Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The marsupial that has been on the loose on Montreal’s South Shore does not currently pose a “significant danger to the…
Potential risks to human and animal health rise when people experiencing homelessness are forced to seek shelter in the same secluded, inner-city landscapes as urban coyotes, a new study cautions. The research, published in Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, a peer-reviewed scientific journal, is the first study to examine the relationship between homeless encampments…
The Carney government has now officially tabled Bill C-34, also known as the Safe Social Media Act. Among other things, the bill creates a “duty to act responsibly” on social media companies, and a “duty to protect children,” including a new ban on social media for children under 16 (with some exception). In this interview…
New research is suggesting potential links between GLP-1 drugs and lower risks for some cancers. The recent findings come as semaglutide becomes more available and as prices drop, with generic versions starting to hit Canadian pharmacies this year. The new research was presented alongside more than two dozen other studies at the American Society of…
Health officials in both Canadian cities hosting World Cup matches are warning visitors about the potential risk of the toxic illicit drug supply that could be very different from what they are used to at home. Organizers of the seven games in Vancouver released a “know before you go” document in advance of kickoff, which…