Montreal teen’s drowning death linked to high-sugar, alcoholic drinks: coroner
Athena Gervais, whose body was found in a stream behind her high school last March, had consumed the equivalent of 12 glasses of wine. Continue reading
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Health Canada proposes crackdown on sugary, high alcohol drinks following death of teen
The federal agency said the single-serve products are creating a public health risk, especially for youth. Continue reading
Quebec to ban high sugar, alcohol drinks from grocery, convenience stores
The Quebec government will move to ban sales of sugary, high-alcohol beverages in convenience and grocery stores. Continue reading
This week on Focus Montreal: March 11
This week on Focus Montreal: all you need to know about Montreal’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities, an inspiring conversation with professor and activist Homa Hoodfar, and the dangers alcoholic energy drinks pose for youth. Continue reading
The regulatory ‘loophole’ that lets companies sell alcoholic drinks containing caffeine
Alcoholic beverages with added caffeine are prohibited in Canada. But added guarana, which naturally contains caffeine, is allowed. Continue reading
Quebec beverage maker Geloso Group announces end of FCKD UP drink
The Quebec beverage company says in a statement that it has ordered employees to stop producing FCKD UP immediately. Continue reading
Quebec’s Couche-Tard stores pull alcoholic drink ‘FCKD UP’ from shelves after teen’s death
Quebec-based convenience store chain Couche-Tard has decided to voluntarily pull an alcoholic beverage from its shelves. Continue reading