Health Concerns

• Heat stroke risk increases as Kingston faces second day of sweltering conditions

  For the second day in a row, temperatures pushed toward 40 C in the Kingston, Ont., region Wednesday, increasing the risk of heat related illnesses developing in the community.

  Health

  Jul 5, 2023
  
• Coronavirus: Teachers’ union urges B.C. to fix ‘inconsistencies’ across school districts

  Union president Teri Mooring slams the education ministry for leaving key decisions to the school districts.

  Education

  Sep 16, 2020
  
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• Edmonton school boards offer work exemptions to select staff due to COVID-19

  Options can include either working from home, working at the site with extra supports or accessing leave entitlements.

  Health

  Aug 21, 2020
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• The coronavirus effect: COVID-19’s impact on sporting, cultural, civic events across Canada

  Ongoing concerns about the new coronavirus have resulted in the cancellation of a number of sporting and cultural events across Canada and beyond.

  Health

  Mar 9, 2020
• Winnipeggers join global protests against rollout of 5G wireless technology

  Similar events and rallies were planned in 200 cities around the world.

  Jan 25, 2020
• Cannabis vape products spark health concerns

  Doctors on the front lines of an epidemic of vaping-related illnesses in Canada and the U.S. are questioning a decision by Health Canada to allow the sale of cannabis vape products in many parts of the country.

  Cannabis

  Dec 17, 2019
• ‘Giant xerox machine’ gives insight into health concerns

  680 CJOB's Christian Aumell tried out one of three tests available through Body Measure, aimed at identifying health risks.

  Health

  Oct 21, 2018
• RCMP search for missing woman from Carlyle, Sask.

  Ruby Barnes, 64, was last seen at a business on the 200 block of Main Street in Carlyle at around 9:30 a.m. on June 18. RCMP said that due to her health concerns, there is a concern for her well-being.

  Canada

  Jun 19, 2018
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• Scientists use Canadian Light Source to prove tungsten causes health concerns

  Scientists exposed laboratory mice to tungsten then examined their bones using beamlines at the Canadian Light Source in Saskatoon.

  Science

  Apr 17, 2018
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• Calgary seniors voice concerns after elevator breakdown: ‘our living depends on that elevator’

  Signs have been put up in the Mountview Apartments, saying there’s no time frame for when the elevators will be fixed.

  Dec 28, 2016