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Francis Ngugi, a 47-year-old sanitation worker who put a poisonous chemical in a cereal container, killing a Scarborough toddler in March 2021, has been sentenced to life in prison with a parole ineligibility period of 17 years. In handing down her sentence Friday, Justice Maureen Forestell accepted the joint position …
Read More »Calgary toddler with very rare condition gets life-changing home renovations
A network of volunteers from several companies have stepped up to change the lives of a Calgary family. The focus is an adorable toddler with a life-threatening condition. Two-year-old Jake Davis was diagnosed as an infant as ERCC1-deficient. It basically means his DNA doesn’t repair at a cellular level. It’s …
Read More »Toddler dies after being struck by vehicle at Quebec campsite: provincial police – Montreal
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 23, 2023 7:14 pm Updated July 23, 2023 10:21 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Warning: This story contains sensitive content that may be disturbing to some readers. Discretion is advised. Quebec provincial police say a toddler was killed after being …
Read More »Ontario family files $9M lawsuit after toddler nearly drowns in ice-covered pool
The family of a toddler who nearly died after falling into an ice-covered pool at a home daycare in Petrolia, Ont., is launching a $9-million lawsuit. The suit, filed in Sarnia court this month, alleges that the daycare operator, the property owners and the local Children’s Aid Society neglected their …
Read More »Chestermere mom worries strained EMS system can’t help her medically-compromised toddler
A Chestermere mom says pressure on the Alberta EMS system is also putting strain on her family. Brandy MacDonald’s two-year-old son, Kaiden, was born with a third accessory lung. It’s since been removed, but his remaining lungs are compromised, meaning a typical cold or flu can quickly escalate into a life-threatening situation. …
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