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Mayoral candidate Brad Bradford proposed mandatory addiction treatment for people with substance‑use disorders during his August 17 campaign event in Toronto, with Ali Chiasson also present for the announcement.
Ten Hilo smart thermostats sold by Hydro‑Québec reportedly caught fire in Montreal, producing smoke and a burnt smell, while owners say the utility has not responded to their complaints.
Suffolk County officials are launching tick‑control programs and public‑health advisories as the area records the state’s highest rate of tick‑borne illnesses, part of a statewide rise in such diseases.
Polytechnique Montréal’s laboratory is leading a six‑year research program to strengthen Canada’s pandemic preparedness, addressing gaps revealed by the COVID‑19 outbreak.
The NYC Department of Health confirmed two more Legionnaires' disease deaths on the Upper East Side, raising the outbreak’s death toll to nine. The increase follows a previous Harlem surge that claimed five lives earlier this summer.
The CTA Board approved a $10 million, one‑year pilot beginning September 2026 that places trained mediators and mental‑health professionals on Red, Blue and Green line trains to address violence and crisis situations.
Chicago Public Health will spray insecticide Monday night in Beverly, Morgan Park and Washington Heights after a West Nile virus case and a storm‑delayed prior treatment.
A Université de Sherbrooke study shows a 180% increase in deaths among Quebec's unhoused population between 2020 and 2024, marking the first compiled yearly mortality data for this group.
Ontario’s first midwifery clinic with an on‑site psychiatrist opened in East York‑Don Mills in 2025, serving over 150 new mothers and offering rapid mental‑health support integrated with midwifery care.
Université de Sherbrooke researchers report a 180% increase in deaths among Quebec's unhoused people from 2020 to 2024, marking the first compiled yearly mortality data for this group. The findings highlight a growing public health challenge and provide a baseline for policy and service planning.
NYC health officials reported two more Legionnaires’ disease deaths on the Upper East Side, raising the outbreak’s death toll to nine and surpassing last summer’s Harlem fatalities.
Cleanup crews, guided by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, are removing 85 million pounds of rotted food from the fire‑damaged Lineage Logistics warehouse in Boyle Heights. The effort aims to prevent health hazards following the August 2026 blaze.
The NYC Health Department reported two more deaths linked to the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease outbreak, raising the fatality count amid ongoing monitoring of the cluster.
Los Angeles County health crews are removing 85 million pounds of spoiled food from a Lineage Logistics warehouse in Boyle Heights after a June fire caused extensive spoilage.
The FDA upgraded a nationwide egg recall to Class 1 on August 14, 2026, citing serious health risks and urging New Jersey consumers to discard the product.
Loyola University professor Justin Harbison inspected sewers in Des Plaines’ Willow Park area to locate mosquito larvae and help limit West Nile virus transmission.
Residents and businesses in Boyle Heights face a fast‑approaching deadline to clear millions of pounds of spoiled meat left after a warehouse fire. City officials say equipment and support will be provided, but the community is urging swift action.
Ten children died in Toronto in 2025 from injuries on electric scooters and bikes, according to 2026 statistics that signal rising safety concerns nationwide.
Health officials have warned the public about a rare flesh‑eating bacterial infection in the warm coastal waters of New Jersey and a neighboring state after seven deaths. The advisory urges avoidance of water contact until further notice.
Spider experts have identified two venomous spider species in New Jersey and advise residents to take precautions and seek medical care if bitten.
