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Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
From Canada with Love: Celebrating 30 Delicious Years of the McFlurry®
Join McDonald's Canada in Honouring the Atlantic Roots of the McFlurry with New Flavours, Art and a Summer of Celebration TORONTO, June 10, 2025 /CNW/ - A Canadian invention as iconic as poutine, the McFlurry® – one of Canada's tastiest creations – is celebrating its 30th anniversary this summer! Created in June 1995 by Ron McLellan, a visionary Canadian franchisee from Bathurst, New Brunswick, the McFlurry has transformed from its humble beginnings as a local favourite into an international phenomenon, enjoyed in 99 countries around the world. This summer, McDonald's Canada is inviting people across the country to dive into a celebration filled with new flavours, art, and Canadian spirit. "The McFlurry is more than a dessert; it's a testament to the Canadian spirit of innovation and a source of national pride," said Ron McLellan, McDonald's Canada Franchisee and inventor of the McFlurry. While the McFlurry might have captured hearts globally, its roots remain planted in Atlantic Canada. As we mark this significant milestone, McDonald's Canada invites guests to celebrate the innovation and community spirit that the McFlurry embodies by picking up a McFlurry this summer and enjoying a sweet bite of unique Canadian history. "Creating the McFlurry was about sharing joy," McLellan reflects. "Seeing it embraced around the world is a dream." Taste the Celebration: New Menu Lineup Celebrate the McFlurry all summer long with limited-time flavours that promise an explosion of taste. Canadians can mark this milestone with the Birthday Cake McFlurry – made with creamy vanilla soft serve, confetti cookie dough, and a splash of birthday cake syrup. They can also indulge in the luscious Cheesecake McFlurry, with four flavour toppings to choose from, including: Strawberry, Fudge, Caramel, and Oreo. Following this, McDonald's Canada will introduce another new flavour to help Canadians beat the heat while quantities last. Every McFlurry is made with 100% Canadian dairy, reflecting McDonald's commitment to quality and Canadian sourcing. Art Meets Dessert: East Coast Originality in Action To pay homage to the birthplace of the McFlurry, McDonald's Canada is launching its "An East Coast Original" campaign to celebrate where it all began. As part of this tribute, seven talented artists across the East Coast were commissioned to craft and produce original McFlurry-inspired artworks in each of their unique mediums to bring this campaign to life. These pieces will highlight the dynamic culture and vibrant spirit of Atlantic Canada, instill pride, and showcase local originality, in recognition of the McFlurry 30th anniversary. The artists included in the campaign are: Vanessa Thomas, Painting & Mixed Media, Nova Scotia Adam McNamara, Wood Sculpture, Nova Scotia Cynthia DeCoste, Painting, New Brunswick Janice Goguen & Les Hookeuses du Bor'de'lo, Rug Hooking, New Brunswick Sarah Nicole Dart, Cynography, PEI Jill O'Reilly, Stained Glass Mosaic, Newfoundland Jonathan and Elizabeth White, Quilting, Driftwood & Painting, Newfoundland McFlurry Fast Facts The McFlurry was first created on June 7th, 1995, in Bathurst, New Brunswick, by Ron McLellan, McDonald's Canada franchisee It was named McFlurry because a flurry felt like a cool, crisp, catch-a-snowflake-on-your-tongue moment of delightful possibility that engaged the senses and lifted people's moods The first-ever McFlurry flavour was Oreo, and still one of the most beloved flavours today At launch, there were six flavours at Ron McLellan's Bathurst, New Brunswick location: Oreo, Smarties, Coffee Crisp, Crispy Crunch, SKOR, and Fudgee-O Ron McLellan's favourite McFlurry flavour is caramel with a double shot of Oreo! Some global unique flavours include Baci® Perugina® in Italy, Matcha in Japan, and Durian Crunch in Singapore About McDonald's Canada: In 1967, Canada welcomed the first McDonald's restaurant to Richmond, British Columbia. Today, McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Limited has become part of the Canadian fabric, with McDonald's restaurants serving nearly two million guests every day and employing almost 100,00 people across Canada. More than 90 per cent of McDonald's 1,450 Canadian restaurants are locally owned and operated by independent franchisees, with the remaining restaurants corporately owned and operated by McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Limited. Of the almost $2 billion spent on food and paper by McDonald's restaurants, over 80 per cent is purchased from suppliers in Canada. For more information on McDonald's Canada, visit SOURCE McDonald's Canada View original content to download multimedia:
Local France
08-06-2025
- Business
- Local France
Remote working rules, tax errors and Poutine - 6 essential articles for life in France
