Thursday, September 4, 2008

Court upholds protection law for women, abortion clinics in B.C. This is good!

This is good news for all women!!!


CBC News
The B.C. Court of Appeal has dismissed a challenge to the so-called bubble-zone law aimed at protecting women's access to abortion clinics in the province.
Donald David Spratt and Gordon Stephen Watson mounted the constitutional challenge after they were convicted of violations under the Access to Abortion Services Act in August 2000.
'You don't have freedom of speech in British Columbia — that's what that means.'— Donald David Spratt
Spratt and Watson were convicted because they protested within an "access zone" prohibited under the law outside a Vancouver abortion clinic. They carried signs and spoke against abortion to women entering and leaving the Everywoman's Health Centre, which first opened in 1988 and had been a continuing target of anti-abortionists.
The men appealed to the B.C. Supreme Court, but their case was dismissed in May 2002. Two years later they made their case to the Appeal Court on the grounds that the bubble zone law violated their rights of freedom and expression under the Charter of Rights.
The B.C. Court of Appeal ruling on Thursday said that while the right to oppose abortion is constitutionally protected, the purpose of the provincial law to protect vulnerable women and those who provide for their care justified limiting protesters' rights.
"The purpose or objective of the [Access to Abortion Services] Act is sufficiently important to justify a limitation on the way in which freedom of expression is exercised in an area adjacent to the facilities providing abortion services," it said.
The B.C. government enacted the law in June 1995, seven months after a Vancouver doctor who performed abortions was shot in his home and almost died. The bubble zone is an area within a 50-metre radius of a facility where anti-abortion protesters are not allowed.
Spratt and Watson said on Thursday the court's decision fails to protect free speech in B.C.
"You just heard a judge say you don't have freedom of speech in British Columbia — that's what that means," Watson said.
"Basically it means you have a two-tier system of justice," Spratt said. "If you're a profiler or an unborn baby in this society your rights mean nothing."

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

So, we have an election Oct. 14/08. How fun!!!!

For the record, just because I have a blogger tag called conservative party of Canada, doesn't mean I love them. In fact my perspective of them would have more in common with a metaphor, a wolf in sheeps clothing and the wolf and I certainly do not get along. According to the latest poll, they are going to get a majority government in which case I will not be pleased. There is a reason why they have not been in power in the last 15 years. They are usually a bunch of hot-heads who believe in 19th century values such as pro-life, but due to the ruling by the Supreme Court of Canada in 1988, they havn't been able to fulfil that dream. They also have no plans for improving the environment but that is not surprising as some of their biggest donors are big oil companies. The party is also known for some very obvious political theatrics. Most recently, P.M. Harper was photographed taking one of his kids to school after the summer break. It is a nice thing for a dad to do and I am not attacking that, however, if you're trying to play up your family values which is what the religious right lives for, then it was a wonderful photo-op. By the look on the child's face, he was not pleased to see the cameras. You can tell by the tone of this blog, I am not a fan of the conservatives. I never have been and most likely, never will be. I will slam the the conservatives and throw my support behind any other party in Canada but I will never tell you which one.

