Public Health
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Deaths from wildfire smoke up 275% over recent years, new report saysA new Lancet report found there were an average of approximately 4,000 annual deaths associated with wildfire smoke between 2021-25, compared to 1,050 annually in 2003-12.Health9 hours
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Hamilton ‘black soot’ not expected to pose long-term risk, public health saysHamilton public health says black particulate that fell across parts of the city in July is not expected to pose a long-term health risk.HealthAug 14
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Cases of cyclosporiasis deserve attention but shouldn’t alarm, says Quebec doctorA Quebec doctor says health-care professionals would be 'optimistically naive' to believe cases of cyclosporiasis won’t keep increasing, but there is no reason for alarm.HealthJul 24
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4 Manitoba First Nations declare public health emergency in ‘regional crisis’After years of drug, disease and homelessness-related crises in the Island Lake region, the Anisininew Grand Council declared a public health emergency.HealthJul 9
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Raccoon rabies outbreak still growing, Quebec public health officials sayQuebec public health officials are sounding the alarm as rabies cases continue to spread in regions to the south and east of Montreal.CanadaJun 19
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Alberta dual-practice doctors could begin offering private surgeries in fallSurgical Services Minister Adriana LaGrange says the status quo isn't working as too many Albertans are sitting in the queue too long to get surgery.HealthJun 18
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Ticks are coming for you: Experts warn tick-related illnesses rising across CanadaFrom Lyme disease to rare red meat allergies, experts say expanding tick populations are creating new health risks across Canada.CanadaMay 22
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Drug poisoning alert issued in Ontario city over mysterious substance sold as ‘down’Lakelands Public Health has issued a drug poisoning alert in the Peterborough region over a substance sold as 'down,' which has been linked to overdoses and heavy sedation.CanadaMay 7
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Toronto Public Health temporarily pauses vaccine-related suspensions of studentsToronto Public Health says it is pausing student suspension orders related to vaccine records for the rest of the school year while it works with families to update records.HealthMar 4
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Canada’s incoming top doctor says restoring public trust a top priorityCanada's incoming chief public health officer Dr. Joss Reimer said it's critical for the federal government to take a proactive approach to countering false information.HealthFeb 20
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