Pesticides
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Ontario research suggests insecticide decimates popular pollinator, the squash beeA popular insecticide used on farms across Canada has been shown to have dire effects on ground-nesting bees, according to new research from the University of Guelph.CanadaFeb 26
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COMMENTARY: How to plan for pests while gardening during the pandemicPests can cause sudden and significant damage to homegrown food, but planning, monitoring and intervention can reduce your losses, says Paul Manning of Dalhousie University.CommentaryMay 10, 2020
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Central Alberta village pleads guilty to improper application of pesticide in case that saw 2 dogs dieThe Village of Cereal, the village's foreman and a campground caretaker have pleaded guilty to improper application of a pesticide in a 2017 case that saw two dogs ingest strychnine and later die.EnvironmentJan 17, 2020
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Scientist shares concerns about pesticide-related illnesses at Quebec parliamentary commissionThe Quebec government should be concerned about pesticides, warns the David Suzuki Foundation.HealthSep 24, 2019
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Edmonton to contribute $150K to environmental projects over 2016 herbicide spraying incidentAfter being charged with "pesticide-related" environmental offences last year, the City of Edmonton said it "takes responsibility" and will pay $150,400 towards three environmental projects.EnvironmentJul 15, 2019
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Industry-led household hazardous waste program one step closer in SaskatchewanA new program will reduce the amount of household hazardous waste improperly disposed of in Saskatchewan landfills, according to Dustin Duncan.EnvironmentJul 5, 2019
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Save the bees: Canada rejigs pesticide restrictions in effort to protect pollinatorsHealth Canada says scientific assessment showed exposure to certain pesticides had varying effects on bees and other pollinators.EnvironmentApr 11, 2019
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‘Dirty Dozen’: Do these fruits and veggies really have harmful amounts of pesticide?Kale made the "dirty" list for the first time in 10 years.LifestyleMar 20, 2019
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Bee Man removes massive European Hornets’ nest from car in OhioThe bee removal specialist filmed the process and uploaded the footage to his Facebook page.WorldAug 29, 2018
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Reality check: Weedkiller was found in children’s breakfast cereal. Does it cause cancer?Traces of a chemical used to kill weeds has been found in a number of breakfast cereals, and it could increase cancer risks for children, according to a study by an environmental research group. But is this true?HealthAug 16, 2018
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