Sunday, August 31, 2008

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Listeria Investigation and Recall - 2008Main Page List of Recalled Products - EST 97B Additional Products
Products Recalled on August 30, 2008
The following King Bean Wholesalers sandwiches are affected by this alert. These sandwiches were sold in stores located in New Westminster, Surrey and Langley, British Columbia. (Health Hazard Alert - 2008-08-30)
Product
UPC
Best Before Dates up to and Incl.
Roast Beef Sandwich
6 26403 00103 3
01-Sep-08
Roast Beef Kaiser
6 26403 00878 0
01-Sep-08
Roast Beef and Sub
6 26403 00070 8
01-Sep-08
Roast Beef Sub
6 26403 00030 2
01-Sep-08
Products Recalled on August 29, 2008
The following ready-to-eat deli meats, vacuum packed in stores, are affected by this alert. They were sold from some of the Co-op Atlantic stores in Atlantic provinces, Magdalen Islands of Quebec. (Health Hazard Alert - 2008-08-29)
Product
Best Before Dates up to and Incl.
ML Breaded Mock Chicken
08/09/07
ML Macaroni & Cheese Loaf
08/09/07
Coorsh Pastrami Eye
08/09/07
ML Wax Bologna
08/09/14
Maple leaf Deli Bologna
08/09/14
Shopsy’s Montreal Style Smoked Meat
08/09/14
Bittner’s Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
08/09/14
The following sausages sold at Country Traditions, Taste of Country, and Country Farm Supply stores in Ontario are affected. (Health Hazard Alert - 2008-08-29)
Brand / Stores
Product
Best Before dates up to and including
Country Traditions
Premium Quality Kielbassa Sausage
Oct 22/08
Taste of Country
Extra Lean Ham Kielbassa
Oct 22/08
Country Farm Supply
Kielbassa All Ham Smoked Sausage
Fresh Until Oct 22/08
The following products were made and sold at Safeway stores in British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Saskatchewan. (Health Hazard Alert - 2008-08-29)
Product
UPC
Packed On dates Up to and including
Best Before dates up to and including
Self Serve - Lumberjack Sandwich Whole
211823 509995
08 AU 24
08 AU 26
Self Serve - Lumberjack Sandwich Half
219456 804999
08 AU 24
08 AU 26
Self Serve - Lumberjack Sandwich /100G
219465 812671
08 AU 24
08 AU 26
Self Serve - Lumberjack Sandwich Quarter
221131 602998
08 AU 24
08 AU 26
Self Serve - Basic Sub Whole Deli Counter 350G
229800 204597
08 AU 24
08 AU 26
The affected product, Reduced Cold Cut Ends were packaged in clear, vacuum packaged, plastic bags of various weights. All Best Before Dates up to and including August 27, 2008 are affected by this alert. This product was sold at some A&P, Dominion, Loeb and The Barn stores in Ontario. (Health Hazard Alert - 2008-08-29)
This recall is being initiated as these meats were products recalled by Maple Leaf Consumer Foods, Burlington, ON. The following ready-to-eat deli meats, vacuum packed in stores, are affected by this alert. They were sold in certain Metro, Richelieu, Ami and Gem stores in Quebec. (Health Hazard Alert - 2008-08-29)
Product
Size
Best Before Dates up to and Incl.
ML or Maple Leaf Waxed Bologna
Various weights
05 SE 2008
ML or Maple Leaf Regular Bologna
Various weights
05 SE 2008
BI or Bittners Oven Rst Turkey Breast
Various weights
05 SE 2008
Products Recalled on August 28, 2008
The following products were sold in Sobeys and Foodland stores in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland & Labrador. (Health Hazard Alert - 2008-08-28)
Product
UPC / PLU
Size
Best Before dates up to and including
Hospitality Tray
217536
14"
Aug 27, 08
Hospitality Tray
217535
12"
Aug 27, 08
Value Variety Tray
217533
16"
Aug 27, 08
Party Delight Tray Storemade
227555
12"
Aug 27, 08
Party Delight Tray Storemade
217525
16"
Aug 27, 08
Baguette Club House
247274
330 g
Aug 26, 08
Club Sandwich
227211
140 g
Aug 25, 08
Dagwood Sandwich
256526
775 g
Aug 26, 08
Dagwood Sandwich Half
256527
388 g
Aug 26, 08
Deli Mixed Lunch PkValue Subs
245788
225 g
Aug 26, 08
Deli Mixed Two PackValue Subs
245785
450 g
Aug 26, 08
Deli Mixed Value Subs
217050
900 g
Aug 26, 08
Mixed Meat Plate
216853
345 g
Aug 27, 08
Variety Pack Sub, 6 inchHam Turkey Roast Beef
217249
675 g
Aug 27, 08
Turkey Brst & Ched Chse
247219
140 g
Aug 26, 08
Turkey Ciabatta
247265
135 g
Aug 26, 08
Turkey Club Wrap White
227266
120 g
Aug 25, 08
Club Wrap Turkey ½
267232
160 g
Aug 25, 08
Turkey Sandwich
217266
170 g
Aug 25, 08
Turkey Sub Single 6 inch
217257
225 g
Aug 27, 08
Turkey Sub Value Pack
217265
508 g
