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James WIGMORE
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Forensic toxicologist, author of Wigmore on Alcohol, Wigmore on Cannabis and Wigmore on Nicotine. Forensic scientist at Centre of Forensic Sciences in Toronto for over 29 years. Presents free public lectures at Toronto Public Library.
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Cannabis vs. Alcohol: What Science Says About Safety - Tucson Weekly
Many drinkers I know are considering switching to recreational cannabis containing THC. In fact, drinking is at a 90-year low, and Gen Z appears to be leading the way. But is cannabis with THC safer t...
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December 2, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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Saudi residents say booze ban eased for more foreigners
Foreign residents living in Saudi Arabia told AFP that restrictions on the sale of alcohol have been further relaxed, just days after non-diplomats were first able to buy booze in the conservative kin...
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December 1, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Man gets 65 years for fatal crash. Florida's marijuana driving laws
Florida is not the state to drive around after you've imbibed in anything that could impair your judgment.
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December 1, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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When I was in High School, there was a similar belief about alcohol.
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Feds Launch New Marijuana-Focused Ad Campaign To 'Challenge The Dangerous Belief' That People Drive Better While High - Marijuana Moment
The Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Ad Council are rolling out a new campaign to “challenge the dangerous belief that it’s safe to drive after consuming marijuana,” with a disturbing ad tha...
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December 1, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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"A cartoon, titled "Quiet Piggy" by Steve Nease, depicts a Canadian beaver character applying duct tape over the mouth of a man identified as U.S. Ambassador Hoekstra. The beaver is holding a roll of tape and saying "Quiet Piggy," while the ambassador is holding a paper labeled "Anti-Canada Rhetoric". The cartoon is a political commentary on U.S. Ambassador to Canada, Pete Hoekstra, and his undiplomatic comments regarding Canada."
December 1, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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“I didn know that.” Find out more stuff about CO at my upcoming lecture at the TPL

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December 1, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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December 1, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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Public lecture on CO

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November 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Beware of carbon monoxide poisoning after a heavy snowfall - The Weather Network
Carbon monoxide, also known as the “silent killer,” is a hidden danger of vehicles that isn’t talked about enough in the winter. So let’s talk about it
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November 29, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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UAC = 360 mg/100 mL

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Valletta crash: Urine analysis confirms excessive alcohol levels in Benjamin Chetcuti’s system
A court medical expert testifies that a toxicological analysis of the accused's urine sample shows that the accused drank an exceptional amount of alcohol on the day of the fatal crash t...
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November 30, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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“My favourite lecture of your series.”

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November 30, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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November 26, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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My last lecture of the year is at the Toronto Reference Library at Bloor and Yonge.

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November 28, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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Beware of carbon monoxide poisoning after a heavy snowfall - The Weather Network
Carbon monoxide, also known as the “silent killer,” is a hidden danger of vehicles that isn’t talked about enough in the winter. So let’s talk about it
www.theweathernetwork.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Public lecture on CO

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November 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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The Ancient Silent Killer

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How to prepare for Ontario's new 2026 carbon monoxide laws - The Weather Network
Stay up-to-date on Ontario’s new carbon monoxide laws coming into effect starting Jan. 1, 2026.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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Alcohol Intoxication vs Alcohol Poisoning

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When to Call for Help: Alcohol Intoxication vs. Alcohol Poisoning
Learn about the differences between alcohol intoxication and poisoning. Discover life-saving tips to recognize alcohol poisoning symptoms.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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BAC = 0.330 g/100 mL
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November 24, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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Now the alcohol is sold in all the corner stores in Ontario, there will be more cases of overserving like this one.

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November 25, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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Former Halifax bouncer found guilty of manslaughter, criminal negligence in chokehold death of bar patron
A former Halifax bouncer has been found guilty of two criminal offences in the death of a bar patron almost three years ago.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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November 27, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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My last lecture of the year is at the Toronto Reference Library at Bloor and Yonge.

www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?E...

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November 28, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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BAC = 447 mg/100 mL. What is even more amazing is that this was a breath test. Once the numbers popped up on the Intoxilyzer screen, he was rushed to hospital.

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Windsor motorist sentenced for 'staggering' level of alcohol intoxication
Windsor motorist sentenced for 'staggering' level of alcohol intoxication.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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November 27, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Former Halifax bouncer found guilty of manslaughter, criminal negligence in chokehold death of bar patron
A former Halifax bouncer has been found guilty of two criminal offences in the death of a bar patron almost three years ago.
www.saltwire.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:16 PM