MONTREAL — Montreal mayor, Michael Applebaum, has announced that the City has lifted a preventative boil-water advisory, and the water is safe to drink.

"The tests were done. They have come back clean," said Applebaum in a news conference on Thursday. "I realize the situation caused many inconveniences for many Montrealers, in addition to businesses, institutions and community groups."

TORONTO — The Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance, with support from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, is creating a local food ambassador program to recognize local restaurant industry leaders.

“Since 2006, we've been working with over 30 destinations and organizations from across the province to not only help nurture a food identity for Ontario but to support and protect our province's vast agriculture, aquaculture and viticulture resources through developing authentic culinary tourism experiences," said Rebecca LeHeup, executive director of the Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance.

MONTREAL — The City of Montreal has issued its largest boil-water advisory following a routine check at the largest water filtration plant Wednesday. The advisory has forced schools to tape their water fountains shut and cafés and restaurants to boil water.

“For a reason we’re not aware, the water went down at least 30 feet [10 metres],” said Chantal Morissette, head of Montreal’s water supply department as quoted by Montreal Gazette.

TORONTO — A Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) strike has been averted, as a deal was reached just a couple hours short of the midnight deadline, Friday morning.

“These were very tough negotiations,” said Warren (Smokey) Thomas, president of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union in a statement. "But I’m pleased to announce that our bargaining team is satisfied with the tentative contract agreement reached with the LCBO.”

The key issue was reportedly part-time and temporary work hours. And, although the Board of Directors and workers still have to vote to rectify the deal, the bargaining committee is recommending that members accept it.