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Health

2 dead amid invasive strep outbreak at Maplehurst jail, health officials say

Two Deaths Linked to iGAS Outbreak at Maplehurst Correctional Complex Tragedy has struck the Maplehurst Correctional Complex in Milton, Ont.,…

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Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia Health confirms case of invasive meningococcal disease at high school

Case of Invasive Meningococcal Disease Reported at Cole Harbour High School Last week, Nova Scotia Health confirmed a case of…

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Tech

Scallop fishers scoop invasive sea vomit from Bay of Fundy in aid of science

Scallop fishers in the Bay of Fundy are on the lookout for an unusual and somewhat repulsive species that has…

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Canada

How an eel-like bloodsucking invasive species nearly wiped out fishing in the Great Lakes

The Great Lakes region has a long history of being a hub for commercial fishing and large hauls of various…

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Canada

Province says B.C. murder hornet-free after U.S. announces eradication of invasive pest

In recent years, the invasion of the infamous “murder hornets” in British Columbia and Washington state garnered considerable attention due…

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Tech

Holiday decorating? Experts say to check for these invasive pests first

As the holiday season approaches, experts are urging those who are decorating for the holidays to be mindful of potential…

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Tech

AI-powered dog robot sniffs out invasive fire ants

Imagine strolling through a picturesque park on a beautiful sunny day, only to suddenly feel a sharp sting on your…

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Tech

How teams in the Hamilton area are fighting dog-strangling vine and other invasive species

Don’t worry. Dog-strangling vines aren’t actually strangling dogs. But Derissa Vincentini, community science co-ordinator at the Invasive Species Centre in Sault Ste.…

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Tech

Invasive peach blossom jellyfish spreading through B.C. waterways

Some time more than 30 years ago, a single Chinese peach blossom jellyfish made its way into a lake in British Columbia. Exactly how…

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Tech

Invasive zombie plant takes hold in St. John River

When aquatic botanist Meghann Bruce found an invasive species nicknamed zombie plant in the St. John River in 2015, she…

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