The Ontario government has awarded Sudbury a $300,000 grant to purchase new decontamination equipment for firefighting gear, addressing the elevated cancer risks faced by firefighters through improved health and safety protocols.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for macadamia nuts sold in British Columbia and Alberta due to potential Salmonella contamination, urging consumers to check their products.
A new report highlights how LGBTQ2S+ individuals in Canada often encounter discrimination and inadequate care due to systemic gaps in healthcare provider training and institutional support.
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An analysis of how U.S. tariff-driven disruptions expose vulnerabilities in Canada's medical supply chains and affect the affordability of essential goods, impacting public health.
Canadian Blood Services issues an urgent call for donors across Canada after severe winter weather forced the cancellation of numerous blood collection appointments, threatening supply levels.
Public health experts recommend Ontario implement an immunization action plan following Canada's loss of measles elimination status after a major outbreak.
An Alberta hotel pool with previous health citations is under investigation after 30 children fell ill, with 11 hospitalized, following a swim in Canmore.
A Texas mother describes the horrific moment she was unable to save her three sons after they fell through the ice on a pond in Bonham. The tragic incident highlights the dangers of thin ice.
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Experts clarify misconceptions about ice safety, cold water immersion, and drowning prevention to enhance public awareness and safety during winter months.
During Dry January, alcohol warnings abound, yet Blue Zone centenarians drink red wine daily. Experts explain the conflicting research on alcohol's impact on lifespan, cardiovascular benefits, and cancer risks.
A four-year-old girl from Oshawa, Ontario, required eight stitches on her face after a severe dog attack. Her mother and another witness describe the traumatic incident.
British Columbia health officials issue rare provincewide alert as medetomidine, a powerful veterinary sedative, contaminates unregulated drugs, causing record drug-poisoning calls.
A Canmore hotel clarifies that cyanide was not involved in a pool incident that hospitalized 11 children, with air testing pointing to chlorine exposure as the likely cause.
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South Carolina reports 789 measles cases in an ongoing outbreak, marking the largest U.S. resurgence since measles was declared eliminated in 2000.
A bat discovered along a popular hiking route in Orange County, California, has tested positive for rabies, prompting urgent warnings from public health officials.
Winnipeg police successfully located a 91-year-old woman who was the subject of a Silver Alert. The incident highlights community safety protocols for vulnerable seniors.
More than 4,500 students in Windsor-Essex, Ontario, risk suspension due to incomplete immunization records. Public health officials urge immediate action to update vaccinations.
Frontline organizations in Saskatchewan are urgently calling for enhanced support as extreme cold leads to severe frostbite, including finger amputations, among Saskatoon's homeless population.
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Investigative data reveals 21% of social housing units have dangerous radon levels, with no mandatory testing laws exposing thousands to lung cancer risk.
Saskatchewan's First Nations Health Ombudsperson Dianne Lafond is advocating for significant changes in provincial hospitals to address systemic healthcare disparities affecting Indigenous communities.
Manitoba Health has issued a public warning about new measles exposure sites in Winnipeg, urging residents to check their vaccination status and monitor for symptoms.
British Columbia health authorities report a concerning increase in drug poisoning incidents, highlighting the ongoing public health crisis and the critical need for expanded harm reduction measures.
Emergency shelters across Nova Scotia are operating at maximum capacity as a severe snowstorm exacerbates challenges for people experiencing homelessness, with more snowfall expected.
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Saskatchewan's First Nations health ombudsman calls for independent investigation into security incidents involving Indigenous patients following multiple complaints and a recent death.
Nearly a dozen youth became ill following a swim at a Canmore hotel pool, prompting an investigation by Alberta Health Services into potential chemical exposure.
The World Health Organization has rescinded the measles elimination designation for the United Kingdom and multiple European countries due to rising case numbers and vaccination gaps.
Eleven children were taken to hospital after falling sick at a Canmore hotel swimming pool during a hockey tournament weekend. One child was transferred to Alberta Children's Hospital in serious condition.
New research reveals pregnant individuals exposed to wildfire smoke during their third trimester face increased likelihood of having children diagnosed with autism, highlighting urgent environmental health concerns.
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The Vancouver Police Department is asking for public assistance to identify a woman who died in a local homeless shelter, releasing images in hopes of solving the mystery.
