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Some Montreal-area residents felt light earthquake on Sunday: Earthquakes Canada

2023-09-25 17:43:17 UTC

Earthquakes Canada says Montreal, Longueuil, Mascouche, and Repentigny were hit with seismic waves radiating from about 10 kilometres underground just after 8 p.m. on Sunday.

Ontario’s BORN birth registry breach sees data ‘taken’ from 3.4 million

2023-09-25 16:58:39 UTC

The statement said there was no evidence that any of the copied data was being misused. BORN is currently monitoring the internet, including the dark web.

B.C. deers proven as stressed during wildfires through poop: researchers

2023-09-24 21:06:07 UTC

Proof that deer experienced elevated stress in response to wildfires in British Columbia's southern Interior can be found in their poop.

‘It’s a bit ridiculous’: Toronto man frustrated after EV charging plans shut down

2023-09-23 08:46:29 UTC

Mark Bishop spent a year and half working with the city to get permission to build a parking pad on his property to accommodate an EV charger. The city ultimately said no.

Quebec health-care establishments argue against allowing COVID-19 class action

2023-09-21 20:14:55 UTC

If the case is allowed to go ahead, it would cover all residents of long-term care homes where COVID-19 outbreaks occurred during the first two waves of the pandemic.

Pathways Alliance watching Trans Mountain’s latest hurdles with dismay

2023-09-21 18:31:41 UTC

The group behind a proposed carbon capture and storage network for Alberta's oilsands is watching the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion's latest regulatory hurdles with dismay.

Many women struggle to afford menstrual products. A new federal project aims to help

2023-09-21 17:44:34 UTC

As the cost of living continue to rise across Canada, many women are forced to choose between feeding their families and buying menstrual products, according to advocates.

Calgary plant the ‘brains’ behind new innovation for more cost efficient EVs

2023-09-21 09:24:57 UTC

A Calgary manufacturing facility has developed a new innovation it hopes will make electric vehicles more efficient for companies and consumers.

Allergy-treating nasal spray needs more research before approval: U.S. FDA

2023-09-21 00:30:53 UTC

The ARS product is one of several needle-free devices being developed to treat dangerous reactions to food, insect stings and medications.

MGM hotels, casinos ‘operating normally’ after cyberattack, company says

2023-09-21 00:30:22 UTC

Casino company Caesars Entertainment was also hit by a cyberattack, although it said casino and online operations were not disrupted.

Why are wasps so annoying right now? Understanding the late summer surge

2023-09-20 21:13:03 UTC

Towards the end of summer, wasp populations typically reach their peak as colonies expand in size and the need for food intensifies in preparation for the upcoming winter season.

Bear cub euthanized in Jasper National Park after serious injury

2023-09-20 20:36:13 UTC

Sometime on Sept. 7 or 8, one of the cinnamon-coloured cubs lost one of its hind legs in a severe injury, park officials said.

B.C. to introduce new disaster management laws to address preparedness, mitigation

2023-09-20 10:23:28 UTC

Laws will address the four phases of emergency management, ranging from preparedness and mitigation to response and recovery, according to Emergency Management Minister Bowinn Ma.

Alberta still working on application portal for E. coli outbreak compensation

2023-09-19 21:58:22 UTC

Minister Searle Turton said he’s working with different ministries to get the application web portal up and running so families can access the funds.

Calgary daycare E. coli cases slow, a ‘clear indication’ of peak: AHS

2023-09-18 22:19:08 UTC

At 348 cases as of Monday, AHS said the slowing increases is a 'clear indication' of a peak in cases, as the province ponders an inquiry into what happened.

Class-action lawsuit application for COVID-19 response in care homes begins in Quebec

2023-09-18 18:13:05 UTC

A Montreal lawyer says that Quebec's COVID-19 response in long-term care homes was marked by improvisation and that a pre-existing pandemic plan was ignored until it was too late.

Youth self-harm higher than expected during COVID-19 pandemic: study

2023-09-18 16:56:27 UTC

Hospital visits for self-harm among youth saw a 'large' increase during the first years of the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, according to a new study.

