Ten Children Die in Toronto 2025 from E‑Scooter, E‑Bike Injuries
Ten children died in Toronto in 2025 from injuries on electric scooters and bikes, according to 2026 statistics that signal rising safety concerns nationwide.
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Rare Flesh‑Eating Bacteria Prompt Coastal Water Travel Warning
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.
Two New Jersey Spiders Residents Should Avoid
Spider experts have identified two venomous spider species in New Jersey and advise residents to take precautions and seek medical care if bitten.
Quebec Health Agency Starts Naloxone Distribution Project
Urgences-santé unveiled a provincewide naloxone distribution project on August 13, 2026, aiming to curb a recent surge in opioid overdoses by increasing access to the emergency medication across Quebec.
Second Cat with Rabies Triggers Treatments for Three Residents
A cat in Saint‑Anicet was confirmed as the second rabid feline this summer, leading Santé Québec to treat three people who handled it, amid a rise in wildlife rabies cases across Quebec.
Second Montérégie Cat Found Rabid, Three Residents Treated
A cat in Saint-Anicet tested positive for raccoon rabies, leading to preventive treatment for three residents. This second cat case in Montérégie highlights the rarity of domestic rabies and the province's active monitoring efforts.
Senior Centers Report Low Turnout on Plant‑Based Meal Tuesdays
New York City senior centers, including Encore Aging Through Arts Center, are seeing fewer attendees on Tuesdays after a city mandate required plant‑based meals, which many seniors find less appealing.
Second Montreal Cat Tests Positive for Raccoon Rabies
Quebec officials confirmed a second Montreal cat infected with raccoon rabies and provided emergency prophylactic treatment to three people potentially exposed, highlighting ongoing monitoring of the disease in the province.
Ontario families call for stronger West Nile awareness
Ontario families are urging increased public awareness of West Nile virus as mosquito season peaks, while health officials repeat protective advice to prevent severe illness and deaths.
Over 1,000 Quebecers Unclaimed in 2025, Province Steps In
In 2025, over 1,000 unclaimed bodies in Quebec led the provincial government to authorize funeral homes to perform cremations or burials, following established protocols for handling deceased residents without family claim.
Illinois Maintains Existing Child Vaccine Schedule After Trump Order
Illinois officials confirmed on August 11, 2026 that the state will keep its current childhood vaccine schedule, rejecting President Trump's executive order that urged states to change their immunization requirements.
U.S. firms release mosquitoes in Montreal to curb tiger mosquito threat
U.S. companies released hundreds of thousands of mosquitoes in Montreal on 7 August 2026 to combat the invasive tiger mosquito that spreads dengue, chikungunya and Zika, with guidance from entomologist Étienne Normandin.
Ontario families call for more West Nile awareness
Ontario families are urging stronger public awareness of West Nile virus as mosquito season peaks, while health officials remind residents to use protective measures to reduce infection risk.
Montreal and Laval Paramedics Reject Quebec Deal
On August 9, 60 percent of Montreal and Laval paramedics voted against a tentative agreement with the Quebec government, halting the deal reached the previous month and prompting renewed negotiations.
Second Montreal Cat Tests Positive for Raccoon Rabies
Quebec officials confirmed a second Montreal cat infected with raccoon rabies and provided emergency treatment to three people potentially exposed, highlighting ongoing monitoring of domestic animals amid wildlife rabies concerns.
Ontario families call for stronger West Nile virus awareness
Ontario families are pressing for greater public education on West Nile virus as mosquito season peaks, while health officials continue to advise standard protective measures to reduce infection risk.
U.S. Firms Release Hundreds of Thousands of Mosquitoes in Montreal
U.S. firms are releasing hundreds of thousands of mosquitoes in Montreal to curb the invasive Asian tiger mosquito that spreads dengue, chikungunya and Zika, with researchers monitoring the effort's impact on disease control.
US Companies Release Hundreds of Thousands of Mosquitoes to Combat Tiger Mosquito
U.S. companies are releasing hundreds of thousands of mosquitoes as a biological control to suppress disease‑carrying Asian tiger mosquitoes, with monitoring by researchers from the University of Montreal.
Illinois Comptroller Stops Remains Acceptance at Bohemian Cemetery
Illinois Comptroller officials ordered Bohemian National Cemetery to stop accepting human remains after investigators raised possible storage law violations, following the discovery of over 50 bodies at a Southeast Side funeral home. The cemetery will undergo a compliance review while the halt remains in place.
U.S. Companies Release Hundreds of Thousands of Mosquitoes to Fight Disease
U.S. firms have released hundreds of thousands of mosquitoes in a trial to suppress Asian tiger mosquito populations and reduce the spread of dengue, chikungunya and Zika, according to researchers at the University of Montreal.
