Posts Filed Under: “David McKeown”

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Saying Goodbye to David McKeown, Toronto’s Unflappable Medical Officer of Health

Why his position matters so much to the city—and how McKeown lived up to the hype.

By Wayne Roberts Jul. 22nd, 12:00 pm

Extra, Extra: Heritage Minister Performs Drake Hit, Recommendations For Injection Sites, and Mississauga Woman Hits The Jackpot

Every weekday's end, we collect just about everything you ought to care about or ought not to miss.

By Erica Lenti Mar. 14th, 4:00 pm

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Torontoist Explains: How Heat Alerts Work

We know it feels like heat-alert weather, but what does that mean and how does Toronto Public Health respond?

By Kelsey Rolfe Jul. 27th, 1:45 pm

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Public Health Report Prefers Gardiner Removal

Toronto's Medical Officer of Health identifies eight ways in which removing the eastern portion of the expressway will benefit residents' health.

By David Hains May. 25th, 4:45 pm

Toronto Public Health Launches Flu Clinics

Flu season has returned, and the Ontario government and Toronto's medical officer of health want you to get the shot.

By Graeme Bayliss Oct. 23rd, 2:30 pm

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The Cronut Burger May Have Made 150 People Sick, According to Health Officials

The cronut burger is officially a public-health menace.

By Steve Kupferman • Photo by Corbin SmithAug. 23rd, 4:46 pm

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Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health Urges Caution on Casino

Report released on the potential negative effects of expanded gambling.

By Hamutal Dotan Nov. 9th, 3:30 pm

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Newsstand: April 30, 2012

Morning. You'd be wise to escort yourself on a whirlwind tour of the city today, 'cause your April Metro Pass is about to expire. While you contemplate that, some news: Rob Ford is working on a three-year budget plan and looking, as he's wont to do, to the upcoming election; staff will explore bedbugs in a time of no-funding at today's Board of Health meeting; vendors and customers get riled up over the reassignment of long-time St. Lawrence Market manager; and Toronto's top doctor wants to take it slow.

By Jodie Shupac Apr. 30th, 8:00 am

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Let Them Eat Kraft Dinner

By Roxanne Bielskis Mar. 16th, 1:30 pm