Ontario physician outlines poison prevention measures for parents

Accidental poisoning remains a common risk for young children, with health officials urging parents to stay alert around household items. The Ontario Poison Centre says it handled an average of 189 cases per day in 2024, with most involving children under six. Experts warn that items like cleaning products, laundry pods, vitamins, and edible cannabis can easily be mistaken for food or drinks. 

Symptoms may include vomiting and irritation, and in severe cases can lead to serious medical emergencies. Parents are advised to keep hazardous items locked away, store medications safely, and closely supervise children, especially during household tasks

Overseas Canadians call for higher voter participation ahead of byelections

Canadians living abroad are calling for changes to improve overseas voting, saying current barriers may be limiting participation in federal elections. Advocates estimate nearly five million Canadians live outside the country, with about 3.5 million eligible to vote, but turnout remains in the low single digits. 

Critics point to challenges such as mail-only ballots, short election timelines, and uncertainty around delivery as key issues. Data from Elections Canada shows 101,690 voting kits were issued in the last election, though many were returned late, incomplete, or not at all. Some are now pushing for reforms, including longer election periods and more accessible voting options for Canadians abroad.

Man charged with second-degree murder in Toronto’s fourth homicide

Toronto police have laid a second-degree murder charge after a woman was found dead in what marks the city’s fourth homicide of the year. Officers say the victim was discovered inside a home near Threadneedle Crescent and Cresthaven Drive on March 11, and her death was later deemed suspicious. She has been identified as 60-year-old Xian Wei Shao of Toronto. 

Investigators have since arrested 60-year-old Sheng Long Wang in connection with the case. Police have not disclosed whether the accused and victim knew each other.