What BC oysters are part of Canada-wide norovirus outbreak?
Symptoms of norovirus include nausea, cramping, chills, fever, vomiting and diarrhea, and usually occur 12-48 hours after consumption. Health Canada says 328 cases of norovirus and gastrointestinal illness are linked to the consumption of B.C. oysters across five provinces. As of April 8, there have been 293 reported cases in British Columbia, three in Alberta, one in Saskatchewan, five in Manitoba, […]
In 2021, Staff handled 563 cases of Reported Abuse involving 814 Children – Elmore-Autauga News
By Dale Barnett Elmore/Autauga News The Elmore County Commission held their first monthly meeting of April on Monday, April 11. Commissioner Chairman Troy Stubbs (D3) called in the meeting into session with Commissioners Henry Hines (D1), Mack Daugherty (D2), Bart Mercer (D4) and Desirae Jackson (5) all present, along with Richie Beyer, County COO and […]
Water district’s ozone system upgrade nearing completion
BANGOR — The Bangor Water District is in the final stages of its ozone system upgrade. The ozone system helps remove color from the water during the disinfecting and treatment process. So far, the new equipment has been installed and workers are now trying to get the system automated. However, there have been a few […]
Valpas scurries off with €1.6M for bed bug tech solution
Finland-based bed bug smart technology provider Valpas has raised €1.6 million in seed funding to keep accommodations free from pests. ActivumSG Ventures, TESI, Realty Corporation led the round, with participation from existing investors Maki.vc, Icebreaker.vc and Reaktor. With Valpas, hotels can swap existing bed legs for Valpas’ IoT-enabled legs, which have a patented design that collects […]
Searsport is getting a new treatment plant after discharging chemically treated wastewater into the bay for years
Searsport soon will have a new, higher-tech wastewater treatment plant that will do a better job disinfecting the town’s sewage before the water is deposited into Penobscot Bay. The $13 million wastewater facility is a necessary infrastructure improvement. Currently, the town’s wastewater is processed at a 35-year-old plant that is coming to the end […]
The joy of the Lord at a refugee shelter in Poland
I recently returned from Poland as part of a disaster relief team deployed by Texas Baptist Men to assist Baptist Church Chełm in their ministry to Ukrainians. Our team helped at a distribution center, where relief supplies were sorted for dispersion, and at the church, which was turned into an intake center for refugees coming […]
B&Q house plant costing just £6 helps to prevent mould growing in your home
Peace Lily plants, which have been recommended by a cleaning expert as effective mould repellents, are available from DIY chain B&Q and cost just £6 for your home Some plants can significantly reduce the risk of mould in the home ( Image: B&Q) An air-purifying house plant that looks good in your home and will […]
When this Marion mom was told her 19-month-old son couldn’t wear a mask in day care, she fought the
Erin Oldfield, left, and her husband Kyle McGettigan smile as their one-year-old Lochlan McGettigan laughs after making his school bus make noises during playtime after school at their home in Marion, Iowa on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. The family recently had issues with changing mask guidelines set by DHS that left them scrambling for a […]
Vent Kings Offers Professional Air Duct & Dryer Vent Cleaning in Vancouver, BC
Andrew Delarosa & Joshua Casuga Vent Kings offers professional air duct & dryer vent cleaning services for residential, strata, and commercial properties throughout the Lower Mainland. You can be confident that we always offer an excellent customer experience when we come to your home.” — Josh and Andrew VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, April 12, 2022 […]
Chloramine Water Treatment in Morris County | Morristown Minute
On April 25, New Jersey American Water will resume using chloramines in water treatment plants that service customers in Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, and Union. – In mid-February, as part of an annual routine maintenance program for its water distribution system, New Jersey American Water temporarily changed the water treatment process at North […]