Public health
Fredericton, Oromocto seeing sharp spike in HIV, gonorrhea cases
The number of reported cases of HIV and gonorrhea in Fredericton and Oromocto have nearly doubled this year, according to Horizon Health. Â Continue reading
Horse infected with Eastern equine encephalitis found in Hamilton
A horse has tested positive for the virus that is typically found in wild birds and transmitted by infected mosquitoes. Continue reading
Surge in prevention site overdoses prompts warning about strength of fentanyl, heroin
The Regional HIV/AIDS Connection runs the overdose prevention site, and is issuing a public warning about the increasing strength of some drugs. Continue reading
Authorities advise precautions as first human West Nile case found in Hamilton
First human case of West Nile discovered in Hamilton. Continue reading
Water activities continue at Lake Banook despite blue-green algae warning
Some people say they don’t know any more than what the signs tell them, including how to notice the possible toxins. Continue reading
N.B. summer camp closes for the week after viral illness causes 100 campers to be sent home
On Friday about 100 campers were sent home as a viral illness rapidly spread through the Camp Glenburn facility. Continue reading
Needle distribution will continue: Lethbridge City Council defeats resolution
By Malika Karim Videographer
A resolution to stop the distribution of needles leaving the supervised consumption site was narrowly defeated by Lethbridge city councillors Monday. Continue reading
Be proactive about pool contamination, health officials urge Lethbridge
Since June 13, there have been three major closures at Henderson Pool due to contamination, requiring a closure for more than an hour. Continue reading
Trout Lake, Barnet Marine Park closed due to high E. coli levels
Trout Lake in Vancouver and Burnaby’s Barnett Marine Park have both exceeded E. coli levels that are considered safe for the public. Continue reading
Stan Siwik Pool on list of Lethbridge locations affected by needle debris
Used needles have continued to pose a problem to areas across Lethbridge for several months, and on Saturday, Stan Siwik Pool became the most recent facility to be plagued by this growing epidemic Continue reading