Aug 27, 08
The following products were sold in Sobeys and IGA stores in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario. ( Health Hazard Alert - 2008-08-29 Health Hazard Alert - 2008-08-28)
Please note that following products are not carried by any of the MarketPlace IGA stores, Fort Langley IGA (#72) and the Port McNeill IGA (#20).
Product
UPC / PLU
Size
Best Before dates up to and including
Turkey & Provolone Sandwich
217244
1
2008 AU 26
Turkey & Bacon Wrap
257266
1
2008 AU 26
3 Pack Subs
257252
1
2008 AU 26
Dagwood 1/4 Loaf
247227
1
2008 AU 26
Dagwood ½ Loaf
247276
1
2008 AU 26
Dagwood Sandwich Loaf Whole
277584
1
2008 AU 26
Meat Ends (cryovac)
15876
1
2008 SE 07
The following deli meats, vacuum packed in stores, were sold in IGA, Bonichoix, Tradition, and Omni stores in Quebec. (Health Hazard Alert - 2008-08-28)
Product
UPC / PLU
Size
Best Before dates up to and including
Bologne Cire ML /Waxed Bologna ML
216124 or 206124
Variable weight
04 SE 2008
Bologne Ord. Viking ML /Viking Bologna ML
216123 or 206123
Variable weight
04 SE 2008
Salami Maple Leaf
216126 or 206126
Variable weight
04 SE 2008
Pepperoni Maple Leaf
216121 or 206121
Variable weight
04 SE 2008
Poit Dinde Des. Four. Bitt
216101 or 206101
Variable weight
04 SE 2008
The following products were made and sold at Loblaws, Loblaw Superstore, and Real Canadian Superstore in Ontario. (Health Hazard Alert - 2008-08-28)
Product
UPC
Pack On Dates Up to and including
Best Before Dates up to and including
Foccacia With Turkey Breast
229203000000
August 24, 2008
August 25, 2008
Meals to Go Turkey Sandwich Bagette
274263000002
August 24, 2008
August 25, 2008
Turkey Wrap Sandwich
229538000003
August 24, 2008
August 25, 2008
Grilled Turkey Sandwich
229187000003
August 24, 2008
August 25, 2008
Grilled Turkey Sandwich
300360
August 24, 2008
August 25, 2008
Ultimate Club Sandwich
229193000004
August 24, 2008
August 25, 2008
Swiss Style Sandwich Turkey
229193000004
August 24, 2008
August 25, 2008
Swiss Style Turkey and Havarti
279161000000
August 24, 2008
August 25, 2008
Baguette Turkey Havarti
272128000000
August 24, 2008
August 25, 2008
Rustic Turkey Havarti
272257000000
August 24, 2008
August 25, 2008
The following products were made and sold at Loblaws and Provigo in Quebec. (Health Hazard Alert - 2008-08-28)
Product
UPC
Pack On Dates Up to and including
Best Before Dates up to and including
Meals to Go Submarine Bologna
271172000000
August 24, 2008
August 27, 2008
Meals to Go Submarine Italian
271183000005
August 24, 2008
August 27, 2008
Meals to Go Submarine Ham
271180000009
August 24, 2008
August 27, 2008
The product affected by this alert is Big Glen Sandwich, with no UPC code, and Best Before dates up to and including Aug 30/08. This sandwich was sold through vending machines in Eastern Ontario. (Health Hazard Alert - 2008-08-28)
Product
UPC
Best Before Dates up to and including
Big Glen Sandwich
--
Aug 30/08
The following ready-to-eat deli meats sold at Delta Country Market, Delta, Ontario are affected by this alert. (Health Hazard Alert - 2008-08-28)
Product
Best Before Dates up to and Incl.
Maple Leaf Salami
08.SEP.12
Maple Leaf Waxed Bologna
08.SEP.12
Bittners Ham and Bacon Baked Meatloaf
08.SEP.15
Oven roasted turkey breast was sold at the deli counter from two White House Meats locations on Bloor Street and Bayview Avenue, and a small quantity was also sold from the Bayview location in approximately 200g vacuum packed plastic bags bearing name, Oven Roasted Turkey Breast. The affected oven roasted turkey breast was last sold on Sunday August 24, 2008. (Health Hazard Alert - 2008-08-28)
The following Cooked Ham and Salami sandwiches and Deli Lunch Box Wraps sold in Sobeys, Foodland and IGA stores in Ontario are affected by this alert. (Health Hazard Alert - 2008-08-28)
Product
UPC
Size
"Packed On" dates up to and including
4Pk Cooked Ham and Salami Subs Whole Wheat
257254 307991
900 g
2008 AU 24
4Pk Cooked Ham and Salami Subs White
227257 307991
900 g
2008 AU 24
2Pk Cooked Ham and Salami Subs Whole Wheat
237214 404397
450 g
2008 AU 24
2Pk Cooked Ham and Salami Subs White
217229 404391
450 g
2008 AU 24
Cooked Ham and Salami Sub Whole Wheat
257253 002580
225 g
2008 AU 24
Cooked Ham and Salami Sub White
217237 002596
225 g
2008 AU 24
Deli Lunch Box Wrap Whole Wheat
267214 603599
230 g
2008 AU 24
Deli Lunch Box Wrap White
