If nothing is done to combat Hamilton's growing weed menace in its sports fields and parks, they will be nearly covered in dandelions within a decade, say city officials. Since 2003 when Hamilton instituted its integrated pest management program, the state of the city's 549 parks and sports fields has systemically deteriorated to the point that today anywhere from 45% to 60% of the average park is covered in weeds. Read more... 

The hospital in Herbert, Sask., has been waging a war against a snake invasion. Since February, more than 100 garter snakes have been found at the Herbert & District Integrated Health Facility in the town located about 200 kilometres west of Regina. Read more... 

While the disease still kills 660,000 people worldwide each year, many of these being children under the age of five in sub-Saharan Africa, the Department of Health's malaria prevention program has been a huge success, earning the country the African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA) award for excellence in the fight against malaria earlier this year. The program provides guidance for the use of appropriate medication to prevent malaria infection, as well as non-drug measures such as the use of indoor insecticide. Read more... 

Rats are still giving residents of Hawkwell nightmares a month after developers at the Christmas Tree Farm site said they would get rid of them. The rodents have started invading the area since work began on the site at the start of the year, and people in the area are now concerned for their health. Read more...