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Case of whooping cough confirmed at Westwood Junior High School in Saint-Lazare, Que.
The school is encouraging parents to vaccinate their children against the contagious disease. Continue reading
Montreal study finds intense recreational screen use ‘fairly widespread’ among adults, children
A recent study has found that 21 per cent of Grade 6 students and 16 per cent of adults in Montreal use screens on a leisurely basis for more than four hours per day. Continue reading
Quebec public health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Montreal airport
Public health authorities in Quebec have declared another case of measles in Montreal. Continue reading
Saint-Lazare family remembers late son with opioid awareness message
Just ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day — August 31 — a Saint-Lazare family hopes the death of their son will warn others of the dangers of opioids. Continue reading
Health authorities declare 8th case of measles in Montreal
A passenger with the infectious virus, who was contagious, reportedly took a flight from Las Vegas to Montreal last week. Continue reading
Should bars be equipped with Naloxone kits?
By Dan Spector Photojournalist
“I’m asking public health to step up a bit,” the mother of 19-year-old Archie MacIsaac-Vacon, who died from fentanyl, told Global News Continue reading
Check up on vulnerable people during Montreal heat wave, authorities say
Health officials advise Montrealers to be vigilant this weekend as temperatures are expected to climb. Continue reading
Scorching heat, humidity to make it feel like 45 in parts of southern Quebec: Environment Canada
Montreal public health recommends drinking water on a regular basis and spending time in air-conditioned places. Continue reading
Montreal health officials declare second measles case in Laval
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
Montreal public health authorities are expanding the list of locations in Laval where people could have been exposed to measles. Continue reading
Montreal creates committee to curb climate change, reduce carbon footprint
New partners are joining the fight, announced Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante, including the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and Montreal Public Health. Continue reading