| Firefighters want protection against toxic blazes Ottawa firefighters said they need more training and better protection against toxic materials when putting out blazes at sites where plastics, microfibres or resins are burning. cbc.ca |
Include abortion in G8/G20 agenda: Martin A former prime minister is criticizing the current prime minister's signature maternal health initiative as Stephen Harper is set to host two major world summits back to back. cbc.ca |
Woman accused of faking cancer appears in court An Ontario woman accused of lying about having cancer so she could raise money for herself has had her bail hearing put over until Wednesday. cbc.ca |
Health warning for Arth-Forth supplement Health Canada is warning consumers about taking Arth-Forth, a Chinese herbal supplement for joint pain, because it contains high levels of the prescription corticosteroid Dexamethasone. cbc.ca |
DNR orders must be discussed: doctors A couple of Vancouver doctors are hoping to get patients talking to their family doctors about their wishes surrounding end-of-life care and issues around do-not-resuscitate, or DNR, directives. cbc.ca |