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New COR Establishment: Bo & BonCOR welcomes a new COR certified establishment (a novelty bakery): Bo and BonLocated at 3543 Bathurst St, Toronto, Ontario. ...
New COR Establishment: Ashkenaz CowboyCOR welcomes a new COR certified establishment: Ashkenaz CowboyLocated at 1102 Centre St Unit 2 , Thornhill, Ontario...
New COR Establishment: Hamizrach RestaurantCOR welcomes a new COR certified establishment: Hamizrach RestaurantLocated at 6233 Bathurst St, Toronto, Ontario...
Not Just Yogurt NORTH ClosedPlease be advised that Not Just Yogurt NORTH formerly located at 7117 Bathurst St, Unit 109, Thornhill, Ontario has closed....
Mivgash ClosedPlease be advised that the restaurant Mivgash formerly located at 398 Steeles Ave W #4, Thornhill, Ontario, has closed....
Richman's Bakery ClosedPlease be advised that Richman's bakery, formerly located at 4119 Bathurst St, Toronto, Ontario, has closed....
Beth Tzedec Banquet Hall No Longer Under COR CertificationPlease be advised that as of January 1, 2012 Beth Tzedec's synagogue catering facilities located at 1700 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON are no longer under COR certification....
King Solomon's Table ClosedPlease be advised that King Solomon's Table formerly located at 3705 Chesswood Drive  Toronto, Ontario has closed down....
Yoshon Update #3: December 6, 2011Yoshon Update #3 Date: December 6, 2011 The Yoshon cutoff dates for the following products are as follows: Robin Hood and Five Roses Flours Year ...
Yoshon Update #2: November 9, 2011Yoshon Update #2 Date: November 9, 2011 The Yoshon cutoff dates for the following products are as follows: Robin Hood and Five Roses Flours Year ...
PC Fresh Herbs from Israel Require TithingPlease be advised that President’s Choice (PC) is now packaging fresh herbs grown in Israel. The consumer may not immediately notice that they are grown in Israel due to way the information is...
Yoshon Update #1: October 9, 2011Yoshon Update #1 Date: October 9, 2011 The Yoshon cutoff dates for the products listed below are as follows: Robin Hood and Five Roses Flours Year ...
Pas Yisroel List For 10 Days of TeshuvaSeptember 28, 2011/29 Elul 5771 COR is proud to present our brand new Pas Yisroel List. The Pas Yisroel List helps kosher consumers adhere to the requirements of Pas Yisroel during the 10...
Insect Advisory: Red Aphids in Romaine LettuceAugust 29, 2011   Please be advised that we have been finding an abundance of live red aphids in whole heads of romaine lettuce, as is evidenced in the picture below: As such, we...
COR's Overtime PolicyCOR - the Kashruth Council of Canada has recently received inquiries on its policy on payment of overtime.  Recent media reports have generated confusion about our practices which we wish to clarify. Contrary...
Insect Advisory: Ocean Mist Romaine LettuceMay 26, 2011   Please note the following insect infestation advisory:   Ocean Mist Romaine Lettuce is currently infested with live green aphids. Even after thorough soak (with soap) and rinse under the faucet, many of...
President's Choice Herbs From IsraelMay 20, 2011 Please be advised that the following President’s Choice Herbs from Israel are being sold at No Frills stores: 1)  SAVORY 2) CHIVES 3) ROSEMARY 4) THYME 5) TARRAGON We have also been advised that there are persimmons from...
COR in the Community Presents...Making a Mashgiach out of a Molehill: Why Are Mashgichim Really Necessary?A community lecture in Toronto at Clanton Park SynagogueMonday May 23, 2011 -- 10 a.m. to 11.a.m....
Bugs Update for Spring 2011March 29, 2011As the spring season begins (or struggles to), it is extremely important to take extra caution when washing and inspecting different types of produce for insect infestation. The spring is notorious...
Uncertified Ice Cream and Coffee Shops  As part of a kosher certification program, reliable kosher certification agencies ensure that their certified products are packaged and sealed according to appropriate halachic guidelines. This means that as long as the product...
Produce from Israel: Update #1 - Jaffa OrangesMarch 9, 2011  Please be advised that Jaffa oranges from Israel are being sold at local supermarkets.  Israeli produce is subject to the laws of Terumos and Maaseros such that one must separate Terumos and...
COR Kosher Symbol CardCOR has published a convenient kosher symbol card that features the most popular symbols that appear on kosher products in Canada.  The card will serve as a useful tool when shopping. ...
Yoshon Update 4Please click for the recent Yoshon Update #4...
COR's 2011 Passover Guide is Now AvailableCOR's 2011 Passover guide has just been released. It is available in print at select locations in the community, and in digital form on the COR website....
Pre Passover Community Lecture: "Rising to the Occassion: Helping the Community go Kosher For Pesach" ...
Rabbi Tuvia Basser Appointed CEOCOR -- the Kashruth Council of Canada, Canada’s largest kosher certification agency, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rabbi Tuvia Basser as its new Chief Executive Officer. Rabbi Basser has had...
Yoshon Update 3: December 24, 2010Please click on the file below for our most recent yoshon update...
Kosher and Non Kosher Versions of the Same Product Recently, the COR was notified that one of the major international brands with many products under our certification is outsourcing the production of one of its products to a local company without...
Cleaning Fresh StrawberriesThe summer season strongly impacts infestation levels in problematic fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables that are only slightly infested in the winter can be completely infested in...
Update on RaisinsOver the last while, there have been widespread reports of insect infestation in raisins.A few kashrus organizations in the USA have disallowed the usage and consumption of raisins in their certified products and...
COR has Moved to a New LocationCOR has moved to 3200 Dufferin Street. Come by and visit us, we would love to see you. COR (Kashruth Council of Canada)3200 Dufferin Street, Suite 308Toronto, Ontario CanadaM6A 3B2...
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