For those of working age who want to move to France, the opportunity of working remotely for a company back in your home country can seem an ideal solution. As part of a special series of articles on remote working in France , we've already pointed out important things around residency and tax rules to consider, plus your status as an employee or self-employed worker. However, if you're in a Tl:dr frame of mind – and there's a lot to digest – here's a summary of everything you need to know. So you want to move to France and work remotely? It's deadline time for the French income tax declaration – so what should you do if you realise you have made a mistake? Whether it's missing a deadline , filling in the form wrong or forgetting to declare foreign bank accounts, here's a look at how to correct errors. What to do if you make a mistake with your French taxes Spain is pushing ahead with tough new measures to limit the purchase of real estate by non-resident foreigners, in order to try and tackle its housing crisis. So is France – which also has a housing shortage – likely to follow suit? This story has been bubbling away for a while, but here's the latest. Will France follow Spain's 100% tax on non-EU house-buyers? At the end of last month, France's MPs voted in favour of scrapping low-emission zones – but this might not spell the end for France's patchwork of ' zones à faible émission ' and their Crit'Air sticker system. We explain. Advertisement Is this the end of France's Crit'Air zones for drivers? There's a popular misconception that obesity is not a problem in France - whole books have even been written on this subject (such as the famous French Women Don't Get Fat ). In reality, however, not only is it a problem but one the government considers requires a whole new campaign to tackle. So, we ask… How serious is France's obesity problem? If you read French media you may have noticed that the Russian premier's name is spelled Poutine, rather than the more usual western rendering of Putin, and his name is also pronounced differently in news broadcasts. There's a reason for that… Why do the French call the Russian leader Poutine?
CTV News
23-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Poutine Feast returns to Victoria Park
Poutine Feast vendors set up in Victoria Park on May 22, 2025. (Joel Merritt/CTV News London)
CTV News
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
iHeartRadio Weekenders: May 15, 2025
Events in Ottawa this weekend: Orleans Blooms, Canadian Tulip Festival, and Barrhaven Ribfest & Poutine.
Russia Today
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Russia Today
Macron lukewarm on Putin peace talks offer
French President Emmanuel Macron has downplayed Russia's proposal to restart direct peace talks with Ukraine, saying it is 'a first step,' but not enough. He made the remarks to reporters on Sunday, while returning from a trip to Ukraine. Earlier in the day, Russian President Vladimir Putin offered Kiev the opportunity to restart direct negotiations, which have been on hold since 2022, 'without any preconditions.' Putin stressed that Moscow is ready to start 'without delay,' and suggested meeting on May 15 in Istanbul, Türkiye. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has confirmed that his country is ready to host the talks, telling Macron in a phone call that this could be 'a historic turning point.' Macron, however, insisted that the process should start with a 'full and unconditional' 30-day ceasefire, referring to a proposal made by the leaders of Ukraine, the UK, and EU the day before, and which is reportedly supported by the US. 'It is a first step, but it is not enough… It's a way of not responding. We must not give up,' Macron stated, claiming that Putin's offer is a delaying tactic. 'It shows that he is looking for a way out, but he still wants to buy time.' Macron also claimed that 'an unconditional ceasefire is not preceded by negotiations, by definition.' 'We must stand firm with the Americans to say that the ceasefire is unconditional and then we can discuss the rest,' he said. US President Donald Trump has welcomed Putin's proposal, writing on Truth Social hours after the announcement that this is 'a potentially great day for Russia and Ukraine,' with 'a BIG week upcoming!' Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky said Putin's proposal is a 'positive sign' and that he is 'ready to meet' for talks. He insisted, however, that the first step should be a ceasefire, which he suggested should begin on May 12. Moscow previously warned that Ukraine could use a prolonged pause in the fighting without a formal agreement to regroup and rearm. In his address, Putin said Kiev has violated three ceasefires proposed by Moscow: A 30-day US-brokered halt on strikes against energy infrastructure that expired last month, an unconditional Easter truce, and a 72-hour Victory Day ceasefire. Istanbul hosted the last direct Russia-Ukraine peace talks in 2022, shortly after the escalation of the conflict. Moscow said that while the sides were making progress at the time and had worked out a preliminary peace treaty, the process was derailed by Kiev's Western backers. The agreement eventually fell through, and Zelensky later issued a decree banning peace talks with Putin.