227271 603598
230 g
2008 AU 24
Products Recalled on August 27, 2008
The following Cooked Ham and Salami sandwiches sold in Sobeys, Foodland and IGA stores in Ontario are affected by this alert. (Health Hazard Alert - 2008-08-27)
Product
UPC
Size
"Packed On" dates up to and including
4Pk Cooked Ham and Salami Subs Whole Wheat
257254 307991
900 g
2008 AU 24
4Pk Cooked Ham and Salami Subs White
227257 307991
900 g
2008 AU 24
2Pk Cooked Ham and Salami Subs Whole Wheat
237214 404397
450 g
2008 AU 24
2Pk Cooked Ham and Salami Subs White
217229 404391
450 g
2008 AU 24
Cooked Ham and Salami Sub Whole Wheat
257253 002580
225 g
2008 AU 24
Cooked Ham and Salami Sub White
217237 002596
225 g
2008 AU 24
The following Kirkland Signature brand platters were sold through Costco Wholesale stores nationally. (Health Hazard Alert - 2008-08-27)
Product
UPC
Best Before Dates up to and Incl.
Kirkland Signature Croissant Platter
0 00000 29048 7
08 AU 28
Kirkland Signature Meat & Cheese Platter
0 00000 10683 2
08 AU 29
Products Recalled on August 26, 2008
These sandwiches have been distributed in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. (Health Hazard Alert - 2008-08-26)
Brand
Product
Size
UPC
Best Before up to and including
Irving
Roast Beef with Cheddar Cheese Sandwich
200 g
0 50365 01013 8
08 AU 22
Irving
1/4 Lb King Roast Beef Sub
194 g
0 50365 01037 4
08 AU 22
Irving
½ Lb King Roast Beef Sub
388 g
0 50365 01034 3
08 AU 22
Irving
Roast Beef and Cheese Wrap with Chipotle Sauce
230 g
0 50365 01018 3
08 AU 22
Sub Delicious
Meat Pita Sandwich twist
165 g
0 55742 98003 5
08 SE 3
Sub Delicious
Deli Meat Clubhouse Sub
210 g
0 55742 98018 9
08 SE 3
Sub Delicious
Beef & Cheese Sub
190 g
0 55742 98012 7
08 SE 3
Sub Delicious
Belly Buster Club Sub
274 g
0 55742 98105 6
08 SE 3
Sub Delicious
Belly Buster Roast Beef Sub
258 g
0 55742 98107 0
08 SE 3
Sub Delicious
Clubhouse Sandwich
210 g
0 55742 98020 2
08 SE 3
Needs
Clubhouse Sandwich on Ciabatta
209 g
0 55742 98080 3
08 AU 26
The following Fresh 2 Go (F2GO) brand have been distributed in Ontario through selected A & P and Dominion stores. (Health Hazard Alert - 2008-08-26)
Product
UPC
Size
"PKGD on" dates up to and including
Roast Turkey Club Ciabatta
223978 804883
265 g
08.AU.24
Roast Turkey & Spinach Wrap
223977 804351
215 g
08.AU.24
Roast Turkey & Swiss Cheese Ciabatta
223984 804884
265 g
08.AU.24
Products Recalled on August 25, 2008
The following Safeway brand and TakeAwayCafé brand sandwiches are affected by this alert. (Health Hazard Alert - 2008-08-25)
Safeway brand Gold Standard Sandwiches
Product
UPC
Best Before Dates up to and Incl.
Lumberjack (Whole)
58200 00460
AU 25
Lumberjack (Half)
58200 00462
AU 25
Lumberjack (Quarter)
58200 00464
AU 25
Ciabatta Club
58200 00472
AU 25
Beef and Blue Cheese Focaccia
58200 00490
AU 25
Italian Focaccia
58200 00480
AU 25
Italian Hoagie
58200 00486
AU 25
Traditional Hoagie
58200 00476
AU 25
Basic Sub
58200 00466
AU 25
Black Forest Ham and Swiss Cheese
58200 00470
AU 25
Roast Beef and Cheddar
58200 00474
AU 25
Turkey and Havarti
58200 00468
AU 25
TakeAwayCafé brand Mac’s Sandwiches
Product
UPC
Best Before Dates up to and Incl.
Roast Beef Submarine
89048 03110
08 SE 03
Pizza Submarine
89048 03108
08 SE 03
Our Super Submarine
89048 03109
08 SE 03
Chicken Club Sub
89048 03111
08 SE 10
Hoagie Sub with Sausage
89048 03107
08 SE 07
Sirloin Pepperjack (small)
89048 03118
08 AU 28
Sirloin Pepperjack (large)
89048 03119
08 AU 28
Monterey Jack Chicken (small)
89048 03121
08 AU 28
Monterey Jack Chicken (large)
89048 03120
08 AU 28
Meat Lover’s (small)
89048 03117
08 AU 28
Meat Lover’s (large)
89048 03116
08 AU 28
Ham and Cheese
89048 03123
08 AU 28
Sirloin Kaiser
89048 03124
08 AU 28
Chicken Kaiser
89048 03125
08 AU 28
Chicken Wrap
89048 03126
08 AU 28
Products Recalled on August 22, 2008
The affected product, Shopsy's deli-fresh Classic Reuben, is sold in a 180 g package bearing UPC 7 76393 17001 8 and Best Before dates AU 22 and AU 24. (Health Hazard Alert - 2008-08-22)
Store Name
Location
Shoppers Drug Mart
390 Queens Quay, Toronto
Shoppers Drug Mart
388 King Street West, Toronto
Shoppers Drug Mart
10 Dundas Street, Toronto
Shoppers Drug Mart
465 Yonge Street, Toronto
Shoppers Drug Mart
4990 Yonge Street, Toronto
Shoppers Drug Mart
5776 Yonge Street, Toronto
Bloor Superfresh Mart
186 Bloor Street, Toronto

