Quebec physicians to Health Canada: Modify regulations for medically assisted dying
Physicians who fail to comply with new federal regulations could face jail time. Continue reading
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Canada could soon put cancer warnings on individual cigarettes
Canada could soon be the first country to put cancer warnings on individual cigarettes. Continue reading
Thousands of kids’ water bottles recalled in Canada over choking hazard
About 3,801 Mountain Warehouse BPA-free printed kids’ water bottles were sold in Canada. Continue reading
EPCOR attempting to get ahead of new guidelines regarding lead in Edmonton’s drinking water
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
Right now, the allowable amount of lead per litre of water is 10 micrograms. The new guidelines will cap that at five. Continue reading
Cucumbers may be the reason for this salmonella outbreak, according to officials
An investigation is underway into an outbreak of salmonella infections involving five provinces, mostly in the west. Continue reading
Former task force chair says everyone needs to obey the rules on legalized cannabis
The website of New Brunswick’s Crown agency, Cannabis NB, has come under question for its product descriptions and images of people smiling and taking a selfie or holding a yoga pose. Continue reading
Homegrown Nova Scotia cannabis on the way to NSLC shelves
The cannabis sold on NSLC shelves may soon carry a legitimate local flavour. Continue reading
Doug Ford criticizes Justin Trudeau over pot, says cops need reliable equipment to test for pot
Doug Ford said Health Canada has only approved one device to conduct roadside tests for cannabis and it may not give accurate results in the cold. Continue reading
Canadian Blood Services looks to decrease required abstinence period for men who have sex with men
Canadian Blood Services may decrease the time gay and bisexual men must abstain from sex before donating. Yet a London, Ont., activist is pushing for a new approach entirely. Continue reading
Dressing up for Halloween? Skip the decorative contact lenses, Health Canada urges
While decorative lenses are popular additions to Halloween attire, they can pose risks such as cuts or scratches on corneas, allergic reactions and impaired vision. Continue reading
