The first human case of West Nile virus in Waterloo region this year has been confirmed. Public health reported the case Oct. 2 and is […]
Category: Health
HIV cases rise in Thunder Bay as health officials monitor trend
Public health officials are reporting an increase in HIV cases in the Thunder Bay district. The Thunder Bay District Health Unit says it has identified […]
Ontario to offer free flu and COVID-19 vaccines starting next week amid declining vaccination rates
Ontario is launching its fall flu, COVID-19 and RSV immunization programs as respiratory illness season approaches. Flu and COVID-19 vaccines will be available starting the […]
Nationwide recall issued for ice cream over gravel-like pieces
A nationwide recall has been issued for So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert (500 mL) because it may contain plastic-like and […]
Food and household products recalled across Canada over safety concerns this week
Multiple food and household products recalled across Canada this week Several products sold in Canada have been recalled this week over safety concerns, including food, […]
Canada-wide ice cream recall issued over gravel-like pieces
A nationwide recall has been issued for So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert over concerns it may contain plastic-like or gravel-like […]
Hair product recalled across Canada over safety concerns
A Schwarzkopf hair mousse has been recalled across Canada because its container may burst and cause injury or property damage. Health Canada said the affected […]
Food recall issued for cheese sold in Ontario, Quebec
A cheese sold in Ontario and Quebec has been recalled because it may be contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus, a bacteria that can cause food poisoning. […]
Northwestern Ontario issues 4 drug alerts in under a week amid overdose surge
Northwestern Ontario has seen four drug alerts issued in less than a week as health officials warn of a sharp increase in overdoses across the […]
Peanuts recalled in Ontario and Quebec due to possible Salmonella contamination
Canadian food safety officials have recalled PK Roasted Lemon N’ Chilli Peanuts sold in Ontario and Quebec because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The […]