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Products Recalled on August 30, 2008
The following King Bean Wholesalers sandwiches are affected by this alert. These sandwiches were sold in stores located in New Westminster, Surrey and Langley, British Columbia. (Health Hazard Alert - 2008-08-30)
Product
UPC
Best Before Dates up to and Incl.
Roast Beef Sandwich
6 26403 00103 3
01-Sep-08
Roast Beef Kaiser
6 26403 00878 0
01-Sep-08
Roast Beef and Sub
6 26403 00070 8
01-Sep-08
Roast Beef Sub
6 26403 00030 2
01-Sep-08
Products Recalled on August 29, 2008
The following ready-to-eat deli meats, vacuum packed in stores, are affected by this alert. They were sold from some of the Co-op Atlantic stores in Atlantic provinces, Magdalen Islands of Quebec. (Health Hazard Alert - 2008-08-29)
Product
Best Before Dates up to and Incl.
ML Breaded Mock Chicken
08/09/07
ML Macaroni & Cheese Loaf
08/09/07
Coorsh Pastrami Eye
08/09/07
ML Wax Bologna
08/09/14
Maple leaf Deli Bologna
08/09/14
Shopsy’s Montreal Style Smoked Meat
08/09/14
Bittner’s Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
08/09/14
The following sausages sold at Country Traditions, Taste of Country, and Country Farm Supply stores in Ontario are affected. (Health Hazard Alert - 2008-08-29)
Brand / Stores
Product
Best Before dates up to and including
Country Traditions
Premium Quality Kielbassa Sausage
Oct 22/08
Taste of Country
Extra Lean Ham Kielbassa
Oct 22/08
Country Farm Supply
Kielbassa All Ham Smoked Sausage
Fresh Until Oct 22/08
The following products were made and sold at Safeway stores in British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Saskatchewan. (Health Hazard Alert - 2008-08-29)
Product
UPC
Packed On dates Up to and including
Best Before dates up to and including
Self Serve - Lumberjack Sandwich Whole
211823 509995
08 AU 24
08 AU 26
Self Serve - Lumberjack Sandwich Half
219456 804999
08 AU 24
08 AU 26
Self Serve - Lumberjack Sandwich /100G
219465 812671
08 AU 24
08 AU 26
Self Serve - Lumberjack Sandwich Quarter
221131 602998
08 AU 24
08 AU 26
Self Serve - Basic Sub Whole Deli Counter 350G
229800 204597
08 AU 24
08 AU 26
The affected product, Reduced Cold Cut Ends were packaged in clear, vacuum packaged, plastic bags of various weights. All Best Before Dates up to and including August 27, 2008 are affected by this alert. This product was sold at some A&P, Dominion, Loeb and The Barn stores in Ontario. (Health Hazard Alert - 2008-08-29)
This recall is being initiated as these meats were products recalled by Maple Leaf Consumer Foods, Burlington, ON. The following ready-to-eat deli meats, vacuum packed in stores, are affected by this alert. They were sold in certain Metro, Richelieu, Ami and Gem stores in Quebec. (Health Hazard Alert - 2008-08-29)
Product
Size
Best Before Dates up to and Incl.
ML or Maple Leaf Waxed Bologna
Various weights
05 SE 2008
ML or Maple Leaf Regular Bologna
Various weights
05 SE 2008
BI or Bittners Oven Rst Turkey Breast
Various weights
05 SE 2008
Products Recalled on August 28, 2008
The following products were sold in Sobeys and Foodland stores in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland & Labrador. (Health Hazard Alert - 2008-08-28)
Product
UPC / PLU
Size
Best Before dates up to and including
Hospitality Tray
217536
14"
Aug 27, 08
Hospitality Tray
217535
12"
Aug 27, 08
Value Variety Tray
217533
16"
Aug 27, 08
Party Delight Tray Storemade
227555
12"
Aug 27, 08
Party Delight Tray Storemade
217525
16"
Aug 27, 08
Baguette Club House
247274
330 g
Aug 26, 08
Club Sandwich
227211
140 g
Aug 25, 08
Dagwood Sandwich
256526
775 g
Aug 26, 08
Dagwood Sandwich Half
256527
388 g
Aug 26, 08
Deli Mixed Lunch PkValue Subs
245788
225 g
Aug 26, 08
Deli Mixed Two PackValue Subs
245785
450 g
Aug 26, 08
Deli Mixed Value Subs
217050
900 g
Aug 26, 08
Mixed Meat Plate
216853
345 g
Aug 27, 08
Variety Pack Sub, 6 inchHam Turkey Roast Beef
217249
675 g
Aug 27, 08
Turkey Brst & Ched Chse
247219
140 g
Aug 26, 08
Turkey Ciabatta
247265
135 g
Aug 26, 08
Turkey Club Wrap White
227266
120 g
Aug 25, 08
Club Wrap Turkey ½
267232
160 g
Aug 25, 08
Turkey Sandwich
217266
170 g
Aug 25, 08
Turkey Sub Single 6 inch
217257
225 g
Aug 27, 08
Turkey Sub Value Pack
217265
508 g
Aug 27, 08
The following products were sold in Sobeys and IGA stores in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario. ( Health Hazard Alert - 2008-08-29 Health Hazard Alert - 2008-08-28)
Please note that following products are not carried by any of the MarketPlace IGA stores, Fort Langley IGA (#72) and the Port McNeill IGA (#20).
Product
UPC / PLU
Size
Best Before dates up to and including
Turkey & Provolone Sandwich
217244
1
2008 AU 26
Turkey & Bacon Wrap
257266
1
2008 AU 26
3 Pack Subs
257252
1
2008 AU 26
Dagwood 1/4 Loaf
247227
1
2008 AU 26
Dagwood ½ Loaf
247276
1
2008 AU 26
Dagwood Sandwich Loaf Whole
277584
1
2008 AU 26
Meat Ends (cryovac)
15876
1
2008 SE 07
The following deli meats, vacuum packed in stores, were sold in IGA, Bonichoix, Tradition, and Omni stores in Quebec. (Health Hazard Alert - 2008-08-28)
Product
UPC / PLU
Size
Best Before dates up to and including
Bologne Cire ML /Waxed Bologna ML
216124 or 206124
Variable weight
04 SE 2008
Bologne Ord. Viking ML /Viking Bologna ML
216123 or 206123
Variable weight
04 SE 2008
Salami Maple Leaf
216126 or 206126
Variable weight
04 SE 2008
Pepperoni Maple Leaf
216121 or 206121
Variable weight
04 SE 2008
Poit Dinde Des. Four. Bitt
216101 or 206101
Variable weight
04 SE 2008
The following products were made and sold at Loblaws, Loblaw Superstore, and Real Canadian Superstore in Ontario. (Health Hazard Alert - 2008-08-28)
Product
UPC
Pack On Dates Up to and including
Best Before Dates up to and including
Foccacia With Turkey Breast
229203000000
August 24, 2008
August 25, 2008
Meals to Go Turkey Sandwich Bagette
274263000002
August 24, 2008
August 25, 2008
Turkey Wrap Sandwich
229538000003
August 24, 2008
August 25, 2008
Grilled Turkey Sandwich
229187000003
August 24, 2008
August 25, 2008
Grilled Turkey Sandwich
300360
August 24, 2008
August 25, 2008
Ultimate Club Sandwich
229193000004
August 24, 2008
August 25, 2008
Swiss Style Sandwich Turkey
229193000004
August 24, 2008
August 25, 2008
Swiss Style Turkey and Havarti
279161000000
August 24, 2008
August 25, 2008
Baguette Turkey Havarti
272128000000
August 24, 2008
August 25, 2008
Rustic Turkey Havarti
272257000000
August 24, 2008
August 25, 2008
The following products were made and sold at Loblaws and Provigo in Quebec. (Health Hazard Alert - 2008-08-28)
