Tag: Ontario
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West Nile virus confirms positive horse in Greater Sudbury: What you need to know
Overview: West Nile virus confirmed in a Greater Sudbury horse Public Health Sudbury & Districts has confirmed that a horse in the Greater Sudbury area tested positive for West Nile virus. This marks the third animal in the region to test positive this year, following two crows that were found positive in the summer. The…
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West Nile virus detected in a horse in Greater Sudbury: What it means for residents
Overview: West Nile virus case in Greater Sudbury Public Health Sudbury & Districts has confirmed a West Nile virus (WNV) positive horse in the Greater Sudbury area. This marks another animal case in the region for 2025, following two crows confirmed with WNV earlier in the season. The last time a person tested positive within…
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West Nile Virus Detected in Waterloo Region: What Residents Need to Know
Waterloo Region Reports First Human Case of West Nile Virus This Year Public Health authorities in Waterloo Region announced the first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in the area for 2024. The Region of Waterloo Public Health confirmed that this year marks the second-ever instance of a local human WNV infection, following a…
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Vaccines for High-Risk Groups: COVID-19, Flu Clinics This Fall
Protecting the community this fall: walk-in COVID-19, flu, and RSV vaccines As colder weather approaches, the Health Unit is urging eligible residents to take advantage of upcoming walk-in vaccination opportunities across several local communities. The fall schedule focuses on high-risk individuals who may face more severe outcomes from COVID-19, influenza, and RSV, and who do…
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Northwest Ontario Residents Encouraged to Get Flu, COVID and RSV Shots
Northwest Ontario Urges Updated Vaccinations for Flu, COVID and RSV Residents in Northwestern Ontario are being urged to update their vaccinations for the upcoming season, with the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) announcing that the latest influenza, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines should be available in the region by mid-October. Health officials emphasize that getting vaccines with…
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Marineland funding crisis: Ottawa aid or belugas euthanized
Marineland’s plea to Ottawa amid a growing funding crunch Marineland, the Niagara Falls facility described by some critics as a defunct amusement park, says it is rapidly running out of money and urgently needs federal support or it will be forced to euthanize the 30 beluga whales in its possession. The appeal arrived in a…
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Northwest Ontario residents urged to get flu, COVID-19 and RSV shots
Seasonal protection with updated vaccines As respiratory illness season begins in northwestern Ontario, residents are urged to get up-to-date vaccines for influenza, COVID-19 and RSV. The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) emphasized that receiving vaccines tailored to the latest strains is the best defense against severe illness and can help prevent unnecessary hospital visits. “Getting flu…
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Measles Outbreak in Alberta: First Death This Year
Alberta records first measles death of the year amid rising cases Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange announced the province’s first measles death of the year, a premature baby whose mother contracted measles during pregnancy. The minister called the loss heartbreaking and urged families to protect vulnerable infants through vaccination and awareness of exposure risks. Ontario’s…
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Measles in Alberta: First Death Sparks Outbreak Alarm
Measles in Alberta: First Death of the Year Alberta’s health authorities confirmed the province’s first measles death of the year: a premature infant whose mother contracted measles during pregnancy. Health Minister Adriana LaGrange described the news as heartbreaking and stressed the ongoing vulnerability of newborns and pregnant people when the virus circulates. The case arrives…
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Casting Announced for I KILL THE BEAR: Crave’s New Jared Keeso Comedy
I KILL THE BEAR: Crave Announces its All-Star Cast Crave has unveiled the ensemble for its forthcoming original comedy series, I KILL THE BEAR, created, written by and starring Jared Keeso. The six episode, half-hour series is currently in production in Sudbury, Ontario, with a 2026 premiere on Crave. The show follows a family of…