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The Petro-Points program, owned by Suncor's Petro-Canada, has been helping Canadians save money on fuel for almost 30 years. It is one of Canada's top loyalty programs, offering rewards and benefits to its members. Members can earn and redeem points on gas, car washes, and more, and can also access exclusive contests and partner benefits. The program has evolved over time, with the launch of a smartphone app and partnerships with RBC and Canadian Tire. The program aims to personalize rewards and create a seamless digital experience for its members. [Extracted from the article]

The article looks at the changes made to public washroom design in Canada due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics discussed include the increasing preference for cleanliness in public facilities according to HCMA managing partner Darryl Condon, significance of the guidelines on improving indoor air, ventilation and filtration issued by the Canadian government, and the trend toward universal washrooms ideal for all genders.

Cell and Gene Therapy - Canada's Chance To Be a Global Leader in Life Sciences Canada is well on the way to becoming a global leader in the commercialization, investment, and manufacturing of cell and gene therapies. Ongoing investments within Canada In 2023, Novartis has renewed its commitment and investment within Canada with the launch of two cutting-edge new offices. "We've had strong support from the Canadian ALS community, who fiercely advocate for expedited review of, and access to, treatments for ALS", said Chris Aiello, General Manager and Head of Canada at Amylyx. Why Advancing IDEA Is Good for Canada's Life Sciences Sector To enhance Canada's life sciences sector, embedding inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) is crucial for fostering innovation and attracting talent. [Extracted from the article]

The menu includes a mix of Spanish snacks (tinned conservas of mussels, whelks, razor clams and P.E.I. bluefin tuna, above) and French-influenced fine dining (lobster salpicón with white asparagus and lobster roe, below right) MONTREAL MASTARD Low-key luxury is the thing at chef Simon Mathys's delightful (and affordable) restaurant The room, though friendly, comfortable and filled with happy locals from Montreal's Rosemont neighbourhood, was built on the cheap; the feel of the place, in the words of one review, is "convivial et sans fla-fla", which is pretty much right. Restaurant Pearl Morissette The exquisite ingredients at this Niagara winery restaurant are grown on-site Daniel Hadida and Eric Robertson opened their ambitious Niagara wine-region restaurant in November of 2017. 944 Queen Street West, Toronto primeseafoodpalace.ca A trip to Matty Matheson's Toronto restaurant is all about indulgence: a plate of rosy-rare 12-ounce prime rib, for example, with fluffy Yorkshire pudding and a smoky carrot-goat cheese tart (top right), or cornmeal waffles with smoked trout and pops of cured roe (bottom middle) OTTAWA Supply & Demand A happy neighbourhood bistro with spectacular seafood Supply & Demand is near the top of my list of fantasy neighbourhood restaurants - "fantasy" at least in some part because it's nowhere near my actual home. BROUGHT TO YOU BY SANPELLEGRINO It's funny what happens when you can't eat in restaurants for a couple of years. [Extracted from the article]

The article examines the national mood of Canadians as revealed by the election in 2021. Topics discussed include the problems facing Canadians such as school safety and continuity, business lockdowns and vaccine deployment, opinion of the public about the government's approach to the vaccine efforts and Indigenous issues, and claims of Mike Colledge of Ipsos Public Affairs Canada that the government postponed addressing such issues as racism and climate change during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The article describes the journey of several Quebec adventurers, including Guillaume Moreau, Nicolas Roulx and Jacob Racine, that if completed, would set a new standard for land crossings of Canada, as of 2021. Topics covered include the setbacks that the group had not anticipated when they started planning the adventure in 2018, the danger with the group's planned route along Back River and the expected arrival of the adventurers in Black Lake, Saskatchewan.

The article discusses several issues regarding Canada's working class, described as once undervalued and politically silent group, and their efforts to fight back during the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics covered include why the working class and their interests do not get much attention, the debate over paid sick leave and how social inequality has become more evident during the pandemic.

The article examines the opioid crisis in Canada which killed 207 Canadians from July 11 to 17, 2020. Topics discussed include the emergence of Ontario as the state with the highest number of overdose deaths, death of Christopher Powell-Irving in Ontario due to the fentanyl he consumed on July 11, and efforts of Tammy Gould to advocate for a Canadian equivalent of Casey's Law in the U.S. that allows parents to seek court-ordered drug treatment for their adult children.

The article discusses the impact of school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic on education in Canada. Topics covered include studies showing that Canadian students are falling behind their global peers due to a mounting learning gaps and lagging response, the emergence of a shadow education system, and inadequate efforts to correct inequities.

The article examines the increasing home prices and prevalence of real estate bidding in Canadian towns in 2021. Topics discussed include the role of low interest rates, family savings and rise of remote work in the record resale activity and prices in the country, importance of the sustainable housing market to the post-pandemic recovery of Canada, and the reluctance of older Canadians to sell their houses and downsize into supportive living and condominium complexes.

The article features Mario Elia, a family physician in London, Ontario who made an effort to contact each of his patients who were eligible for COVID-19 vaccine to tell them to set up an appointment. Topics covered include the equity issues in the rollout of vaccines in Canada, and the way that family doctors like Elia have been sidelined in Ontario's vaccination efforts.

The article discusses several issues pertaining to food insecurity, or inadequate access to sufficient amounts of nutritious food, in Canada, as of October 2021. Topics covered include the wealth of Canada in terms of global food economy, the findings by a 2020 study which include that one in eight Canadian households struggled to put food on the table and periodical "Maclean's" initiative of assigning writer Nathan Sing to research and write about hunger and food security in Canada.