Product
UPC
Pack On Dates Up to and including
Best Before Dates up to and including
Meals to Go Submarine Bologna
271172000000
August 24, 2008
August 27, 2008
Meals to Go Submarine Italian
271183000005
August 24, 2008
August 27, 2008
Meals to Go Submarine Ham
271180000009
August 24, 2008
August 27, 2008
The product affected by this alert is Big Glen Sandwich, with no UPC code, and Best Before dates up to and including Aug 30/08. This sandwich was sold through vending machines in Eastern Ontario. (Health Hazard Alert - 2008-08-28)
Product
UPC
Best Before Dates up to and including
Big Glen Sandwich
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Aug 30/08
The following ready-to-eat deli meats sold at Delta Country Market, Delta, Ontario are affected by this alert. (Health Hazard Alert - 2008-08-28)
Product
Best Before Dates up to and Incl.
Maple Leaf Salami
08.SEP.12
Maple Leaf Waxed Bologna
08.SEP.12
Bittners Ham and Bacon Baked Meatloaf
08.SEP.15
Oven roasted turkey breast was sold at the deli counter from two White House Meats locations on Bloor Street and Bayview Avenue, and a small quantity was also sold from the Bayview location in approximately 200g vacuum packed plastic bags bearing name, Oven Roasted Turkey Breast. The affected oven roasted turkey breast was last sold on Sunday August 24, 2008. (Health Hazard Alert - 2008-08-28)
The following Cooked Ham and Salami sandwiches and Deli Lunch Box Wraps sold in Sobeys, Foodland and IGA stores in Ontario are affected by this alert. (Health Hazard Alert - 2008-08-28)
Product
UPC
Size
"Packed On" dates up to and including
4Pk Cooked Ham and Salami Subs Whole Wheat
257254 307991
900 g
2008 AU 24
4Pk Cooked Ham and Salami Subs White
227257 307991
900 g
2008 AU 24
2Pk Cooked Ham and Salami Subs Whole Wheat
237214 404397
450 g
2008 AU 24
2Pk Cooked Ham and Salami Subs White
217229 404391
450 g
2008 AU 24
Cooked Ham and Salami Sub Whole Wheat
257253 002580
225 g
2008 AU 24
Cooked Ham and Salami Sub White
217237 002596
225 g
2008 AU 24
Deli Lunch Box Wrap Whole Wheat
267214 603599
230 g
2008 AU 24
Deli Lunch Box Wrap White
227271 603598
230 g
2008 AU 24
Products Recalled on August 27, 2008
The following Cooked Ham and Salami sandwiches sold in Sobeys, Foodland and IGA stores in Ontario are affected by this alert. (Health Hazard Alert - 2008-08-27)
Product
UPC
Size
"Packed On" dates up to and including
4Pk Cooked Ham and Salami Subs Whole Wheat
257254 307991
900 g
2008 AU 24
4Pk Cooked Ham and Salami Subs White
227257 307991
900 g
2008 AU 24
2Pk Cooked Ham and Salami Subs Whole Wheat
237214 404397
450 g
2008 AU 24
2Pk Cooked Ham and Salami Subs White
217229 404391
450 g
2008 AU 24
Cooked Ham and Salami Sub Whole Wheat
257253 002580
225 g
2008 AU 24
Cooked Ham and Salami Sub White
217237 002596
225 g
2008 AU 24
The following Kirkland Signature brand platters were sold through Costco Wholesale stores nationally. (Health Hazard Alert - 2008-08-27)
Product
UPC
Best Before Dates up to and Incl.
Kirkland Signature Croissant Platter
0 00000 29048 7
08 AU 28
Kirkland Signature Meat & Cheese Platter
0 00000 10683 2
08 AU 29
Products Recalled on August 26, 2008
These sandwiches have been distributed in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. (Health Hazard Alert - 2008-08-26)
Brand
Product
Size
UPC
Best Before up to and including
Irving
Roast Beef with Cheddar Cheese Sandwich
200 g
0 50365 01013 8
08 AU 22
Irving
1/4 Lb King Roast Beef Sub
194 g
0 50365 01037 4
08 AU 22
Irving
½ Lb King Roast Beef Sub
388 g
0 50365 01034 3
08 AU 22
Irving
Roast Beef and Cheese Wrap with Chipotle Sauce
230 g
0 50365 01018 3
08 AU 22
Sub Delicious
Meat Pita Sandwich twist
165 g
0 55742 98003 5
08 SE 3
Sub Delicious
Deli Meat Clubhouse Sub
210 g
0 55742 98018 9
08 SE 3
Sub Delicious
Beef & Cheese Sub
190 g
0 55742 98012 7
08 SE 3
Sub Delicious
Belly Buster Club Sub
274 g
0 55742 98105 6
08 SE 3
Sub Delicious
Belly Buster Roast Beef Sub
258 g
0 55742 98107 0
08 SE 3
Sub Delicious
Clubhouse Sandwich
210 g
0 55742 98020 2
08 SE 3
Needs
Clubhouse Sandwich on Ciabatta
209 g
0 55742 98080 3
08 AU 26
The following Fresh 2 Go (F2GO) brand have been distributed in Ontario through selected A & P and Dominion stores. (Health Hazard Alert - 2008-08-26)
Product
UPC
Size
"PKGD on" dates up to and including
Roast Turkey Club Ciabatta
223978 804883
265 g
08.AU.24
Roast Turkey & Spinach Wrap
223977 804351
215 g
08.AU.24
Roast Turkey & Swiss Cheese Ciabatta
223984 804884
265 g
08.AU.24
Products Recalled on August 25, 2008
The following Safeway brand and TakeAwayCafé brand sandwiches are affected by this alert. (Health Hazard Alert - 2008-08-25)
Safeway brand Gold Standard Sandwiches
Product
UPC
Best Before Dates up to and Incl.
Lumberjack (Whole)
58200 00460
AU 25
Lumberjack (Half)
58200 00462
AU 25
Lumberjack (Quarter)
58200 00464
AU 25
Ciabatta Club
58200 00472
AU 25
Beef and Blue Cheese Focaccia
58200 00490
AU 25
Italian Focaccia
58200 00480
AU 25
Italian Hoagie
58200 00486
AU 25
Traditional Hoagie
58200 00476
AU 25
Basic Sub
58200 00466
AU 25
Black Forest Ham and Swiss Cheese
58200 00470
AU 25
Roast Beef and Cheddar
58200 00474
AU 25
Turkey and Havarti
58200 00468
AU 25
TakeAwayCafé brand Mac’s Sandwiches
Product
UPC
Best Before Dates up to and Incl.
Roast Beef Submarine
89048 03110
08 SE 03
Pizza Submarine
89048 03108
08 SE 03
Our Super Submarine
89048 03109
08 SE 03
Chicken Club Sub
89048 03111
08 SE 10
Hoagie Sub with Sausage
89048 03107
08 SE 07
Sirloin Pepperjack (small)
89048 03118
08 AU 28
Sirloin Pepperjack (large)
89048 03119
08 AU 28
Monterey Jack Chicken (small)
89048 03121
08 AU 28
Monterey Jack Chicken (large)
89048 03120
08 AU 28
Meat Lover’s (small)
89048 03117
08 AU 28
Meat Lover’s (large)
89048 03116
08 AU 28
Ham and Cheese
89048 03123
08 AU 28
Sirloin Kaiser
89048 03124
08 AU 28
Chicken Kaiser
89048 03125
08 AU 28
Chicken Wrap
89048 03126
08 AU 28
Products Recalled on August 22, 2008
The affected product, Shopsy's deli-fresh Classic Reuben, is sold in a 180 g package bearing UPC 7 76393 17001 8 and Best Before dates AU 22 and AU 24. (Health Hazard Alert - 2008-08-22)
Store Name
Location
Shoppers Drug Mart
390 Queens Quay, Toronto
Shoppers Drug Mart
388 King Street West, Toronto
Shoppers Drug Mart
10 Dundas Street, Toronto
Shoppers Drug Mart
465 Yonge Street, Toronto
Shoppers Drug Mart
4990 Yonge Street, Toronto
Shoppers Drug Mart
5776 Yonge Street, Toronto
Bloor Superfresh Mart
186 Bloor Street, Toronto

