Lice

• ‘Super lice’ are becoming more resistant to chemical shampoos. What to use instead

  These so-called super lice, fortified with increased resistance to traditional treatments, are proving a challenge for those seeking to rid themselves of the persistent pests.

  Health

  Apr 26, 2024
  
• 53 animals, including miniature horses, rescued from farm in B.C.’s Interior, SPCA says

  Six cattle, five llamas, four goats and two emus were also seized from the farm following complaints of animal neglect, according to the B.C. SPCA.

  Canada

  Mar 24, 2020
  
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• ‘Anybody can catch it’: Winnipeg expert’s tips on how to keep kids from getting lice

  A Winnipeg expert says a good lice comb should be on every parent's back-to-school shopping list. Schools across the city vary on whether or not kids with nits must be kept home.

  Aug 28, 2018
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• Lethbridge mom frustrated with school policy that doesn’t notify parents of lice outbreaks

  Lethbridge School District 51 responded with a statement, emphasizing that "head lice are a community-wide problem, as head lice are just as likely to be caught at home or in the community than at school."

  Health

  Dec 5, 2017
• Edmonton’s first-ever lice treatment centre offers ‘WiFi, child-friendly snacks’

  Edmonton's first-ever lice prevention and treatment clinic is now open for business to combat the notorious hair critters.

  Consumer

  Jan 12, 2017
• Selfies spreading ‘super lice’ as kids prepare to head back to school

  Not only have lice become resistant to over-the-counter remedies, they are now increasingly spreading because of selfies.

  Canada

  Aug 4, 2016
• Lice: What you need to know

  School is back in session and some parents will soon be getting calls alerting them to the fact that someone in their child's class has lice.

  Sep 14, 2015
• Mutant lice are harder to kill than ever; here are some tips

  The term "mutant lice" might make you picture cartoon bugs with massive muscles and evil eyes, but they aren't really that scary.

  Canada

  Sep 3, 2015
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• Feeling the itch? Kelowna school warns of head lice

  Administrative staff at Dr. Knox Middle School in Kelowna sent out an email notice this week, warning lice season has come early.

  Feb 27, 2015
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• Selfies and super lice make a lousy combination

  What you should know about the mutant strain of lice that now dominates Canadian cases.

  Health

  Dec 12, 2014