Dodging the worst, ginger ale and voter, 101, is a somebody

Ontario health officials say that while C-19 cases continue to climb, it still looks as if the province has dodged the worst possible death and mayhem of the pandemic. They sadly concede that there is at least another month of daily cases in the 800 range, but seem convinced that their data shows that cases will then fall. CTV

Canada Dry lawsuit settled for $200,000 in BC

A class-action lawsuit launched by a BC man who said he was misled into believing Canada Dry ginger ale has medicinal properties has been settled for $200,000. Victor Cardoso spent years buying the sweet beverage for his family based on the label’s promise that Canada Dry is “Natural” and “Made from Real Ginger,” according to his BC Supreme Court claim, which followed two similar false-advertising lawsuits filed in the US. CTV

She’s voting at 101 and it feels good

Anna Belfield has cast her ballot in the US election slated for November 3 and at 101, she says it made her feel like somebody. Yes ma’am. CBS