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Saturday, August 30, 2008

Armed police slated for high schools in fall I don't think this is going to work!

police officers are police officers people will still do what they want..
PR Is PR it looks good that is all!
plain clothed instead of the uniform is better.




Armed police slated for high schools in fall
JOSH WINGROVE
August 30, 2008
About 30 Toronto police officers will be stationed in high schools this fall, Toronto District School Board chairman John Campbell said yesterday.
The school resource officers will have offices in high schools, both Catholic and public, but will also visit and look after middle schools in nearby areas, he said. They will be in full uniform, which includes a gun.
Mr. Campbell said the officers and students will be able to develop day-to-day relationships, which he hopes will deter violent acts and keep students on track.
The officers will be reallocated from other assignments, and will not be paid from school board budgets. Officials in nearby regions, such as Kitchener-Waterloo, London and Ottawa, have also stationed officers in schools, he said.
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"I think it's a great idea," Mr. Campbell said. "I think people are a little hesitant or nervous about it, only because it hasn't occurred here in the past."

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

black listing air Canada Jazz is now the best thing we can do!!!!!!

This is so not safe!!!!!

Although the following article is about Air Canada Jazz removing life jackets, other carriers such as Porter Air also have the option of carrying or not carrying life jackets - it is at their own discretion. However, it is a big deal for Air Canada as they have never been one to remove a safety device, especially on the basis of cost.

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Air Jazz removes life vests from flights, critics call it 'over zealous cost-cutting'
Arielle Godbout , Canwest News ServicePublished: Monday, August 25, 2008
OTTAWA - An Air Canada regional affiliate has dumped life vests from its aircraft as a cost-cutting measure, a move critics say is going too far for the sake of saving money.
"The reason for making the decision was to remove duplication aboard our aircraft because, of course, with the high cost of fuel, we're looking at everything," said Air Canada Jazz spokeswoman Manon Stuart. "On board Jazz aircraft we used to carry both the flotation device, which is the seat cushion, as well as life vests."
In case of an emergency over water, passengers will now rely solely on the flotation device (their seat!). The airline will also carry infant life vests on all aircraft.

In case of an emergency over water, Air Jazz passengers will now rely solely on the flotation device. The airline will also carry infant life vests on all aircraft.
Darren Stone/Victoria Times Colonist


Transport Canada regulations require an aircraft travelling beyond 50 nautical miles - about 90 kilometres - from shore to carry a life preserver for each person on board. If the aircraft is within that distance from the shore, there is the option for airlines to use either a flotation device or the live vests.
Jazz had to adjust its routes only minimally to ensure all flight stayed within the appropriate distance from shore, Stuart added.
"We operate over 880 flights everyday through 85 destinations throughout North America. We had to adjust only two routes out of all of our entire network," she said.
Transport Canada spokeswoman Maryse Durette said the change has been approved by the department.
"What Jazz used to offer, which was the life preserver on top of the flotation device, was extra," said Durette.
But critics suggest the decision is a case of over zealous cost-cutting.
"To say the passengers are first is I think a bit of a misnomer," said Woodrow French, the mayor of Conception Bay South, N.L, who has been advocating for an airline passenger bill of rights along with Liberal MP Gerry Byrne.
"I think in this decision that's been made by Jazz, passengers are a distant second to profits," added French. He said it doesn't make sense to remove safety equipment from an aircraft.
"If you've got five fire extinguishers aboard the aircraft, are you going to take two off because Transport Canada says you only need three?" he asked.
The move also drew criticism from Michael Janigan, the executive director of the Public Interest Advocacy Centre, a consumer interest group.
He said airlines have been reducing costs related to passenger comfort - for example, charging for blankets, headphones and extra baggage - but it goes beyond that now.
"It's clear that they've turned their attention to expenses that are not simply . . . applicable to the comfort of their passengers," he said. "This is now in the area of air passenger safety itself."

Sunday, August 24, 2008

Maple Leaf Foods today announced it is voluntarily expanding a recall of packaged meat products

http://investor.mapleleaf.ca/phoenix.zhtml?c=88490&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1188865&highlight=



Maple Leaf Broadens Product Recall from Toronto Plant as a Precautionary Measure
TORONTO, Aug. 20, 2008 (Canada NewsWire via COMTEX News Network) -- Maple Leaf Foods today announced it is voluntarily expanding a recall of packaged meat products manufactured at its Bartor Road (Establishment No. 97B) facility in Toronto, as a precautionary measure, as they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Consumption of food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may cause listeriosis, a foodborne illness. Elderly, the very young, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk.
A small number of Sure Slice packaged meat products produced at the Company's Bartor Road, Toronto facility, predominantly for foodservice customers, have tested positive to contain low levels of listeria monocytogenes. The Company has initiated a voluntary recall of these products, and as a precautionary measure expanded the recall to include all products produced on the two manufacturing lines involved from June 2nd (the earliest affected production date) to present. The Company is also temporarily closing the plant in order to fully reassess all aspects of its food safety procedures at this facility, including supplementary sanitation of equipment and validation of our testing protocols.
"We believe it is important to take these broader preventative actions to respond to this situation promptly, comprehensively, and in the best interests of our consumers," said Maple Leaf Consumer Foods President Rick Young. "We have a strong culture of food safety that these incidents do not uphold, and we are taking every step required to maintain our very high standards."
Sure Slice Roast Beef and Sure Slice Corned Beef products were involved in a recall announced on Sunday, August 17. Additional products now being recalled include the following, and were largely distributed to foodservice institutions such as restaurants, hospitals and nursing homes and may also be sold at deli counters supplied by foodservice distributors. The retail products affected were distributed nationally.
The products being recalled all carry Establishment No. 97B and have a best before date up to and including those identified in the table below. <<
Up to and
including
Product Package Best Before
Code Description Size Date
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26365 Sliced Cooked Turkey Breast 470 g SE 30
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02106 Schneiders Bavarian Smokies 1 kg OC 28
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02126 Schneiders Cheddar Smokies 1 kg OC 28
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21333 Sure Slice Roast Beef 1 kg SE 30
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21388 Sure Slice Combo Pack 1 kg SE 30
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60243 Deli Gourmet Roast Beef slices 1 kg SE 30
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02356 Seasoned Cooked Roast Beef 500 g OC 07
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42706 Roast Beef, Seasoned and Cooked 500 g OC 07
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21334 Sure Slice Turkey Breast Roast 1 kg OC 14
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21444 Sure Slice Corned Beef 1 kg OC 14
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44938 Montreal Style Corned Beef 500 g OC 14
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21440 Sure Slice Black Forest Style Ham 1 kg OC 21
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21447 Sure Slice Salami 1 kg OC 21
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21331 Sure Slice Smoked Ham 1 kg OC 21
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48019 Schneiders Deli Shaved Corned Beef 200 g OC 21
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48020 Schneiders Deli Shaved Smoked Meat 200 g OC 21
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48016 Schneiders Deli Shaved Smoked Ham 200 g OC 21
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48018 Schneiders Deli Shaved Smoked Turkey
Breast 150 g OC 21
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48017 Schneiders Deli Shaved Fully Cooked
Smoked Honey Ham 200 g OC 21
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21360 Burns Bites Pepperoni 500 g 09 JA 01
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99158 Turkey Breast Roast 1 kg SE 30
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71330 Roast Beef Cooked, Seasoned 2.5 kg SE 30
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71331 Corned Beef, Smoked Meat 2.5 kg SE 30
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No other Maple Leaf products are affected.
For further information, please contact the Company's Consumer Affairs hotline at 1-800-568-5801 or visit the Maple Leaf website at www.mapleleaf.com.
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SOURCE: Maple Leaf Foods Inc.
SOURCE: recalls Media enquiries: Linda Smith, 905-285-6721, Maple Leaf Foods

