Parasite

• Kingston parasite outbreak shows early signs of decline, source still unknown

  Cryptosporidium is resistant to chlorine, meaning it can survive in swimming pools, hot tubs and splash pads if additional precautions are not taken.

  Health

  Jun 18
  
• New parasite named after retired University of Lethbridge professor

  A University of Lethbridge undergraduate student discovered a new, prolific aquatic parasite which has been named for a 'deserving' retired U of L professor.

  Science

  Aug 16, 2024
  
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• ‘Parasite’ actor Lee Sun-kyun found dead in Seoul, police say

  Police and emergency officers initially found Lee in what they believed was an unconscious state in the car parked on a street in northern Seoul.

  Entertainment

  Dec 27, 2023
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• Wash your fruits and veggies: B.C. experiences Cyclospora infection outbreak

  Impacted vegetables could include broccoli, lettuce, cabbage, celery, peas, snap peas, cucumbers, carrots, and green onions, which have all been previously linked to Cyclospora.

  Health

  Aug 4, 2023
• Domestic cats helping spread dangerous parasite to wildlife, UBC study finds

  An infected cat can shed as many as 500 million Toxoplasma eggs in two weeks through feces. Those eggs can go dormant and wait years before infecting a wild animal.

  Environment

  Nov 13, 2021
• People in N.S. bitten by tick can now go to pharmacy for Lyme disease assessment

  Previously, those with tick bites had to go to a doctor or nurse practitioner to get a provincially covered assessment.

  Health

  Oct 29, 2021
• ‘Moving black worm’ removed from tonsil of woman with sore throat

  A Tokyo woman complained of a sore throat five days after eating sashimi.

  Trending

  Jul 14, 2020
• Trump slams ‘Parasite’ Oscar win: ‘Can we get ‘Gone With the Wind’ back, please?’

  Trump also dismissed actor Brad Pitt, who won an Oscar for best supporting actor for "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood."

  Entertainment

  Feb 20, 2020
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• Saskatoon Korean Association ‘amazed’ with ‘Parasite’ Oscar wins

  Bong Joon-ho's film "Parasite" took home top prizes at the 92nd Academy Awards, which is very exciting for Koreans around the world, including in Saskatchewan.

  Entertainment

  Feb 11, 2020
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• Oscars 2020: Viewership ratings plunge to record low

  Compared to 29.6 million in 2019, viewership for the Oscars fell to 23.6 million last Sunday — which is more than a 20 per cent drop, according to Nielsen.

  Entertainment

  Feb 11, 2020