5 people taken to hospital after exposure to carbon monoxide at Calgary construction site
Calgary fire’s Carol Henke said the call came in at around 7 a.m. for a report of a gas leak at 611 7 Ave. S.E. Continue reading
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B.C. children lose consciousness due to carbon monoxide poisoning on boat
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
The family, from North Vancouver, were boating on the waters of Indian Arm on Monday, May 21, on a 27-foot vessel equipped with an inboard engine. Continue reading
Family treated for carbon monoxide poisoning at Candle Lake area trailer
A family was treated for carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning at a trailer in northern Saskatchewan on the May long weekend. Continue reading
People are dying of carbon monoxide poisoning after leaving keyless ignition vehicles running: report
The keyless ignition technology has been around since the mid-2000s, which allows for a push-button start as opposed to using a key to turn the vehicle’s engine on. Continue reading
Ontario cottage guests’ suspected carbon monoxide leak symptoms were pot brownie effects: police
Officers were called to a cottage in Northern Bruce Peninsula, Ont., early on Saturday morning after a number of people renting the home reported feeling sick for unknown reasons. Continue reading
No CO detectors in Airdrie condo complex where young boy died: Airdrie Fire
By Jodi Hughes Weather Anchor
Residents at an Airdrie condo complex where a young boy died have all been given carbon monoxide detectors. Continue reading
As Montrealers dig out, MUHC warns of dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning following heavy snowfalls
Mild poisoning can cause headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting and fatigue. Continue reading
‘I could have been burying my granddaughter’: carbon monoxide incident leads to call for more education
By Andrew Cromwell Digital Broadcast Journalist
The Syphers are calling for better education around carbon monoxide detectors, including how they work and how much time people have if the detector goes off. Continue reading
Three people released from hospital after N.B. carbon monoxide leak
A neighbour helped kick down the door and they found the two girls unconscious as authorities arrived on the scene. Continue reading
Edmonton mechanic urges drivers to check for exhaust leaks
By Sarah Kraus Reporter
Local mechanic Jim Johnston says he regularly sees vehicles come in that have a leaking exhaust system. It’s something that can be deadly, especially in cold weather when vehicles are left idling. Continue reading
