A panel of experts in the U.S. has determined that a decongestant found in several popular over-the-counter medications there and in Canada doesn’t do anything to provide relief from a stuffy nose. Here’s what that decision means for Canada. Phenylephrine doesn’t work any better than a placebo, U.S. panel finds …
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1 week after end of evacuation order, Yellowknife schools, hospital still getting back on track
It has been one week since the evacuation order for Yellowknife was lifted and residents were allowed back home, but schools and hospitals are still working on the return to normal. CBC News given behind-the-scenes look inside a school and hospital in Yellowknife It has been one week since the …
Read More »‘Empty shelves with absolutely no books’: Students, parents question school board’s library weeding process
Several Peel District School Board students, parents and community members are concerned about a seemingly inconsistent approach to a new book weeding process intended to ensure school library books are inclusive, but that appears to have led some schools to remove thousands of books published in 2008 or earlier. Books …
Read More »Experts told the Ford government climate change threatens Ontario. Their report wasn’t released for 8 months
A new report commissioned by Premier Doug Ford’s government warns that climate change poses high risks to Ontario, with impacts on everything from food production to infrastructure to businesses. Southern Ontario to see 60 days of temperatures over 30 degrees by 2080s: report A new report commissioned by Premier Doug …
Read More »A grim report about climate change in Ontario was kept quiet for 8 months
A new report commissioned by Premier Doug Ford’s government warns that climate change poses high risks to Ontario, with impacts on everything from food production to infrastructure to businesses. Southern Ontario to see 60 days of temperatures over 30 degrees by 2080s: report A new report commissioned by Premier Doug …
Read More »2 dead, 1 rescued, 1 still missing after boat sinks off Newfoundland
Two people are dead following the sinking of a boat off the northeast coast of Newfoundland. Coast Guard says multiple ships and helicopter responding Two people are dead following the sinking of a boat off the northeast coast of Newfoundland, according to the RCMP. One person has been rescued and …
Read More »‘Unbearable grief’: 2 dead, 1 rescued, 1 still missing after boat sinks off Newfoundland
Two people are dead following the sinking of a boat off the northeast coast of Newfoundland. Coast Guard says multiple ships and helicopter responding Two people are dead following the sinking of a boat off the northeast coast of Newfoundland, according to the RCMP. One person has been rescued and …
Read More »Alberta health minister, CMOH to speak after hundreds of kids test positive for E. coli in Calgary
Alberta health officials are set to give an update on an E. coli outbreak in Calgary. Officials to speak to the measures being taken to address the outbreak Alberta health minister, CMOH to speak after hundreds of children test positive for E. coli in Calgary 14 minutes Live in 14 …
Read More »AHS details cockroaches, previous violations at kitchen used by Calgary daycares affected by E. coli outbreak
Alberta health officials are set to give an update on an E. coli outbreak in Calgary. Officials to speak to the measures being taken to address the outbreak Alberta health minister, CMOH to speak after hundreds of children test positive for E. coli in Calgary 14 minutes Live in 14 …
Read More »Cockroaches, previous violations at kitchen used by Calgary daycares as E. coli outbreak toll climbs to 264
Alberta health officials are set to give an update on an E. coli outbreak in Calgary. Officials to speak to the measures being taken to address the outbreak Alberta health minister, CMOH to speak after hundreds of children test positive for E. coli in Calgary 14 minutes Live in 14 …
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