Frostbite
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‘Frostbite capital’: Efforts to reduce amputations underway in EdmontonThe Hope Mission says the shelter has had to hire more nurses in recent years because a majority of frostbite procedures involve Edmonton's homeless population.HealthJan 5
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When does frostbite become a threat? What to know during the deep freezeFrostbite is becoming a real threat across parts of Canada as extreme cold grips the regions, forcing people to bundle up in heavy layers and limit time outdoors.HealthJan 22, 2025
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B.C. paramedics respond to 90 frostbite, hypothermia calls in 12 daysBetween Jan. 5 and 10, there were fewer than 10 calls related to the cold each day. On Jan. 11, however, those numbers started spiking.WeatherJan 17, 2024
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Watch for frostbite, hypothermia during extreme cold: doctors, EMSDoctors in emergency departments worry about two basic kinds of cold weather injuries coming through their doors: frostbite-damaged skin and hypothermia.CanadaJan 11, 2024
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Two men who lost fingers crossing into Manitoba become Canadian citizensThe men's stories made international headlines resulting in offers of help from various immigration and newcomer groups.CanadaMar 21, 2023
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Blaze the cat: Formerly frozen Regina feline settles into sunny life in ArizonaOn Friday, Blaze - who now answers to Blake - travelled further than he has ever been before; a fairytale finish for a cat who was found frozen on the side of a Regina highway.CanadaFeb 14, 2023
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Advocates say Toronto warming centres at capacity as extreme cold grips the provinceEnvironment Canada warned of wind chill values between -30 C and -40 C across much of southern and eastern Ontario, and up to -50 C in parts of northern Ontario.WeatherFeb 3, 2023
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MLHU issues first cold weather alert of 2023 for London ahead of frigid Friday forecastThe alert will come into effect just after midnight on Friday as temperatures drop to a low of -14 C, feeling like -22, where it will remain through the afternoon.WeatherFeb 2, 2023
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Risk of frostbite in southern Alberta as frigid weather moves inAccording to south zone medical officer of health Dr. Allison Gonsalves, with the current temperatures, frostbite can set in within 30 minutes.WeatherDec 19, 2022
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Extreme cold one day, balmy the next: Alberta’s yo-yoing temperatures a literal headache for manyRapid temperature swings caused by changing air pressure systems in Alberta don't just present cold exposure risks — they also leave many people with headaches and pains. But why?WeatherDec 6, 2022
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