Toxic

• Possible blue-green algae blooms found in Saskatoon, testing underway

  Residents are being warned to stay away from the Blair Nelson storm pond as testing is underway to determine if there are blue-green algae blooms in the water.

  Canada

  Sep 28, 2023
  
• “We’ve been finding them everywhere:” HRM holds blue-green algae info session

  The 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.

  Environment

  Jul 29, 2023
  
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• Health Canada pest control adviser steps down, says regulation ‘obsolete

  The committee gives Health Canada independent scientific advice on the health and environmental risks of pesticides, and does evaluations for new products and reviews.

  Canada

  Jul 17, 2023
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• KFL&A chief medical officer warns 4 deaths could be linked to cocaine laced with fentanyl

  Chief medical officer warns cocaine laced with Fentanyl may have caused four deaths.

  Health

  Sep 2, 2020
• Interior Health issues drug alert after carfentanil detected in Salmon Arm, B.C. drug supply

  Carfentanil is an opioid that’s 100 times more toxic than fentanyl — and 10,000 times more toxic than morphine.

  Dec 23, 2019
• Hockey coach misconduct allegations spark countrywide discussions around ‘hockey culture’

  Recently, the highest level of professional hockey has had a dark spotlight cast on it over allegations of coaching misconduct, ranging from racial slurs to physical abuse.

  Sports

  Dec 6, 2019
• Industry-led household hazardous waste program one step closer in Saskatchewan

  A new program will reduce the amount of household hazardous waste improperly disposed of in Saskatchewan landfills, according to Dustin Duncan.

  Environment

  Jul 5, 2019
• Saskatoon woman asking city to ban toxic bird control substance

  Living Sky Wildlife Rehabilitation executive director Jan Shadick said 30 of the 35 pigeons brought to her this year have shown symptoms of being poisoned.

  Canada

  May 6, 2019
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• 2 dogs sickened from eating PCP at Kits Beach, and now owners are being warned

  "It's like rat poison. If someone spread it on the grass, you don't know."

  Crime

  Nov 24, 2017
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• Lights Out: The Rise and Fall of CGE Peterborough Part 5 — What does the future hold?

  By mid-2018, other than a small portion of space leased to BWXT Nuclear, the 44-acre General Electric Canada factory complex in Peterborough will be occupied by 50 employees.

  Canada

  Nov 21, 2017