get rid of children's jewelry if they suspect it contains lead, in light of voluntary recalls for certain jewelry products in recent weeks. cbc.ca |
Plug-in hybrid battery gets federal boost
A battery being tested for plug-in Chrysler pickup trucks was one of 18 clean technology projects across Canada that have received a federal boost this week. cbc.ca |
Gambling website has merit: N.S. minister
Nova Scotia may launch its own online gambling website to protect gaming addicts who are at the mercy of unregulated offshore sites, the province's finance minister says. cbc.ca |
Goddess Gourmet issues M-Bar allergy alert
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Goddess Gourmet are warning people with peanut allergies to stay away from M-Bar brand organic chocolate-coconut bars. cbc.ca |