After hundreds of Canadians fell ill at a Mexican resort, experts warn that contaminated food and water can lead to serious illnesses.

After hundreds of Canadians fell ill at a Mexican resort, experts warn that contaminated food and water can lead to serious illnesses.
Dozens of wedding attendees became violently ill at the Sandos Playacar all-inclusive resort in Playa del Carmen and say their calls for help were brushed aside by resort staff.
While it’s safe for most people to fast, planning ahead and keeping nutrition in mind can make the month that much more meaningful.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates 19,000 people have died from the flu so far this winter, including 86 children.
With measles cases on the rise in Canada, some adults may be questioning whether their immunity, either through natural infection or vaccine, is still strong enough.
Experts say getting Canada’s defence spending to two per cent of GDP is not as simple as moving money around and will require multiple measures and years of planning.
A meeting of a committee which advises the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on vaccine policy has been canceled, a committee member told Reuters.
Most provinces and at least one territory report declines in people getting their flu shot compared to last year, with doctors warning of the strain it could pose to hospitals.
Around 50 people are without vehicles after a parking garage partially collapsed in the downtown core of Ottawa on Wednesday morning, Ottawa Fire Services said.