Pharmetics recalls over-the-counter drugs

A manufacturer is recalling drugs from pharmacy shelves.
Health Canada said the medications are all over-the-counter in-store brands made in 2007-2008.
So far, no one has been hurt by the drugs
Inspectors at the Pharmetics plant in Laval suspected there was possible contamination between product lines and mixups with expiry dates. 
The recall includes acetaminophen tablets, and sinus and back pain relief medications.
The stores affected include Pharmaprix, Jean Coutu, Proxim and Loblaws. 
If you have any of these medications at home, bring them to your point of purchase. 


Souled Out Sundays

CJLO DJs Sassafras and Sarsaparilla host Souled Out Sunday every 2nd Sunday of the month (Feb. 13th, Mar. 13th, April 10th, etc.) from 10pm - 3am at Casa Del Popolo (4873 Blvd. St-Laurent).


February 9th, 2011

Read by Sarah Deshaies

Produced by Nikita Smith

Stories by Michael Moore, Alina Gotcherian, Sarah Deshaies


"Reasonable accomodation" all over again with PQ kirpan motion

 

KirpanIn Provincial news, the dispute over Sikh kirpans is making a comeback in the Quebec legislature.

The Parti Quebecois announced on Tuesday it would introduce a motion barring Sikhs carrying ceremonial daggers from entering the National Assembly building.

Last month, four Sikhs were denied entry into the building because some refused to surrender their kirpans.

The Charest liberals said little then, but PQ member Louise Beaudoin commended the security guards for making the right choice.


More traffic problems looming for Montrealers

Think Montreal’s traffic situation is bad now?

According to a new report, it could get a whole lot worse during the reconstruction of the Turcot interchange. The QMI news service is reporting that half the lanes on the Ville Marie expressway will have to be shut down for 16 months.


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