Enoki mushrooms recalled due to possible Listeria contamination

2023-09-17 15:20:51 UTC

Health Canada warns that foods contaminated with Listeria bacteria won’t necessarily look or smell spoiled, but they can still make people sick.

1,019 lives saved in 2022: BC Search and Rescue year in review

2023-09-17 08:45:30 UTC

More than 3,400 volunteers, armed with 78 helicopters, spent more than 440,000 hours in service in 2022.

6 additional Calgary daycares closed, linked to E. Coli outbreak

2023-09-16 22:27:37 UTC

In a late night statement, CMOH Dr. Mark Joffe announced five additional daycare sites in Calgary are closed due to positive E. Coli tests.

What to look for to ensure a daycare is safe

2023-09-16 11:10:47 UTC

An expert said an E. coli outbreak is beyond the norm and food safety should be a given when it comes to daycare. But that's not all parents should consider in making their choice.

Calgary E. coli outbreak shines a light on daycare food safety, experts say

2023-09-15 22:49:53 UTC

In provinces where there's no requirement that child-care centres supply food, such as Alberta, experts say there aren't robust regulations around food handling.

In wake of Chinatown stabbing, victims’ families question psychiatric releases

2023-09-15 21:32:01 UTC

Rebecca Mayrhofer and other victim advocates have long sought reform of the system handling offenders deemed not criminally responsible by reason of mental disorder.

Three Canadians sickened in France’s botulism outbreak are from Quebec: PHAC

2023-09-15 20:16:06 UTC

There could be more cases, including among other Canadians travelling in France, because symptoms of botulism can take up to eight days to appear.

Oil companies can only decarbonize as fast as the rest of the economy: Shell Canada

2023-09-15 19:41:19 UTC

While Shell has its own net-zero ambitions, Susannah Pierce said the speed of global decarbonization is dependent on the entire economy transitioning, not just the energy sector.

Alberta’s premier to join health minister, health officials for E. coli outbreak update

2023-09-15 12:40:28 UTC

Eleven days after an E. coli outbreak was declared in Calgary daycares, Alberta’s premier will be joining provincial and health officials for an update on the outbreak.

Rationing, engineering help Tofino dodge Stage 4 water restrictions amid drought

2023-09-15 10:00:28 UTC

Earlier this month, the District of Tofino warned that water levels in its reservoirs had hit historic lows and it may need to implement its most extreme level of restrictions.

How this AI mammogram could help detect breast cancer years in advance 

2023-09-14 20:54:27 UTC

The technology uses AI to provide women with personalized risk estimations one to two years ahead of time, even when a current mammogram comes back clear.

Outside firm reviewing 2022 Rogers outage at CRTC’s request. What we know

2023-09-14 20:05:53 UTC

A spokesperson with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission says engineering consulting firm Xona Partners is carrying out the review.

François Legault sole Canadian premier invited to UN climate summit

2023-09-14 18:57:32 UTC

Legault often boasts that Quebec emits the least amount of greenhouse gases per capita in North America and that 99 per cent of its electricity comes from renewable sources.

B.C. must take responsibility for flood protection infrastructure: Research

2023-09-14 09:39:54 UTC

The research that examined the dikes in Merritt also found that the Town of Princeton and the City of Abbotsford did not properly report on their dikes.

As AI grows, U.S. senators seek tech titans’ advice over how to regulate

2023-09-14 00:39:35 UTC

Some Republicans have been wary of following the path of the European Union, which signed off in June on the world's first set of comprehensive rules for artificial intelligence.

Doctors explain serious kidney disease facing some kids infected with E. coli in Calgary

2023-09-13 22:59:02 UTC

Children under age five are most at risk of developing a severe illness called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a kidney disease that can be caused by E. coli 0157.

Should Canadians still use nasal decongestants? What we know after FDA ruling

2023-09-13 21:56:41 UTC

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ruled Tuesday that a key drug in popular decongestants is ineffective, which one Canadian group of doctors has known for years.

