In October 2011, Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq announced the Canadian government would place limits on caffeine in energy drinks as well as include additional warnings on product labels.

Following the announcement, I spoke with Dr. Holly Benjamin, of the American Academy of Pediatrics, who's studied the effects of energy drinks on children. "Sports Drinks and Energy Drinks for Children and Adolescents: Are They Appropriate?" was published in the June 2011 issue of Pediatrics.

Listen to Dr. Benjamin's thoughts on the limits, including whether she believes the decision goes far enough and what her research discovered about the consequences of caffeine use.

Energy drink researcher gives thoughts on limiting caffeine

In July 2011, Municipal Affairs Minister Rick Bartolucci granted Ontario landlords the right to raise rents 3.1 per cent, the largest hike in almost 10 years.

Reporting for 94.9 CHRW News in London, Ont., I spoke with local politicians to discover what's behind the increase and what alternatives might be possible.

Ontario rent increase hits high

Following a string of drownings on Ontario waters in July 2011, including those of Sabrina Alibhai, 15, and Gift Diji, 16, I went to Port Stanley to see what families were doing to stay safe.

Water safety paramount following drownings

Paintball is one of the fastest growing extreme sports in the world, providing a thrill and a bit of a sting. But for one man, it's not all about the adrenaline rush. Through a common dedication to the sport, Wally Illman and his children are using paintball to spend time together and widen their circle of friends. Arden Dier has this story.

The Grey Rangers

Healthline is a 30-minute health news show broadcast on 94.9 CHRW in December 2011. 

Anchors: Drew Crawford and Sarolta Saskiw
Producer: Arden Dier
Associate Producer: Nida Siddiqui
Writer/Tech: Aaron Rathbone
Segment Producer: Doris Wang

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