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Chronic wasting disease: A jurisdictional scan of advice for hunters and cervid meat-processors in CWD affected areas
March 26, 2025
Journal Articles
Abstract Chronic wasting disease (CWD), a prion disease affecting wild and farmed cervids such as deer, elk, moose, and reindeer, has increased significantly in some areas of North America over the…
Rabies through a One Health lens
March 14, 2025
Blog Post
Rabies is a serious and often fatal viral zoonotic disease that affects mammals, including humans. Historically, animal and public health agencies have shared responsibility for…
Spotlight on water for World Water Day 2025
March 14, 2025
Blog Post
The year of the glacier Each year, the United Nation’s (UN) observes World Water Day by highlighting an issue of importance to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goal 6, of safe…
Using advanced surveillance tools to understand norovirus evolution, public health impacts, and to enhance outbreak response
March 12, 2025
Webinar Recordings
Abstract Noroviruses are the most common cause of sporadic gastroenteritis and causative agent for 90% of all gastrointestinal outbreaks in developed countries. Norovirus illness is characterized by…
A burning reality: Managing the health risks of residential wood smoke
February 19, 2025
Blog Post
Many Canadian households rely on wood stoves or fireplaces as primary or supplemental sources of heating, yet the smoke emitted from these appliances negatively affects both indoor and outdoor air…
Mapping walkability for a healthier built environment in Peel Region, Ontario
February 19, 2025
Webinar Recordings
Abstract The Peel Walkability Composite Index (PWCI) comparison tool enables Peel Public Health and the Region of Peel's municipal partners to track changes in walkability by looking at…
Getting mosquito monitoring started in your community [Video]
February 12, 2025
Video and Tools
This video shows how community science initiatives can be carried out by community organizations to contribute to mosquito monitoring efforts. View the mosquito toolkit here. …
Fermented foods safety guidance: A new resource for public health practitioners
January 31, 2025
Blog Post
Fermented food safety is a shared challenge for many public health practitioners across Canada. While many of these foods are generally safe, emerging fermentation trends such as the selling of…
Climate data demystified: Climate science for public health professionals
January 29, 2025
Webinar Recordings
Abstract Environmental public health professionals stand at the forefront of community health protection, uniquely positioned to address the substantial challenges posed by climate change. However,…
Mosquitoes in a changing climate
January 22, 2025
Subject Guide
Mosquitoes are vectors of numerous diseases worldwide. However, only certain species of mosquito can carry diseases, and even fewer of these species can survive Canada’s harsh winters. Of Canada’s…