Carbon Monoxide
2 people hospitalized after carbon monoxide detected in Calgary parkade
Workers were using gas-powered pressure washers underground at an apartment complex when the parkade CO alarm was activated. Continue reading
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
Saint John resident says government should have revealed results of carbon monoxide investigation
By Andrew Cromwell Digital Broadcast Journalist
The carbon monoxide incident occurred December 29th at Stephen Park in Saint John 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
MPs say investigation into toxic refinery emissions is a ‘wake-up call’
Asked about the investigation’s findings Thursday, environment minister Catherine McKenna said, “We need to do better and we’re certainly committed to doing that. Continue reading
‘It’s always a good idea to talk about fire safety’: Barrie’s deputy fire chief
While house fires are not always avoidable, there are several preventative measures that can be taken to minimize the danger. Deputy Chief Jeff Weber outlines some of the ways homeowners can stay safe. Continue reading
10-month-old dies, mother and toddler in hospital after carbon monoxide leak inside Barrie home
Barrie Fire information officer Sarah Hoffmann said emergency services were called to the home around 8:30 a.m., by the father who came home from work and happened upon the scene. Continue reading
Contractor calls for mandatory boiler inspections after fatal carbon monoxide leak
George Pinel of Instant Plumbing is calling on municipal and provincial authorities to introduce mandatory inspections. Continue reading
Daylight time begins this weekend — here’s why you should check your smoke alarm
As always, officials are using the moment to remind us it is a good time to replace the batteries in our smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. Continue reading
