Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd. is recalling Organic by Nature brand frozen Organic Sweet Peas from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

If you suspect you have become ill from eating a recalled product, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) recommends contacting your doctor.

This recall was triggered by a recall in another country. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled product from the marketplace.
Organic by Nature Sweet Peas – Organic (frozen) 2.5 kg Best by dates:
10.22.17
12.03.17
03.16.18 8 46358 00061 9

(Source: Government of Canada)

Madeleine Sherwood, a native from Montreal, Quebec starred in the stage and film versions of the Tennessee Williams classics Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Sweet Bird of Youth, has died. She was 93.

She is survived by her daughter Chloe, two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Wednesday, April 27 at 8 P.M., the Orchestre symphonique de Laval presents Verdi’s Requiem in partnership with Chœur de Laval, under the baton of conductor Alain Trudel.

It is impossible not to be moved by the Verdi’s Requiem. First performed in 1874, this Requiem Mass, instantly recognized by its thundering “Dies Irae”, embodies romanticism in every respect. The Orchestra welcomes four accomplished vocal soloists including the superlative tenor John Mac Master, ‘’a Canadian tenor with a huge, powerful voice’’ (New York Times) – and more than 100 choristers from Chœur de Laval. This essential work in the repertoire for choir and orchestra bursts forth with grandeur and moving eloquence. The vibrant and solemn atmosphere of Sainte-Rose-de-Lima Church and its excellent acoustics will immerse the audience in this masterpiece. Cushions available at church.

LES GRANDS CONCERTS SERIES : VERDI’S REQUIEM

Verdi’s Requiem
with Alain Trudel, conductor
Chantale Nurse, soprano
Renée Lapointe, mezzo-soprano
John Mac Master, tenor
Chad Louwerse, bass-baritone
In partnership with Chœur de Laval

It is with great sadness that the world learns today – Singer & Song writer “PRINCE” has died. He was 57.  – Prince died at his Minnesota estate, just days after he was rushed to the hospital with severe flu, after his private plane had to make an emergency landing.

The magnitude 7.8 quake was the strongest to hit the country since 1979. It was centered on Ecuador’s fishing ports and tourist beaches, about 170 kilometers northwest of the capital of Quito.

The Public Health Agency of Canada is collaborating with federal and provincial public health partners to investigate an outbreak of Hepatitis A infections in three provinces linked to the frozen fruit product: Nature’s Touch Organic Berry Cherry Blend. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a food recall warning advising Canadians of the recall of the frozen fruit product that has been distributed in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador.

The Public Health Agency of Canada advises Canadians not to consume the frozen fruit product Nature’s Touch Organic Berry Cherry Blend sold exclusively at Costco warehouse locations in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador.  If you suspect you have been exposed to the recalled product, or have symptoms consistent for Hepatitis A, see your health care provider immediately. Vaccination can prevent the onset of symptoms if given within two weeks of exposure.

The overall risk to Canadians is low. Hepatitis A is a disease that can cause inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis A can range in severity from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a severe illness lasting several months. You can get the Hepatitis A virus by eating contaminated food or water or through contact with an infected person’s stool. Adequate vaccination can protect against the Hepatitis A virus.

Investigation Summary
Currently, there are 12 cases of Hepatitis A in three provinces related to this outbreak: Ontario (9), Quebec (2), and Newfoundland and Labrador (1). Individuals became sick in February and March of this year. Some of the individuals who became ill have reported eating the recalled product. The majority of cases (58%) are male, with an average age of 37 years. Three cases have been hospitalized.

Who is most at risk?
Hepatitis A infections can occur among people of all ages; however, symptoms are likely to be more severe among the elderly and people with weakened immune systems.

What you should do to protect your health?
If you have Nature’s Touch Organic Berry Cherry Blend frozen fruit in your home, do not eat this product. For more information on this product including stores that these products were sold at, please read the recall notice.

If you are unsure whether a frozen fruit product you have in your home is part of the food recall warning, do not consume it. Secure the product in a plastic bag, throw it out and wash your hands with warm soapy water.

Symptoms
People infected with Hepatitis A can have a wide range of symptoms. Some do not get sick at all, though they can still spread the infection to others. Others may experience symptoms including fatigue and jaundice.

Most people with Hepatitis A develop the following symptoms two to seven weeks after being infected with the virus:

• fever
• loss of appetite
• stomach cramps
• jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
• dark urine
• fatigue

Symptoms are usually mild, and the illness usually lasts one to two weeks. Although severe cases can last several months, most people recover without treatment. It is rare for healthy adults to die from Hepatitis A, and the illness does not become chronic.

There is an approved vaccine for Hepatitis A. If you are immune to the Hepatitis A (because you already had the virus or you have been vaccinated), this will last your entire life.

What the Government of Canada is doing
The Government of Canada is committed to food safety. The Public Health Agency of Canada is leading the human health investigation of this outbreak and is in regular contact with its federal and provincial partners to monitor and take collaborative steps to address the outbreak.

Health Canada provides food-related health risk assessments to determine if the presence of a certain substance or microorganism poses a health risk to consumers.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency conducts food safety investigations into the possible food source of an outbreak.

The Government of Canada will continue to update Canadians if new information related to this investigation becomes available.

(SOURCE: Public Health Agency of Canada)

Doris was known as playing Raymond’s mom on “Everyone loves Raymond”, “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”, “Gramma’s Boy” and many other telephone shows.  On Sunday Doris passed away at the ago of 90.  She is survived by her son Michael.

Laval, April 5, 2016 – David De Cotis, President of the STL’s Board of Directors; Guy Picard, Director General of the STL (Société de transport de Laval), and Chantal Provost, President and Director General of the Chambre de commerce et d’industrie de Laval, are pleased to announce the launch of a new on-call shared taxi service for the Eastern Industrial Park between boulevards Lite and Leman. The Omni Brokerage Group Ltd has also joined the process, representing the area’s businesses.

“The STL is working in close collaboration with local actors to find adapted solutions that meet the needs of clients” explains David De Cotis. “When the Chambre de commerce et d’industrie de Laval and Omni Brokerage Group Ltd contacted us, we listened to their needs and developed a tangible solution”.

The route, stops and schedule for the taxi service are all established in advance, allowing for transfers to and from the regular STL network. The service has over 80 departures seven days a week. Clients who would like to use the service must reserve a spot at one of the scheduled stops by calling Co-Op Taxi Laval at 450 688-8700.

Reservations must be made at least 30 minutes before the departure time. To use the service, clients must be at the stop location they requested and show the driver their OPUS chip card with a valid fare for public transportation on the STL network. Information about the on-call taxi service is available at stl.laval.qc.ca, under the schedules and routes tab.

The issue of access to the industrial park via public transportation was raised by Chantal Provost following discussions at the Chambre’s business members’ meetings held in the fall. This collaboration between the STL and the Chambre came about following reflections on adapted transportation solutions to reduce the costs associated with commuting by car and to encourage greater accessibility for workers.

Nancy Salloum, Human Resources Director for the Omni Brokerage Group Ltd adds that “the implementation of an on-call shared taxi service is a solution that suits us perfectly for the time being. This service provides our employees with the advantages of public transit and allows us to determine the popularity of this type of service by the project’s end in December 2016. “

Guy Picard concluded by stating that “our mission is offering quality service to all taxpayers in the City of Laval. We have a team that truly understands how to implement optimal solutions that are best adapted to the specific needs of our clients.”