New details emerge following mass poisoning at Markham, Ont. restaurant

As many as 12 people sought medical attention after eating at a Markham restaurant this past weekend and four individuals remain in intensive care. York Region’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Barry Pakes, shared the new details with CP24 Tuesday morning regarding the mass poisoning at Delight Restaurant & BBQ, which is located at Castlemore Avenue and Markham Road. “We do suspect that it was something called aconite, which is a toxin that can be found in various herbs or roots,