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A deadly E. coli outbreak in Walkerton, Ont., changed everything 25 years ago

What turned out to be Canada’s worst outbreak of E. coli O157 infections, caused by manure-tainted drinking water, ultimately killed seven people and sickened around 2,300.


Inquest rules B.C. student's overdose death accidental, recommends naloxone training

A coroner's jury in British Columbia has recommended high schools provide resuscitation training and demonstrations of how to use naloxone after ruling that the overdose death of a University of Victoria student last year was accidental.


Nova Scotia electric utility says stolen customer data includes bank account numbers

Nova Scotia's electric utility says data stolen from its customers includes credit histories, social insurance numbers and information on driver's licences and bank accounts.


 
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Recovery scams add insult to injury. How to avoid falling victim twice

The scams, which target people who have already been defrauded, typically convince victims to pay a fee upfront under the guise of recovering the previously lost funds. » Read full article

Good progress in battle against Manitoba fires mean some evacuees can go home

An evacuation order for the Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet in eastern Manitoba has been partially lifted as officials say crews continue to make good progress battling a wildfire that forced close to 1,000 people from their homes. » Read full article

Canadian Security announces agenda for fourth annual Advance: Women in Security virtual event

The goal of the event, which will be held on May 29 starting at 1PM ET, is to spotlight the accomplishments of successful professionals, encourage more women to join the security sector and raise awareness of organizations that are taking a leading role. » Read full article

 
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