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Thay need to be sent home ASAP!



3 Canadian soldiers killed in Afghanistan
IED blast kills Edmonton-based soldiers travelling through Zhari district
Last Updated: Thursday, August 21, 2008 1:57 PM ET Comments280Recommend154
CBC News
Three Canadian soldiers were killed in southern Afghanistan after a roadside bomb detonated near their vehicle Wednesday morning, the Canadian military said Thursday.
Sgt. Shawn Eades, one of the three Canadian soldiers who were killed on Wednesday, is shown in an undated photo testing a powder substance found in a wagon for traces of explosives. (Master Cpl. Karl McKay/DND)The soldiers were conducting a patrol in the volatile Zhari district in Kandahar province when an improvised explosive device exploded around 10:30 a.m. local time, Brig.-Gen. Denis Thompson said at a news conference late Thursday morning in Kandahar.
Sgt. Shawn Eades, 33, was identified as one of the fallen soldiers. The military has not released the names of the other two at the request of the families. A fourth soldier was also injured and is in serious but stable condition.
The three soldiers were members of the 12 Field Squadron, 1 Combat Engineer Regiment based in Edmonton and were attached to the 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry battle group while in Kandahar.
Thompson described Eades as a veteran soldier well-respected by all for his "outstanding professionalism and his operational experience and his competence."
Eades a devoted father of 2
Sgt. Shawn Eades was a combat engineer with 12 Field Squadron, 1 Combat Engineer Regiment from Edmonton, Alberta. (DND)Eades, a father, was on his third tour in Afghanistan. Interviewed before departing for the country in 2005, he told CBC News: "We are just raring to go. We've been basically building up to this point for the last 3½ months. We just want to get going, get working on our job and come home."
Lisa Eades told the Canadian Press that it was her husband's dream to help people by serving in the military and that he believed strongly in the Afghanistan mission.
She said he had strong values and relished his family, his military comrades and especially his two young daughters, who are seven and four.
The three soldiers were part of a tight-knit crew of combat engineers who were en route to a site to survey a route for use in a future operation, said Thompson.
"As combat engineers, they were proud, resourceful and armed with the technical knowledge that they generously used to assist the mission in helping the people of Kandahar province," said Thompson.
Deadly month for foreign troops
The latest deaths come during a deadly month for both Canadians in Afghanistan and foreign troops stationed in the war-torn country as part of the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force.
Ten French soldiers died Tuesday in a gun battle near the capital, Kabul, in the largest single loss of life for any of the international forces engaged in combat in Afghanistan in more than three years. Three Polish soldiers also died Wednesday in the central Ghazni province.
Word of the Canadian deaths came as troops gathered in Edmonton for the funeral of another soldier killed in Afghanistan earlier this month, Master Cpl. Erin Doyle.
Doyle, of B.C., died Aug. 11 when insurgents attacked his combat outpost in the Panjwaii district in the province of Kandahar.
His death came two days after Master Cpl. Josh Roberts of Saskatchewan was killed in a firefight with insurgents in Zhari district.
On Aug. 13, two Canadian aid workers were shot dead when insurgents ambushed their SUV in Afghanistan's eastern Logar province. Jacqueline Kirk of Montreal and Shirley Case of Williams Lake, B.C., were killed, along with Trinidadian-American aid worker Nicole Dial and the group's Afghan driver, Mohammad Aimal.
Taliban more aggressive: Thompson
Thompson said the string of deaths are not a sign that the Taliban are gaining strength, but acknowledged they have become more aggressive.
He said roadside bombs planted by the Taliban, which account for many foreign soldier fatalities, inflict casualties, but don't indicate that the Taliban are holding that ground.
"They're not holding any of the ground that they attack us on," he said.
"So really the net effect is zero, other than it whittles away at our resolve," said Thompson, but added that it is not affecting Canadian soldiers who remain resolved to continue the mission.
With the latest three deaths, the number of Canadian soldiers killed in Afghanistan has now risen to 93. Canada launched its Afghan mission in February 2002, and about 2,500 Canadian soldiers are now serving in the war-torn country, most of them in the volatile south.With files from the Canadian Press