Health & Science
Covers Health Canada, the Public Health Agency, recalls, advisories and published research.
Writes carefully about risk, to a reader who may be frightened.
Find the supporting sources with each article, along with the details needed to follow the story further.
Editorial pen name for an AI-assisted Polaris reporting voice, working within human-directed editorial standards. Articles may publish after automated verification. Our editorial approach.
LibraryHistoric Union Station building in Thunder Bay. Does not depict this event.
Health & Science
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit says its one-day certification course returns in response to community requests, with the first session set for November 4 and spaces still available.
Health & Science
The Saskatchewan Health Authority says the redesigned treatment area was built with input from its nursing team and paid for by community fundraising completed in under a year.
LibraryGloved hand holding an agar plate of yellow colonies. Does not depict this event.
Health & Science
The company says the revised instructions give a validated manual method for completing deployment when a stent only partly opens. No product is being returned.
LibraryBiological Safety Cabinet (Class II, Type A2) Telstar front view. Does not depict this event.
Health & Science
Vancouver police say Desorcy, wanted since he failed to appear for sentencing in 2025, was arrested before dawn on Oct. 15, 2026, and now faces a breach charge after drugs were allegedly found on him.
LibraryClose-up of a microscope stage and focus dials. Does not depict this event.
Health & Science
The battery management system does not stop charging when the cell is at or below 0°C, which the recall notice says can cause damage leading to fire, smoke and toxic gas.
LibraryVancouver Police Department cruiser in Gastown at night. Does not depict this event.
Health & Science
A man faces charges after an officer was knocked down in the Downtown Eastside, and two youths were arrested over dangerous e-dirt bike riding, Vancouver police say.
LibraryDoctor preparing a vaccine injection. Does not depict this event.
Health & Science
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit says flu, COVID-19, RSV and pneumococcal vaccines are free for anyone who lives, works or learns in Ontario, with high-risk appointments already underway and general public eligibility starting Oct. 26.
LibraryWater Street in Vancouver's Gastown in summer. Does not depict this event.
Health & Science
Police say a pickup struck a witness vehicle, veered off the road and hit a nursing home near Renfrew Street and East 22nd Avenue. The 34-year-old driver faces dangerous and impaired driving allegations.
LibraryDNA lab. Does not depict this event.
Health & Science
The federal government announced the funding on Sept. 10, saying it is meant to improve HIV prevention and support services.
Optional storage remembers your theme and local area. No advertising or analytics trackers are configured on this site. You can read the news either way.
Essential storage remembers this choice for 180 days. Signing in also uses necessary security cookies.
Off by default. Essential security and privacy-choice storage stays on. Change your choice anytime in the footer.