Loblaw (Superstore an No Frills) Issues Baby Food Recall

The parent company of Superstore grocery stores has issued a recall of baby food due to the threat of possible food poisoning. Loblaw, whic also owns the Loblaws and No Frills grocery chains, has recalled it’s President Choice Organics brand Green Pea, Apple and Blueberry strained baby food. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency classified the 128 millilitre packets of the baby food with the expiration date of October 31st, 2017 as high risk. The Agency says the baby food may contain bacteria known to produce botulism – which can lead to serious illness and paralysis.

HRM Council to Decide on Free Wi-Fi Provider

Halifax Council is set to consider bids this week to provide free wireless internet access in downtown Halifax and Dartmouth. HRM received four bids to provide the service but city staff are recommending the tender be awarded to Bell Aliant at a cost of 2.6-million-dollars over five years. The tender calls for free wi-fi internet access to be provided for the Halifax and Dartmouth waterfronts, parade square and areas around the Halifax Central and North Memorial Libraries