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Meatloaf is likely source of the initial infections that sickened hundreds of children at 11 daycares, according to Alberta’s chief medical officer of health

The kitchen at the centre of a large-scale E. coli outbreak has been charged under city bylaws for operating without a business licence. 

The company that runs a commercial kitchen at the centre of an E. coli outbreak that has infected hundreds at numerous Calgary daycares has been charged with operating without a business licence.

The kitchen at the centre of a large-scale E. coli outbreak has been charged under city bylaws for operating without a business licence. 

Michael Briegel, Calgary's chief business license inspector, said an investigation was launched after the city received multiple 311 complaints of vaping products sold to minors.

Michael Briegel, Calgary’s chief business license inspector, said an investigation was launched after the city received multiple 311 complaints of vaping products sold to minors.

City of Calgary business safety officers began investigating the matter due to complaints lodged about the business via 311.

A convenience store owner and manager in northeast Calgary are facing 42 charges under the citys Tobacco, Smoking and Vaping Reduction Act, accused of selling vaping products to minors and not checking IDs of customers who looked under the age of 25.

If convicted, the owner and manager of Gemini Convenience Store could face tens of thousands of dollars in fines.

  CALGARY -- Despite being locked down until at least Jan. 21, one Calgary salon says it’s seriously considering opening its doors this week. True You Salon in the southwest claims it’s facing closure thanks to the latest round of restrictions, and one partner says opening against public health orders could be its “only option.” “Damned if we do, damned if we don’t,” Adam Spence told CTV News. “It would be opening out of necessity. To stay alive – to pay our bills.” Th...