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Northlight Bio Ethanol Portable Tabletop Fireplaces recalled due to fire hazard

Northlight Bio Ethanol Portable Tabletop Fireplaces have been recalled over a fire hazard.

“Immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Rona for further instructions on how to return the product,” Health Canada advises in a recall notice posted on Oct. 21. 

Recalled fireplaces were sold between January 2024 and October 2025.

Proclamation for Local Government Week 2025

Whereas the municipal level of government performs functions that significantly impact the day-to-day life of citizens throughout the world; and

Whereas the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO), the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) acknowledge and celebrate the significant role that municipal governments play in helping to define the character, priorities, physical make up and quality of...

Proclamation for Ontario Public Library Week 2025

Whereas October 19th to 25th, 2025, is celebrated across the province as “Ontario Public Library Week”; and

Whereas during this week, libraries and library partners raise awareness of the valuable role that libraries play in our lives and in our communities; and

Whereas the Arnprior Public Library serves as a community hub for lifelong learning and plays a vital role in helping citizens of all ages access the information and tools that they need to live, learn and work; and

Whereas the board, staff and...

Proclamation for Small Business Week 2025

Whereas Small Business Week has been recognized across Canada since 1981 as an opportunity to celebrate the small business owners who provide essential services, local jobs, and an invaluable touchpoint in our communities; and

Whereas the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) organizes Small Business Week to pay tribute to Canadian entrepreneurs; and

Whereas there are 1.1 million businesses in Canada, of which 98% of them have less than 100 employees and 38% of Canada’s small and medium-sized...

Proclamation for Waste Reduction Week 2025

Whereas October 20th to October 26th, 2025, marks Waste Reduction Week that has been recognized by municipalities, environmental groups and industry across Canada since 2001; and

Whereas Waste Reduction Week is a national environmental campaign that builds awareness around the issues of sustainability and responsible consumption, encourages choice for more environmentally responsible products and services, and promotes actions that divert more waste from disposal while conserving our natural...