Calgary daycare E. coli cases slow, a ‘clear indication’ of peak: AHS
.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.
Quebec delayed preparation for COVID-19 in care homes, leading to deaths: lawsuit
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
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
Health Canada warns that foods contaminated with Listeria bacteria won’t necessarily look or smell spoiled, but they can still make people sick.
6 additional Calgary daycares closed, linked to E. coli outbreak
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
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…
Calgary E. coli outbreak shines a light on daycare food safety, experts say
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
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
There could be more cases, including among other Canadians travelling in France, because symptoms of botulism can take up to eight days to appear.
E. coli infection can act like ‘acid on the intestinal wall,’ expert says
A recent E. coli outbreak in multiple daycare centres across Calgary has led to more than a dozen children hospitalized, with some requiring dialysis.