New Brunswick health officials say a measles outbreak declared on November first last year has come to an end.
The province says officials saw the outbreak spread to 50 people in the Fredericton area and communities northwest along the Saint John River, with most of those infected aged 18 or younger.
Regional medical officer of health Dr. Mark McKelvie says people should stay up to date on their vaccinations even though the outbreak is over.
(The Canadian Press)
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Cases of walking pneumonia across Canada seem to be dropping, following the sharp rise among children last year.
As the pneumonia problem fades, doctors are now warning families about flu and R-S-V.
Pediatric emergency physician Dr. Kirstin Weerdenburg says she’s diagnosed more walking pneumonia cases in the past six months than through her more than 15-year career.
Pediatric infectious disease specialist Dr. Jesse Papenburg of Montreal Children’s Hospital says he’s seeing a similar trend.
(The Canadian Press)
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New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt is thanking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for his years of public service and dedication.
In a two-line statement, Holt says she wishes the prime minister and his family all the best.
She also says the country must stand together in the face of new challenges and the threat of tariffs.
Trudeau said on Monday that he will resign after the Liberal party holds a leadership race but a date hasn’t been set and Parliament has been prorogued until until March 24th.
(The Canadian Press)
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P-E-I Premier Dennis King is also praising Justin Trudeau’s service, saying the prime minister guided the country through some of its most challenging times.
He says in a written statement that while the two didn’t always agree on everything, he appreciated Trudeau’s openness to hearing the perspectives of Canada’s smallest province.
King says anyone who steps forward to serve in political life deserves respect and gratitude because these roles demand tremendous sacrifice.
(The Canadian Press)
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The Newfoundland and Labrador government is dealing out this year’s Safe, Caring and Inclusive Schools Special Initiatives Grants.
Minister of Education Lynn Howell announced this year’s recipients, giving 11 schools a sum of one thousand dollars each.
The grants are aimed at supporting school initiatives that help foster inclusive learning environments, promote positivity and help sustain equality.
The Department of Education says it is constantly working to foster a safe, caring, inclusive and healthy learning environment for all students.
(The Canadian Press)
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A 72-year-old man has died in Halifax after being struck by a car while in a crosswalk.
The Halifax Regional Police say a summary offence ticket has been issued to a 30-year-old driver who failed to yield to a pedestrian on a crosswalk.
The collision happened at the intersection of Victoria Road and Chappell Street in the north end of Dartmouth, across the Harbour from downtown Halifax.
Police say the man was taken to a hospital but died of his injuries.
(The Canadian Press)
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The Chief Public Health Officer for Prince Edward Island is sounding the alarm on air horns and the ear-splitting damage happening at hockey arenas.
Dr. Heather Morrison wrote a letter to provincial hockey associations saying the use of the air-horn in arenas can have harmful effects on hearing.
She cites medical research indicating compressed air horns can produce sounds at 100 decibels or higher, well above the 70 decibels safety range.
Charlottetown’s Minor Hockey Association has welcomed the letter from Morrison, with Coach Keith Ford saying he has heard air horns in arenas during his more than 30-plus years of coaching.
(The Canadian Press)
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(Atlantic Update by The Canadian Press)
