Privacy concerns with online pot sales after legalization should be monitored: Experts say
A spokeswoman for federal Privacy Commissioner Daniel Therrien said the office had not looked specifically at online marijuana sales. Continue reading
Health Canada
Sask. rural community group opposes proposed strychnine ban
Health Canada is conducting public consultation on its website on the use of strychnine to kill ground squirrels, commonly known as gophers, until Sept. 27. Continue reading
Health Canada recalls children’s jackets due to drawstring hazard
Health Canada says the drawstrings at the bottom of the jackets could become entangled or caught on playground slides, handrails, school bus doors or other moving objects. Continue reading
Pesticides linked to death of the bees to be phased out of Canada within three years, sources say
The federal government will begin phasing out the outdoor use of nicotine-based pesticides beginning in 2021, part of an effort to stem the mysterious decline of honey bee colonies around the world. Continue reading
Bowmanville woman wants Health Canada to push awareness of ‘breast implant illness’
The 29-year-old mother of three says her health took a turn for the worse shortly after she had the surgery in June 2017. Continue reading
Moose Jaw woman fighting to access life-saving treatment
After raising nearly $250,000 for potentially life-saving medical treatment, the hard part was supposed to be over. Continue reading
EpiPen shortage to continue into August, Health Canada warns
Health Canada is warning Canadians that the adult dose of the EpiPen is expected to be in limited supply at pharmacies until August 31. Continue reading
Do Canadians know enough about food safety? Survey says no
The survey found a broad lack of knowledge about washing reusable shopping bags, rinsing poultry before cooking, as well as properly storing, defrosting and cooking meat and seafood. Continue reading
Ontario fire marshal to study ‘flame-jetting’ injuries and death
The analysis comes as the office said it has noted four incidents in the last six years where the phenomenon – known as flame jetting – has occurred, leaving people with horrific injuries. Continue reading
Montreal backs Toronto health authorities calling for decriminalizing drugs
The director of Montreal’s public health department is welcoming a recent report by Toronto’s board of health pushing the federal government to decriminalize all drugs. Continue reading
