Health Canada is “closely monitoring” the resurgence of mpox cases following the World Health Organization’s (WHO) declaration of a public health emergency of international concern […]
Category: Health
Thunder bay City Seeks Community Input for Movie Nights in the Parks.
THUNDER BAY – Which film will take the spotlight at this year’s Movie Nights in the Parks? The choices include classics like The Goonies, Indiana […]
Ontario Halts Wastewater Testing for COVID and Other Viruses: ‘Incredibly Disappointing
Ontario will officially end its COVID-19 wastewater surveillance program on Wednesday, a move some public health experts deem shortsighted. Dr. Fahad Razak, former scientific director […]
Canada Issues Update on Listeria Outbreak Causing Recall of Drinks Sold at Major Retailers Including No Frills, Walmart, Shoppers Drug Mart, and FreshCo.
The Public Health Agency of Canada has released an update on the Listeria outbreak linked to recalled plant-based refrigerated beverages. As of July 30, more […]
Ontario Extends Partnership with Shoppers Drug Mart to Provide Free Menstrual Products in Schools
The Ford government has announced a renewed multi-year agreement with Shoppers Drug Mart to provide free menstrual products in Ontario schools. The three-year deal, revealed […]
Increase in Tick-Borne Illnesses in Canada
The incidence of tick-borne illnesses in Canada is rising, with diseases that were once confined to the United States now spreading northward, and rare infections […]