Ponds
-
“We’ve been finding them everywhere:” HRM holds blue-green algae info sessionThe algae can cause itchiness, rashes, and hives in people, but it can be fatal to pets. Experts say people should supervise their animals closely when outdoors near water.EnvironmentJul 29, 2023
-
Edmonton residents win dispute with city over improvements to green spaceNine years ago, Kendelle Lesiuk's parents started trying to beautify the park and pong located behind their home in west Edmonton at a dead-end road.EnvironmentJun 15, 2021
-
-
Advertisement
-
No ice is safe ice: London Fire DepartmentA man was rescued Sunday after falling through the ice of a pond in northwest London.CanadaJan 25, 2021
-
-
Advertisement
-
City of London stresses stormwater ponds are ‘unstable and dangerous’ for skatersOfficials stress the man-made bodies of water are not safe for skating, hockey, sledding or any recreation because the ice that forms in the winter is 'unstable and dangerous.'CanadaJan 13, 2021
-
Contaminated skin cream leaves woman semi-comatose with mercury poisoningOver the past 9 years, there have been more than 60 cases of poisoning linked to foreign brands or homemade creams in California.TrendingSep 12, 2019
-
-
Always exercise caution on ice-covered ponds: Saskatoon Fire DepartmentThe Saskatoon Fire Department urges an elevated level of caution when using any ice-covered body of water for recreational purposes.CanadaDec 24, 2018
-
-
Manitobans reminded about the dangers of water after man drownsThe Lifesaving Society is warning Manitobans about the dangers of man-made ponds after a Winnipeg man drowned in one on Monday.Jul 25, 2018
-
Toronto Public Health warns of potential toxic algae found in Humber Bay EastOfficials say water samples taken from the mouth of Mimico Creek and in Humber Bay Park East confirmed the presence of the potentially toxic algae.HealthJul 17, 2018
-
-
Advertisement
-
Saskatoon Fire Department warning people to stay off melting ice on pondsThe Saskatoon Fire Department says warm weather has arrived and is now causing ice on the city’s ponds to deteriorate.CanadaApr 23, 2018
-
-
Advertisement
-
Nearly 30 thousand fewer geese migrating through Winnipeg this yearWhile it may not be obvious at first gander, the geese migration numbers are significantly down.EnvironmentOct 14, 2016
Trending
-
Quebec premier calls on Bloc Québécois to help topple Trudeau government46,160 Read
-
$80M Lotto Max jackpot split between two winning tickets17,895 Read
-
Donald Trump claims B.C.’s ‘very large faucet’ could help California’s water woes17,115 Read
-
Some of Canada’s airports are getting CT scanners. Here’s why17,112 Read
-
Teen who desperately needed size 23 shoes now holds 2 world records15,224 Read
-
‘Deeply ashamed’: Canadian Medical Association apologizes for harms to Indigenous peoples7,772 Read
-
Top Videos
-
Inflation finally hits Bank of Canada’s 2% target234 Viewed
-
Bloc Québécois vows not to back Conservative non-confidence motion199 Viewed
-
International student cap could hit colleges, universities financially: Experts79 Viewed
-
Freeland admits Canada’s immigration system has seen ‘some abuses’ with international students, temporary foreign workers76 Viewed
-
Mortgage expert on Ottawa loosening mortgage rules73 Viewed
-
Tupperware puts a lid on it and files for bankruptcy protection65 Viewed
-