The price of a Christmas dinner is more than 3% higher than last year, led by an increase in the price of frozen turkey, traditional puddings and sprouts. The total cost of 10 key items for a family of four nudged up 3.4% to £27.48 as rising prices of some of the most expensive ingredients … Read more
In a race to get on top of rising inflation, the government on Tuesday allowed tariff-free imports of crude soyabean and sunflower oils during this financial year and the next. The tax waiver will be subject to an annual cap of 2 million tons for each oil, which will more than suffice to meet the … Read more
A fireworks display won’t be part of the city of Kent’s Fourth of July Splash this year at Lake Meridian Park due to a lack of city parks and police staff. After a two-year absence due to COVID-19, the event also will run from just noon to 5 pm, with the park, 14800 SE 272nd … Read more
Festival Coquitlam is pleased to announce that the Teddy Bear Picnic Concert will return to Coquitlam on Sunday, June 12, 11 am – 4 pm with a toe tapping, kid bopping, live and in-person event for families at the Lake Lafarge Amphitheater at Town Center Park. This is the first in-person Teddy Bear Picnic Concert … Read more
Certainly a nice time of the year when it comes to weather right now. Some hot and humid days, but generally very pleasant conditions. Snow is far enough in our rearview mirrors that we have pretty much moved on from that season. But before we put everything away, hats off to all the snow plow … Read more
Christmas Day falls on a Saturday which means many facilities and services in Peterborough will see modified hours on Friday, Dec. 24 and/or closures during the holiday period to Monday, Jan. 3. Regular hours for most services will resume on Jan. 4. The City of Peterborough’s public works office remains open during the period. Urgent … Read more
Chocoholics went nuts for nuts this Christmas and avoided novelty chocolates, according to the boss of Hotel Chocolat. Hazelnuts, pistachios, peanut butter and pecan-based chocolates were hugely popular over the festive period. Shoppers also traded up to bigger boxes of chocolates as they were able to get together with family. In contrast, novelty chocolates such … Read more
For the approximately 15.2 million Jewish people in the world, this is a time to celebrate Passover — the festival commemorating the exodus of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery in the 1200s BC. This year the holiday runs from April 15 through April 22. As with other holidays, food is an important part of this … Read more
Luxury hampers Taking the effort out of trying to choose some of the best food we have to offer, the hamper is a hassle-free way of keeping your gourmand content this festive period. There are numerous options to choose from, with most of our best producers offering a selection of their wares. Co Armagh’s Ballylisk … Read more
Eat, drink and be merry at some of the hottest destinations in Toronto this holiday season It’s the most wonderful time of year to fall in love with Toronto. After last year’s very different holiday season, it’s finally time to break out the parkas, grab your friends and loved ones, sling on your mask and … Read more
