Super Typhoon Haiyan

• UPDATE: local group finally ready to send relief money to Philippines

  The Philippine Canadian Centre of Manitoba says it's ready to send $72,000 in typhoon relief donations to the Philippines.

  Jan 16, 2014
  
• In typhoon’s wake, Christmas infused with tragedy in the Philippines

  Christmas lights blink in a handful of restaurants in Tacloban, but at nightfall, much of this city flattened by Typhoon Haiyan slips into darkness.

  World

  Dec 24, 2013
  
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• UN chief visits typhoon-ravaged Philippine villages

  U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday visited central Philippine villages that were decimated by Typhoon Haiyan, and promised to try to raise at least $800 million in aid to help the region recover from last month's devastating storm.

  World

  Dec 21, 2013
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• Secretary of State John Kerry announces $25M in new aid for typhoon-ravaged Philippines

  The United States is providing nearly $25 million in additional humanitarian aid to help the Philippines deal with the enormous devastation and deaths wrought by Typhoon Haiyan last month.

  World

  Dec 18, 2013
• Weather extremes of 2013

  From historic flooding in Calgary, to one of the most powerful typhoons ever recorded, 2013 was a year of weather extremes.

  Weather

  Dec 17, 2013
• Canadian disaster assistance team DART being pulled out of the Philippines

  Canada's disaster-relief effort in the Philippines is winding up, with the military hoping to get most of its people home for Christmas.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2013
• Death toll from Typhoon Haiyan in Philippines passes 6,000 mark

  Officials say the death toll from Typhoon Haiyan that struck the central Philippines on Nov. 8 has breached 6,000 with nearly 1,800 people missing.

  World

  Dec 12, 2013
• Justin Bieber raises funds for Typhoon Haiyan victims

  The Canadian pop star is offering fans who donate to his typhoon relief effort a chance to hang out with him in studio.

  Entertainment

  Dec 10, 2013
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• One month since Typhoon Haiyan, signs of progress and challenges in Philippine disaster zone

  The Philippines is currently posting impressive economic growth, but corruption is endemic and the country remains desperately poor, with millions living in slums.

  Dec 8, 2013
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• Winnipeggers Show their support for Philippines disaster relief

  Winnipeg’s Filipino community will host a concert featuring Maria Aragon and Sierra Noble to raise funds for their devastated homeland.

  Dec 6, 2013