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Port Huron Old Newsboys provides boots, socks, and underwear for children in need in St. Clair County at Christmastime, and they are looking for support from the community to fund the gifts with a 60 Dollars in 60 Days campaign.

The organization is asking for $60 donations to represent $1 per day for 60 days to help the kids in our community.

Executive Director of Port Huron Old Newsboys Mary Meadows said, “Everyday, children experience the unfortunate realities of life of not having appropriate warmth when it’s cold, and we know how we can help.”

Meadows also shared that the program helps both children and their parents.

You can contribute to the 60 Dollars in 60 Days campaign by texting onb60 to 44321, donate through the Community Foundation of St. Clair County, or mail a check to the Port Huron Old Newsboys at P.O. Box 100, Marysville, MI 48040.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

If you’re a U.S. citizen thinking of buying a property across the border in Canada, you’ll need to hit pause on that plan. The Canadian government has put a ban on foreigners buying houses in Canada, in the wake of skyrocketing home prices.

The nation’s new budget plan addresses housing affordability. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau blames speculation and greed on the increasing home values. His administration has crafted a Homebuyers Bill of Rights to help Canadians achieve their dream of buying a home. 

A plan to increase housing supply to meet the demands of the growing population was also presented, as was a savings plan to help Canadians save for a down payment.

Sarnia’s real estate market is in line with the housing trends throughout Canada. A modest three-bedroom home can approach a half-million dollars.

Home prices in Canada have shot up over 50% in the last two years, with the national average price at over $800,000 Canadian. Trudeau’s administration has also proposed intervening in real estate practices that promote secret bidding which is blamed for driving prices to thousands of dollars over the asking price.

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland

The food safety website iwaspoisoned.com started receiving reports from consumers that fell ill after eating Lucky Charms Cereal. Reports have been from multiple states, including Michigan and the Port Huron Area.

Consumers report gastrointestinal symptoms after eating the cereal including nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting along with  lethargy, bloating, and gas. According to reports, both children and adults have been affected.

After over 2,400 reports of sickness that may be related to Lucky Charms, the FDA has initiated an investigation and is asking anyone who became sick after eating the cereal to keep the leftover product for testing.

Those who have been sick can report their experience at the iwaspoisoned.com website <HERE>.

Once symptoms and other details are reported, consumers will receive instructions on how to submit the product for testing.

When dealing with any type of food poisoning, those affected should rest their stomachs for the first few hours after the onset of symptoms, and then limit their diet to small amounts of clear liquids. Gradually increase liquids as tolerated, and, when ready, reintroduce food starting with a bland diet.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand