If you are a non-drinker or just want to enjoy a refreshing drink without alcohol, you might have ordered a mocktail at a bar or a restaurant. A mocktail is a drink that mimics a cocktail, but without the alcoholic ingredients. Mocktails can be made with fruit juices, soda, herbs,...
Sara Lee’s Australian business saved by local family group
What happened to Sara Lee in Australia? Sara Lee, the iconic frozen dessert brand, went into voluntary administration in October 2023, after facing financial difficulties due to rising costs, natural disasters, and supply chain disruptions. The company, which has been operating in Australia since 1971, appointed FTI Consulting as its...
Canada urged to continue its fight against neglected tropical diseases
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a group of 20 infectious diseases that affect more than 1.6 billion people, mostly in the poorest and most marginalized communities in the world. NTDs cause chronic pain, disability, stigma, and death, and trap people in a cycle of poverty and disease. NTDs also pose...
99-year-old Canadian swimmer shatters three world records in one day
A 99-year-old Canadian swimmer has amazed the world by breaking three world records in her age group in a single day. Betty Brussel, who lives in British Columbia, competed in the 400-meter freestyle, the 50-meter backstroke, and the 50-meter breaststroke events at a swim meet in Saanich on Saturday. She...