Rice

• Is arsenic in rice something to worry about? What to know

  Research shows rice may be contaminated with arsenic — a toxic element linked to serious health risks, including brain developmental delays, cancer and heart disease.

  Health

  May 16, 2025
  
• Can eating leftover rice make you severely ill? Here’s what to know

  Often referred to as "reheated rice syndrome," this condition stems from food poisoning caused by Bacillus cereus.

  Health

  Feb 5, 2024
  
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• Here’s why you’ve been paying more for rice at the grocery store

  A series of export restrictions from India, which accounts for 40 per cent of the world's rice exports, has led to the rising price of the staple food in Canada.

  Canada

  Nov 7, 2023
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• Climate change is already affecting food security. How can Canadians prepare?

  Experts say that while Canada is not invulnerable to extreme climate events, it can work on reducing its reliance on imported food to guard against external shocks.

  Canada

  Jul 30, 2023
• Food security at risk as India bans rice export, Russia ends Black Sea grain deal

  The Indian government announced on Thursday that it would be stopping all exports of non-Basmati white rice with immediate effect.

  Canada

  Jul 21, 2023
• Kingston’s West African community settles who makes the best jollof rice

  The Nigerian and Ghanaian communities in Kingston came together to settle the age old argument of who makes the best Jollof rice. The dish is popular in countries in West Africa.

  Canada

  Mar 14, 2023
• Coronavirus: Montreal’s Sikh Vision Association offers ‘basic ingredients’ to those in need

  Due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, the Sikh association has switched gears and is providing basic ingredients for cooking like flour, rice and beans.

  Canada

  Apr 11, 2020
• Want rice with half the calories? Follow scientists’ new preparation

  Scientists are offering a recipe for cooking rice that’ll appeal to anyone watching their waistline: boil the rice with coconut oil then cool it down in the fridge.

  Health

  Mar 25, 2015
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• Thai ex-premier Yingluck impeached, faces criminal charges

  No date has been set for the formal indictment, but if convicted, Yingluck could face 10 years in jail.

  Jan 23, 2015
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• California drought impacting rice harvest and reducing wildlife habitat

  California's deepening drought is shrinking its rice harvest, and that's bad news for farmers, migratory birds and sushi lovers.

  Environment

  Oct 29, 2014