Jacobsen: What the loss of ‘measles-free’ status says about Canada

Jacobsen: What the loss of ‘measles-free’ status says about Canada
The London Free Press
The loss of measles elimination status in Canada is a symptom of a declining trust in public messaging about science and health
The loss of measles elimination status in Canada is a symptom of a declining trust in public messaging about science and health
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Jacobsen: What the loss of ‘measles-free’ status says about Canada

Cannabis workers are developing job-related asthma and some have died, study says

Cannabis workers are developing job-related asthma and some have died, study says
Great Lakes Echo

By Clara Lincolnhol

New research says workers picking, grinding and packaging cannabis are developing workplace-related asthma, and two deaths have occurred so far.

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By Clara Lincolnhol

New research says workers picking, grinding and packaging cannabis are developing workplace-related asthma, and two deaths have occurred so far.

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Joly: Avian flu taking huge toll on North American wildlife

Joly: Avian flu taking huge toll on North American wildlife
The London Free Press
Since first being detected in 2021, a subtype of highly pathogenic avian influenza has had a dramatic impact on North America
Since first being detected in 2021, a subtype of highly pathogenic avian influenza has had a dramatic impact on North America
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Joly: Avian flu taking huge toll on North American wildlife

Michigan allocates $77 million to clean thousands of contaminated sites

Michigan allocates $77 million to clean thousands of contaminated sites
Great Lakes Echo

By Clara Lincolnhol

Michigan is pouring $77 million into clean-up of contaminated abandoned real estate such as former factories. The director of the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy says the goal is to make the cleaned-up sites safe for housing, commercial developments and other uses.

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By Clara Lincolnhol

Michigan is pouring $77 million into clean-up of contaminated abandoned real estate such as former factories. The director of the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy says the goal is to make the cleaned-up sites safe for housing, commercial developments and other uses.

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Michigan allocates $77 million to clean thousands of contaminated sites

Auto belt anxiety: The EV that left 1,100 London-area workers in limbo

Auto belt anxiety: The EV that left 1,100 London-area workers in limbo
The London Free Press
GM's new electric cargo van was supposed to be its Ingersoll factory's salvation. Instead, it left the Cami plant idled. Why didn't it sell?
GM's new electric cargo van was supposed to be its Ingersoll factory's salvation. Instead, it left the Cami plant idled. Why didn't it sell?
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Auto belt anxiety: The EV that left 1,100 London-area workers in limbo

Flu surge: 20 times more London-area cases than this time last year

Flu surge: 20 times more London-area cases than this time last year
The London Free Press
Amid surging influenza cases provincewide, public-health officials for London and surrounding Middlesex County are reporting 20 times more cases than this time last year.
Amid surging influenza cases provincewide, public-health officials for London and surrounding Middlesex County are reporting 20 times more cases than this time last year.
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Flu surge: 20 times more London-area cases than this time last year

Rising respiratory illness cases driving longer ER waits, LHSC warns

Rising respiratory illness cases driving longer ER waits, LHSC warns
The London Free Press
Influenza – particularly the H3N2 strain – is "rising very quickly" and remains the primary driver of infections, an official said.
Influenza – particularly the H3N2 strain – is "rising very quickly" and remains the primary driver of infections, an official said.
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Rising respiratory illness cases driving longer ER waits, LHSC warns

New figures show flu cases spiking in London, Middlesex County

New figures show flu cases spiking in London, Middlesex County
The London Free Press
Influenza cases continue to skyrocket in London and surrounding Middlesex County compared to last year. The latest figures from the Middlesex-London health unit show that for the week ending Dec. 14, there were 173 new cases of influenza, bringing the total reported infections to 671 over the past four months. That’s up significantly from last […]
Influenza cases continue to skyrocket in London and surrounding Middlesex County compared to last year. The latest figures from the Middlesex-London health unit show that for the week ending Dec. 14, there were 173 new cases of influenza, bringing the total reported infections to 671 over the past four months. That’s up significantly from last […]
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New figures show flu cases spiking in London, Middlesex County

London-area flu cases more than 10 times last year’s levels

London-area flu cases more than 10 times last year’s levels
The London Free Press
Fifteen flu-related deaths have been reported since Aug. 24, 2025, according to Middlesex-London Health Unit.
Fifteen flu-related deaths have been reported since Aug. 24, 2025, according to Middlesex-London Health Unit.
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London-area flu cases more than 10 times last year’s levels
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