Fraser Health issued a health warning Monday after two recent cases of lead poisoning in its jurisdiction.
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Amazon warehouse workers sound alarm ahead of Prime Day
Amazon’s annual Prime Day event will be held on July 16-17, but behind the deals lie health and security concerns for warehouse and delivery workers.
Balloons, bananas & fluorescent lights: How to insure art that’s meant to degrade
In 2018, street artist and political activist Banksy’s iconic artwork “Girl with Balloon” was put up for auction — and destroyed. The painting was sold to a private buyer at Sotheby’s London for about US $1.4 million, but mere moments…The post Balloons, bananas & fluorescent lights: How to insure art that’s meant to degrade appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.
Legault criticized for saying Quebec doesn’t have political violence after Trump shooting
Premier François Legault is being invited to brush up on his history after declaring today that politicians in Quebec don’t face the kind of violence seen over the weekend in the United States.
Canadian Coast Guard investigating source of motor oil spill in Montreal river
The Canadian Coast Guard says it’s still investigating the source of a motor oil spill the length of several city blocks in the St. Lawrence River near the Montreal east-end neighbourhood of Pointe-aux-Trembles.
Fire on Manitoba First Nation leaves two people dead
Two people are dead following a weekend house fire on a Manitoba First Nation.
Council approves urgent repairs for leaky Aberdeen Pavilion
The Cattle Castle’s last refurbishment was in the early 1990s and now the pavilion’s steel roof is leaking badly.
Ontario reports rise in mpox cases. Here is what you need to know
Ontario is reporting a rise in mpox cases, serving as a reminder that the infectious disease is still present, despite a descent from its peak two years ago.
Montreal shelter turning hundreds of young people away
A Montreal shelter for young adults says it has been turning people away at an alarming rate.
Argentina wins record 16th Copa America title, beats Colombia 1-0 after Messi gets hurt
Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi’s second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 Sunday night on Lautaro Martínez’s 112th-minute goal.
