How will the measles outbreak in Alberta affect kids? / Calgary Herald
Friday, June 6, 2025, 10:21 pm more...
Amid a significant measles outbreak influencing diverse regions, officials report over 500 cases among children in Alberta while an Ontario infant tragically became the first fatality linked to the current epidemic. Health experts are urging immediate increases in vaccination efforts and public awareness to stem the disease’s spread.
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Supreme Court of Canada says babysitter must be acquitted in toddler’s death / City News / Toronto
Friday, June 6, 2025, 10:21 am more...
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled that a British Columbia babysitter should be acquitted following her conviction in connection with the drowning death of a toddler. The decision overturns the earlier verdict, prompting legal analysts to reexamine the complexities and evidentiary standards in such tragic cases.
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12-day undercover online child luring investigation leads to 36 arrests: OPP / Global
Thursday, June 5, 2025, 1:21 pm more...
In a determined effort to protect vulnerable minors, Ontario police have arrested 36 men following a 12‐day undercover investigation into online child luring. Authorities uncovered illicit digital communications and grooming attempts, executing coordinated actions to remove dangerous individuals from the community and enhance public safety for children across the province.
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Measles-infected infant dies in southwestern Ontario / CBC
Thursday, June 5, 2025, 1:21 pm more...
Health officials report a heartbreaking event in southwestern Ontario where a premature infant infected with measles has died. The incident, emerging amid a broader outbreak, has prompted urgent scrutiny of outbreak control measures and healthcare responses. Authorities continue to investigate contributing factors while offering support to affected families.
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Quebec childcare workers end protracted strike with 58% settlement
Monday, June 2, 2025, 1:22 pm more...
After a 13-day work stoppage impacting 400 childcare centers, Quebec’s early childhood educators have accepted a 58% agreement proposed by the government. The resolution, which ended prolonged industrial action, brings relief while leaving lingering debates about its overall adequacy in addressing long-standing sector concerns.
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Mississauga Child Incident Sends Kid to Hospital in Critical Condition
Saturday, May 31, 2025, 7:20 pm more...
In Mississauga, emergency crews responded to a distressing incident involving a young child. One report notes the child was found in a local park’s water area, while another indicates the child had wandered off, both cases resulting in hospitalization under critical conditions. Local authorities are investigating the circumstances.
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Toronto man filming children sparks police search in parks
Saturday, May 31, 2025, 9:20 am more...
Toronto police are investigating reports of a man seen engaging in suspicious behavior around children at a local park and near school events. Authorities are probing allegations of inappropriate contact and covert filming, prompting community concern despite the seemingly bizarre nature of the incidents.
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Commission recommends restricting social media for children
Thursday, May 29, 2025, 11:21 am more...
A transpartisan commission has recommended that access to social platforms be restricted for anyone under 14 without explicit parental consent. Citing concerns over screen time and its potential adverse effects on children’s health and development, the panel insists on strict measures to shield young users from digital risks.
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Overwhelming Support for Mandatory Child Vaccination in Canada
Thursday, May 29, 2025, 5:20 am more...
A recent poll finds nearly 70% of Canadians in favor of mandatory childhood vaccinations. Amid heated public health debates and the constant threat of outbreaks, many citizens seem prepared to embrace enforced immunization—a practical if slightly overzealous remedy to keeping common diseases at bay.
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Calgary daycares fined amid E. coli outbreak missteps
Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 12:21 pm more...
Authorities have imposed a $10K fine on a Calgary company tied to a significant E. coli outbreak that sickened hundreds of children. Investigations detailed multiple infractions – including failing to secure a proper catering licence – spotlighting severe oversight lapses in daycare food preparation practices.
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