Peterborough Public Health nurses hold information picket
The Ontario Nurses’ Association says nurses have been without a contract since October 2017. Continue reading
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Manitoba government places city of Thompson under boil water advisory
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
Thompson is the latest Manitoba municipality to be placed under a boil water advisory, after a similar advisory was made for Dauphin on Nov. 1. Continue reading
Guelph Police remind the public to be cautious with cannabis
By Alex Gagne Anchor
The report comes after police received calls from residents concerned about cannabis ingestion. Continue reading
Peterborough Public Health confirms discovery of second rabid bat in area
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Last year, 20 rabid bats were found in Ontario. Continue reading
Hamilton public health hoping for a milder flu season
Hamilton’s public health department expects to see a milder flu season this year, but says that doesn’t mean you should forget about the flu shot. Continue reading
Public Health confirms first case of the flu in Guelph area
By Alex Gagne Anchor
As a result, flu clinics have been scheduled around the region. Continue reading
Community leaders urge Ford government to resume opening overdose prevention sites
Health officials say 1,265 people died of opioid-related drug overdoses in 2017 in Ontario. Continue reading
Why your postal code might matter to your health
Countries like Canada have engineered physical activity out of daily life, experts say. Here are some ways to bring it back. Continue reading
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. 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
