Could rat birth control work in Ottawa?

Could rat birth control work in Ottawa?

For rats in Ottawa’s Heron Park neighbourhood, Melanie Giroux has become something like the Grim Reaper. Giroux estimates she’s trapped and killed many hundreds of the rodents since her backyard became infested in 2021. That year alone, she bagged nearly 500 using black reusable traps. Despite that prolific record, Giroux said it hasn’t gotten any easier. “You … Read more

What Is Tamanu Oil and Can It Effectively Treat Acne Scars?

What Is Tamanu Oil and Can It Effectively Treat Acne Scars?

People who have nut allergies should avoid tamanu oil because it’s derived from a tree nut. And while many of the voices on TikTok have vouched for the ingredient as a treatment for rosacea, psoriasis, and eczema, Dr. Gohara strongly advises anyone with any sort of skin sensitivity — eczema, rosacea, perioral dermatitis proclivity, psoriasis, … Read more

Condiments are getting more competitive. Does yellow mustard still cut the mustard?

Condiments are getting more competitive. Does yellow mustard still cut the mustard?

Did Subway discontinue yellow mustard in Canada? That’s the chatter online, as franchise owners on Reddit, customers on X and Facebook, and a notice sent out to parents of a school lunch program all allege the sandwich chain has stopped offering a beloved Canadian condiment. On Thursday, some parents of children at a school in Kingston, Ont., received an email notice.  “Subway will not be able to provide the … Read more

Uber Eats peanut butter gaffe shows how a Super Bowl ad can go awry

Uber Eats peanut butter gaffe shows how a Super Bowl ad can go awry

Uber Eats will apparently remove a scene from its Super Bowl ad that depicts a man having an allergic reaction to peanut butter, following backlash from some consumers and food allergy advocates — a sticky situation that brand experts say could have been avoided. The ad starts with a production assistant handing Jennifer Aniston a bag of fresh … Read more