Source Feed: The Globe and Mail
Author: Chuck Chang
Publication Date: July 21, 2025 - 08:34
Workers exposed to elevated levels of airborne fentanyl at Vancouver supportive housing offices
July 21, 2025
The presence of second-hand fentanyl smoke is so severe at some British Columbia supportive housing facilities that workers cannot escape “substantial exposure,” even if they stay in their offices and don’t venture into hallways or tenants rooms.
That is the among the findings of tests conducted at 14 British Columbia supportive housing facilities, results that contributed to the province’s decision to form a working group aimed at tackling safety issues – including second-hand fentanyl exposure.
One of the largest unions representing federal public servants says it's gearing up to fight cuts that have been proposed by the Liberal government. Read More
July 21, 2025 - 16:54 | Matteo Cimellaro | Ottawa Citizen
Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and Wendy Stephanson, City Manager, will respond to media questions after the Council meeting on Wednesday.
The following subject-matter experts will be available to answer questions:
Marcia Wallace, General Manager, Planning, Development and Building Services
Clara Freire, General Manager, Community and Social Services
Residents will be able to watch the media availability on the Ottawa City Council YouTube channel.
When: Wednesday, July 23
Time: 10 minutes after the Council meeting adjourns
July 21, 2025 - 16:34 | City of Ottawa - Media Relations / Ville d'Ottawa - Relations avec les médias | City of Ottawa News Releases
A federal inmate has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of serial killer Robert Pickton last year.
July 21, 2025 - 16:24 | | CBC News - Canada
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