Carbon Monoxide

• Carbon monoxide leak at Pine Grove Correctional Centre sends inmates, staff to hospital

  A review is underway into the status of carbon monoxide detectors at Pine Grove Correctional Centre in Prince Albert, according to a government spokesperson.

  Canada

  Apr 1
  
• 1 dead, 5 firefighters hospitalized from suspected CO poisoning in Hamilton Township

  Emergency crews responded to a medical call for a person without vital signs on a property on Evertsen Road in Hamilton Township just north of Bewdley.

  Canada

  Feb 15
  
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• Residents safe after carbon monoxide scare at Tuxedo condo building

  More than 30 residents were forced from their homes Friday afternoon after a carbon monoxide scare at a Tuxedo condo building.

  Fire

  Feb 12
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• No evacuation after carbon monoxide leak at Saskatoon Inn

  The Saskatoon Fire Department said carbon monoxide readings of 10 to 61 ppm were recorded at the Saskatoon Inn on Friday morning.

  Canada

  Jan 7
• 2 people found dead in northern Alberta home from apparent carbon monoxide poisoning

  A man and a woman were found dead in a home in Little Buffalo on Dec. 26 and RCMP believe they died from carbon monoxide poisoning. 

  Canada

  Dec 28, 2021
• Suspected carbon monoxide poisoning kills Kelowna man: RCMP

  Despite extreme cold anticipated in the coming days, the Kelowna Fire Department portable propane heaters, stoves and lights should be used outdoors, not inside.

  Weather

  Dec 23, 2021
• In treating sepsis, Lawson researchers find promise in carbon monoxide-releasing molecules

  'Carbon monoxide is not just the poisonous gas, but rather has very potent, protective anti-inflammatory cytoprotective characteristics,' said researcher Dr. Gedas Cepinskas.

  Health

  Nov 9, 2021
• Guelph fire says to check CO alarms during Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week

  Over 65 per cent of injuries and deaths are a result of carbon monoxide inside of the home in Ontario. Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week runs Nov. 1-7.

  Canada

  Nov 4, 2021
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• SaskEnergy reminds residents about carbon monoxide danger

  Safety measures to protect yourself from carbon monoxide include installing a CO detector and inspecting and maintaining all gas-powered appliances.

  Health

  Oct 24, 2021
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• Guelph fire department participates in National Fire Prevention Week

  The Guelph Fire department said it wants to ensure more is known about fire safety, including challenging families to post themselves testing their alarms on social media.

  Canada

  Oct 8, 2021