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Possible blue-green algae blooms found in Saskatoon, testing underwayResidents 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.CanadaSep 28, 2023
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“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
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Health Canada pest control adviser steps down, says regulation ‘obsoleteThe committee gives Health Canada independent scientific advice on the health and environmental risks of pesticides, and does evaluations for new products and reviews.CanadaJul 17, 2023
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KFL&A chief medical officer warns 4 deaths could be linked to cocaine laced with fentanylChief medical officer warns cocaine laced with Fentanyl may have caused four deaths.HealthSep 2, 2020
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Interior Health issues drug alert after carfentanil detected in Salmon Arm, B.C. drug supplyCarfentanil is an opioid that’s 100 times more toxic than fentanyl — and 10,000 times more toxic than morphine.Dec 23, 2019
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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.SportsDec 6, 2019
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Industry-led household hazardous waste program one step closer in SaskatchewanA new program will reduce the amount of household hazardous waste improperly disposed of in Saskatchewan landfills, according to Dustin Duncan.EnvironmentJul 5, 2019
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Saskatoon woman asking city to ban toxic bird control substanceLiving Sky Wildlife Rehabilitation executive director Jan Shadick said 30 of the 35 pigeons brought to her this year have shown symptoms of being poisoned.CanadaMay 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."CrimeNov 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.CanadaNov 21, 2017
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