Calgary daycare E. coli outbreak brings supply chain, inspections into question

2023-09-13 20:54:09 UTC

While health inspectors and labs investigate an E. coli outbreak in Calgary daycares, one food supply expert suspects the issue could have come from further up the supply chain.

Nasal decongestant used by millions ‘doesn’t work,’ U.S. FDA advisors say

2023-09-12 21:36:16 UTC

Advisors to the FDA voted unanimously on Tuesday against the effectiveness of the key drug found in popular versions of Sudafed, Allegra and other medications.

Walkerton and XL Foods: A look at some of the major E. coli outbreaks in Canada

2023-09-12 20:05:54 UTC

The E. coli variant known as 0157 is often the most virulent and can cause hemolytic uremic syndrome, which affects the kidneys and the ability of blood to clot.

Parents, teachers call for better air quality in schools amid wildfire, virus concerns

2023-09-12 18:44:45 UTC

One of the best ways to protect kids and teachers against the dual threat of viruses and polluted air is better ventilation coupled with air filtration, air quality experts say.

Moderna’s COVID vaccine targeting XBB subvariants approved in Canada

2023-09-12 14:45:57 UTC

Health Canada has authorized the Moderna COVID-19 booster shot, with the aim of strengthening people's protection against the virus for the fall.

Alberta health minister, CMOH to provide update on Calgary E. coli daycare outbreak

2023-09-12 12:08:51 UTC

As of Monday, 231 lab-confirmed cases were linked to the outbreak, with 26 in hospital – 25 kids and an adult – and 21 kids developing hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).

Pre-registration for re-entry flights set to begin for some N.W.T. communities

2023-09-12 10:35:20 UTC

A Northwest Territories official says pre-registration for flights will begin at 8 a.m. Tuesday for wildfire evacuees from Hay River, Enterprise and K'atl'odeeche First Nation.

Calgary daycares begin reopening after E. coli outbreak

2023-09-12 00:38:22 UTC

Three daycares with no links to the Calgary E. coli outbreak reopened on Monday, but parents are left angry and without answers about what happened to their kids.

U.S. latest country to approve updated COVID-19 vaccines as fall nears

2023-09-11 18:37:39 UTC

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's decision is part of a shift to treat fall updates of the COVID-19 vaccine much like getting a yearly flu shot.

Rotary Club of Peterborough provides another $25K for Camp Kawartha health centre

2023-09-11 17:04:37 UTC

On Monday, the Rotary Club of Peterborough presented Camp Kawartha with a $25,000 donation, bringing the contribution up to $75,000 to support a new health centre at the camp.

Diabetic man waits hours for food at Halifax hospital, wife speaks out

2023-09-11 16:21:29 UTC

A Halifax-area woman is frustrated after her diabetic husband missed a meal during a stay at the Victoria General Hospital, and had another meal arrive several hours late.

Alberta Premier sends ‘thoughts and prayers’ to E.coli patients one week after outbreak

2023-09-10 21:57:50 UTC

As of Sunday, there are 190 lab-confirmed cases linked to the E.coli outbreak and 27 kids are in hospital. Seven patients were discharged from hospital. 

N.S. park officers kill coyote that chased bike, search for another that bit rider

2023-09-10 10:13:25 UTC

Parks Canada says it has killed a coyote that was seen chasing a cyclist. This is the second incident of aggressive behaviour by coyotes along the Cabot Trail in less than a week.

Extreme heat may increase risk of severe health problems during pregnancy: study

2023-09-09 20:24:24 UTC

A study published Thursday in the JAMA Network Open found that exposure to extreme heat may increase the risk of severe health problems in pregnant individuals.

Naloxone kits should be available in nasal spray, injectable version across Canada: panel

2023-09-09 01:47:52 UTC

The medication will not work on someone who has overdosed on stimulants including cocaine, MDMA (ecstasy) and Ritalin, but will not cause harm either.

First of its kind lab in Canada telling time using animal teeth

2023-09-09 00:42:43 UTC

On Wednesday, a brand-new lab examining wildlife teeth for age analysis and disease tracking opened at Lethbridge College. It’s the first of its kind in Canada.

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