Toxins

• Canada banned these cancer-causing chemicals. But they’re still found in kids toys

  Cancer-causing chemicals were found in more than 87 per cent of tested household products, according to a study out of the University of Toronto.

  Health

  Apr 12, 2023
  
• Lab results in Markham, Ont., food poisoning case expected at end of week

  York Region public health says lab results are expected at the end of the week to confirm the presence of a plant-based toxin suspected of sickening diners at a Markham restaurant.

  Health

  Aug 31, 2022
  
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• Kingston residents meet virtually to discuss inner harbour cleanup

  Nearly 80 community members gathered virtually on Zoom to discuss the outcomes of the inner harbour cleanup at Cataraqui River, from the Lasalle Causeway to Belle Island.

  Canada

  May 26, 2021
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• Saint-Bruno residents protest plans for crematorium development

  Residents in Saint Bruno are fighting plans by a funeral home to expand their operations and build a crematorium, in spite of a recent court decision supporting the project.

  Environment

  Mar 7, 2021
• What is ammonium nitrate, the cause of the explosion in Beirut?

  Storing ammonium nitrate without proper safety controls would almost certainly have contributed to the explosion, says Gabriel da Silva of the University of Melbourne.

  Commentary

  Aug 8, 2020
• Global warming: University of Regina study shows high toxic algae levels in prairie lakes

  According to the study, the chance of exceeding toxin levels that cause acute human health effects has increased to one in four in several lakes in southern Saskatchewan.

  Environment

  Jun 19, 2020
• ‘Keep coffee out of your rectum, quit steaming your vagina’: Q&A with Dr. Jen Gunter

  We chatted with Dr. Gunter about her 'vagenda' – her crusade to protect women’s health from misconceptions and myths.

  Canada

  Sep 8, 2019
• Moncton’s Jones Lake could develop algae deadly for dogs, according to biologist

  "Blue-green algae do best under elevated temperature lots of sunlight and warm weather conditions."

  Health

  Jul 3, 2019
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• Warning issued for pet owners in King City after reports of dogs falling ill

  Several residents reported that their dogs became ill after eating unknown food in the park.

  Crime

  Apr 3, 2019
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• Water activities continue at Lake Banook despite blue-green algae warning

  Some people say they don't know any more than what the signs tell them, including how to notice the possible toxins.

  Environment

  Aug 11, 2018