(Photo: National Observer, Paul Bica) Lead is a soft, toxic metal that leaches into the water supply from old pipes and bioaccumulates in human bodies. It is particularly harmful for infants and children.
Flooded basements more common in Toronto’s west end
(Photo: Toronto Star) Where you may want to think twice if you’re renting a basement suite in Toronto
At least 740 deaths due to homelessness over the past 30 years
(Photo: Rabble.ca) Recent deaths have highlighted the hazards for the homeless surviving on the streets. But researchers reveal that the heat and humidity of the summer are more dangerous.