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Increase in Mosquito Population in Winnipeg Attributed to Wet May Weather

Noah Perreault
19 June 2024
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Winnipeg’s notorious bloodsuckers are on the rise due to a wet and rainy May, with some parts of the city experiencing more severe infestations than […]

Ontario Reports Over 1,000 Tick Sightings, with 60 Cases of Lyme Disease Confirmed

Noah Perreault
31 May 2024
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The onset of peak tick season marks a surge in reports of tick bites and associated illnesses in Ontario, surpassing typical levels. With 13 known […]

Thousands of NÜTRL Tumblers Recalled Following Numerous Illness Reports

Noah Perreault
28 May 2024
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A promotional NÜTRL-branded tumbler, recalled in Canada earlier this month, has been linked to multiple reports of adverse health effects, according to an updated notice […]

Canadian Dental Care Plan Approves Coverage for 2 Million Seniors

Noah Perreault
23 May 2024
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Two million Canadian seniors have been approved to receive insurance coverage under the Canadian Dental Care Plan since the program’s rollout three weeks ago, federal […]

Despite Bird Flu Warnings, Raw Milk Sales Surge Across U.S.

Noah Perreault
20 May 2024
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Despite Official Warnings, Raw Milk Sales Surge Amid U.S. Bird Flu Outbreak In the midst of a bird flu outbreak and official advisories cautioning against […]

Prince Edward Island Considers Tobacco Sales Ban for Future Generations

Noah Perreault
20 May 2024
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In a bold bid to stop young people from smoking, health officials in Prince Edward Island are proposing a ban on tobacco sales to anyone […]

Canadian Scientists Raise Alarm Over Bird Flu Outbreak Among U.S. Dairy Cattle, Cite Concerns of Lagging Response

Noah Perreault
1 May 2024
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While Canadian officials reassure the public that no dangerous strain of avian flu has been detected in domestic dairy cows, concerns mount over the nation’s […]

British Columbia Shifts Flavored Nicotine Pouch Sales to Pharmacy Counters.

Noah Perreault
9 February 2024
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British Columbia has mandated that flavored nicotine pouches be relocated behind pharmacy counters instead of being openly sold, aiming to deter youth addiction. Health Minister […]

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency Issues Recall for Three Products Containing Cheese from Rizo-López Foods Inc.

Noah Perreault
9 February 2024
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Issues Recall for Salad Kits and Six-Layer Dip Amid Listeria Outbreak Linked to U.S. In response to a deadly […]

Cannabis Consumption Associated with Elevated Risk of Anxiety Disorders

Noah Perreault
7 February 2024
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Examining health data from over 12 million Ontarians, the study discovered that individuals seeking emergency treatment due to cannabis use faced nearly a fourfold rise […]