Poisoning
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Sole survivor from toxic mushroom-laced meal testifies at murder trialIan Wilkinson, 71, said all the guests ate from grey plates and Erin Patterson, who is on trial for murder, ate from an 'orangey tan' plate.WorldMay 6
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Woman accused of killing 3 with toxic mushroom-laced meal heads to trialThe case made international headlines, much to do with the sensational nature of the lunchtime meal Erin Patterson allegedly cooked for her relatives.WorldMay 1
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U.K. tourist among 2 found dead at Sri Lankan hostel, police investigatingEbony McIntosh, 24, and Nadine Raguse, 27, were rushed to the hospital to be treated for vomiting, nausea and breathing difficulties.TrendingFeb 6
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Three dead in opioid poisoning incidents; Halton police issue warningThe Halton Regional Police Service is advising residents to be aware of overdose symptoms after three people died in opioid poisoning incidents over the weekend.CrimeMay 26, 2024
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B.C. officials warn of uptick in winter carbon monoxide poisoningsVancouver Coastal Health said it sees an average of 31 emergency room visits due to carbon monoxide exposure during the colder months.HealthJan 22, 2024
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‘How can you be sorry unless you are evil?’: Mother addresses child killerThe mother of a Scarborough toddler who died after consuming cereal laced with sodium nitrite called the man who poisoned her daughter "evil" and is demanding justice.CrimeNov 2, 2023
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Poisoning, concussions: Why student violence on teachers is a growing fearA number of jurisdictions across Canada are reporting a greater frequency of student-on-teacher violence, ranging from verbal threats to physical abuse.CanadaSep 29, 2023
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Toronto man pleads guilty to murder, admits poisoning toddler with sodium nitriteAccording to the facts, Ngugi stole a quantity of sodium nitrite from his workplace and in doing so, he knew that the substance was toxic for human consumption.CanadaSep 19, 2023
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Trail RCMP investigating after 2 dogs on same block die; strychnine poisoning confirmed in onePolice say the two dogs belonged to separate families along Casino Road. One dog died on Sunday, with the other dying on Monday.CanadaMar 22, 2023
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2 people dead from suspected carbon monoxide poisoningA man and woman were found outside a home in Calgary's southeast on Friday night.CrimeMar 4, 2023
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