Pesticides
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Health Canada pest control adviser steps down, says regulation ‘obsoleteThe committee gives Health Canada independent scientific advice on the health and environmental risks of pesticides, and does evaluations for new products and reviews.CanadaJul 17, 2023
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Winnipeggers weigh in on new pesticide regulations in effect this springIn November, the provincial government lifted the ban on cosmetic pesticides, which had been in place since 2014. But some Winnipeggers avoid pesticides entirely.EnvironmentMay 14, 2023
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City of Winnipeg begins annual battle against mosquitoesThe city announced Wednesday that it has launched this year's larviciding program — the attempt to curtail the larval population of bloodsuckers before they emerge as adults.CanadaMay 3, 2023
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Regina city council approves pesticide regulation research, first zoning amendment for CoopertownSome northwest Reginans presented concerns around the increase of noise pollution and safety concerns along Ninth Avenue North during Wednesday's discussion about Coopertown.CanadaApr 21, 2022
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Manitoba bill would allow cosmetic pesticides on lawns, municipal boulevardsA bill put before the legislature proposes an end to a restriction on cosmetic pesticides for private lawns, grassy areas near roadways and some municipal fields and parks.EnvironmentMar 14, 2022
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N.B. advocacy group gives PC Party failing grade for not banning herbicide sprayingThe group is calling on New Brunswick political parties to collaborate and take action on banning the practice of glyphosate spraying on Crown forests.EnvironmentSep 2, 2021
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Vigilance OGM asks municipalities to ban pesticides just like LavalThis spring, Laval became the first municipality in Quebec to ban the use of glyphosate and neonicotinoid-based pesticides on residential lawns and parks.HealthJul 31, 2021
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Southern Alberta farmers battle surge in grasshoppers: ‘They’ve been really bad’Right now, a big obstacle facing those in southern Alberta's agriculture industry is the infestation of grasshoppers.EconomyJul 13, 2021
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Parkinson’s disease still on the rise — what this means for CanadiansNeurology expert Dr. Ray Dorsey joins 'The Morning Show' to talk about the fastest-growing neurological disease and how it's affecting Canadians.LifestyleApr 30, 2021
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Manitoba cosmetic pesticide ban untouched since 2014, PCs stress review in progressA provincial cosmetic herbicide and pesticide ban implemented in 2014 remains untouched in Manitoba despite previous promises for a review on the subject by the Pallister PCs.HealthApr 28, 2021
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