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Recognizing the health impacts of the natural and human-made surroundings in which we live, work, and play.

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Building Shutdown and Re-opening during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Topics: Built Environment, Contaminants and Hazards, COVID-19, Indoor Air, Infectious Diseases, Legionella, Mould
During the extended “new normal” of the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be necessary to periodically close public buildings and facilities, followed by re-opening when safe again. Periods of low or no…
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Crematoria emissions and air quality impacts

Topics: Built Environment, Contaminants and Hazards, Heavy Metals, Outdoor Air
Primary inquiry A municipality received an application from a funeral home to install a cremator within their facility. Objections were received from nearby residents who were concerned about…
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Fact sheet: Environmental Health Risks of Personal Cannabis Cultivation

Topics: Built Environment, Cannabis, Indoor Air, Mould
Personal cultivation as described by the Cannabis Act (2017) will permit adults to cultivate up to four cannabis plants per household as of October 17, 2018. The Canadian Federal government will be…
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