Lead Poisoning
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Eagles and death metal: Trio of raptors found on Sunshine Coast with lead poisoningAll three birds were found on the Sunshine Coast this year, and taken to the Orphan Wildlife Rehabilitation Society in Delta for treatment.EnvironmentApr 4
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Does your cinnamon contain lead? What to know after FDA warningThe U.S. FDA issued a health advisory Wednesday warning consumers about six brands of ground cinnamon contaminated with lead.ConsumerMar 8
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B.C. man calls for lead shot ban after hundreds of swans die on cross-border lakeOfficials with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed 182 trumpeter swans died at Judson Lake over the winter, most as a result of lead toxicity.EnvironmentJun 20, 2021
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Lead poisoning confirmed in death of two Saskatchewan eaglesAccording to a study by the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative, the number one cause of death in bald eagles in Saskatchewan is poisoning.CanadaFeb 26, 2021
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Nearly every single Halifax-area public school has too much lead in its drinking waterData released by the provincial government this week reveals that the majority of public schools in Nova Scotia have too much lead in their water.EducationOct 1, 2020
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Education Department publishes test results, reveals schools with lead in drinking waterThe department initially committed to having the database online by the start of the school year.EducationSep 30, 2020
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Education Department misses target date on lead database for Nova Scotia school waterAfter a groundbreaking investigation on lead in drinking water, the province promised to publish all lead test results by the start of the 2020 school year.HealthSep 4, 2020
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Deliberations begin on Halifax Water’s proposal to replace lead pipes for freeIf approved, the utility hopes to replace all lead service lines within its boundaries within the next 18 years.HealthJun 1, 2020
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Citing Tainted Water investigation, Halifax Water advances offer to replace lead pipes for freeHalifax Water is taking the next step in a landmark $14-million program to replace privately-owned lead service lines, citing the Tainted Water investigation as a catalyst.HealthNov 28, 2019
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Halifax Water considers accelerated plan to replace lead pipes after Tainted Water investigationThe utility board will review a report that cites the Tainted Water series as an impetus for the recommended course of action.HealthNov 27, 2019
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