Province considering new rules around carbon monoxide alarms
By Nadia Stewart Videojournalist
This week, 19 adults and 3 children ended up in the hyperbaric chamber after they were exposed to the odorless, colourless gas. Continue reading
Carbon Monoxide
Barriere family airlifted to Vancouver hospital following carbon monoxide poisoning
An entire family has been airlifted from Barriere, B.C., to a hospital in Vancouver on Thursday morning after a carbon monoxide leak in their home. Continue reading
Vancouver carbon monoxide exposure sends 13 to hospital, 2 in critical condition
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Upon responding to the call, BC Emergency Health Services said the carbon monoxide monitors carried by paramedics went off immediately. Continue reading
Burnaby firefighters hand out carbon monoxide alarms in bid to curb the ‘silent killer’
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“That’s why it’s so important to have an alarm. It doesn’t smell, it doesn’t taste, and you can’t see it.” Continue reading
The silent killer: Protecting yourself from carbon monoxide
Manitoba Hydro is offering rebates to encourage residents to buy carbon monoxide alarms. The odourless, colourless, and tasteless gas can collect in homes or garages and can be fatal. Continue reading
Working CO detectors can save lives
Saskatchewan government officials said CO incidents rise in the winter as people rely more on natural gas appliances like furnaces. Continue reading
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
London Fire Department calls on public to take action during Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week
Symptoms of CO poisoning are often confused with the flu which makes it so dangerous, said Jack Burt, acting deputy fire chief. Continue reading
Edmonton firefighters go door-to-door installing CO monitors, smoke detectors
Edmonton firefighters have been going door-to-door this weekend installing carbon monoxide and smoke detectors. Continue reading
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
