Toxin
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Moncton area urged to conserve water, mitigate high risk of blue-green algae bloom in reservoirWater is still safe to drink, bathe and cook with, but the City of Moncton says it is important to reduce water consumption as much as possible.EnvironmentAug 12, 2020
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Winnipeg woman sentenced in U.S. for trying to get chemical weapon from dark webA Winnipeg woman has been sentenced to six years in the United States for trying to purchase a toxin off the dark web.CrimeJun 30, 2020
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Halifax issues risk advisory for Lake Banook and Lake Micmac due to blue-green algaeBlue-green algae is naturally occurring in freshwater and can produce toxins that can pose a risk to people and pets.EnvironmentAug 14, 2018
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Okanagan researchers discover a dangerous toxin lurking in one of Canada’s largest lakesA new study at UBC Okanagan has found high levels of the toxin BMAA in samples taken from Lake Winnipeg during an algae bloom last year.Dec 1, 2017
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Investigation finds two Vancouver Aquarium beluga whales died of unknown toxinsThe cause of two beluga whales dying weeks apart at the Vancouver Aquarium in November 2016 was due to an unknown toxin, according to the findings of a five-month investigation.CrimeApr 20, 2017
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Officials say Hamburg airport scare was likely pepper sprayGerman firefighters have evacuated hundreds of passengers at Hamburg Airport after 50 people were injured by an unknown toxin that likely spread through the airport's air conditioning system.WorldFeb 12, 2017
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President’s Choice Moroccan-style hummus recalled over toxin concernsLoblaw Companies Ltd. is recalling a brand of hummus because it may contain a toxin.HealthMay 26, 2015
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