Sean Previl

Digital Broadcast Journalist

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• Canadian horses exported to Japan for slaughter falling sick, dying: animal advocates

  Horses flown from Canada to Japan for slaughter continue to get sick, get injured and even die, according to a new investigation by animal rights advocates.

  Canada

  Mar 12
• Power outages possible in eastern Ontario, parts of Quebec as freezing rain bears down

  Environment Canada says Ottawa, Gatineau, Montreal and Québec City may see 20 to 40 millimetres of freezing rain over a potential 24-hour period.

  Canada

  Mar 11
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• Ontario’s 1st cases of another mpox variant reported in Toronto

  Toronto Public Health is asking people to ensure they're vaccinated if eligible to prevent transmission, with officials saying two doses will ensure proper protection.

  Health

  Mar 10
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• Fisherman describes ‘frantic run’ as ice shelf breaks from Georgian Bay shore

  A group of fishermen fishing off the Georgian Bay shore tried to escape as an ice shelf broke off, but 23 were left stranded and had to be rescued.

  Canada

  Mar 10
• Shots fired at U.S. consulate in Toronto deemed national security incident: RCMP

  Toronto police are investigating after finding evidence of gunfire at the U.S. consulate in the city's downtown core.

  Crime

  Mar 10
• Threat against Premier Doug Ford lead to charge for Hamilton man

  It's the second time in a week a man has been charged by the Ontario Provincial Police for making threats against Premier Doug Ford.

  Crime

  Mar 9
• Saskatchewan says ‘standing still’ not an option under new health-care plan

  Premier Scott Moe says the new plan focuses on improving access to primary care providers, with nurse practitioners a key element.

  Politics

  Mar 9
• Manitoba RCMP $1.5M drug bust includes animal tranquillizers mixed with heroin

  Manitoba RCMP say the three-month drug trafficking investigation led to the seizure of more than $1.5 million worth of drugs and cash.

  Crime

  Mar 9
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• Ontario junior hockey team ends season with 0-50 record

  The Sarnia Legionnaires have been a part of the Greater Ontario Hockey League since it first formed in 2007 and has made the Western Conference playoffs most years.

  Sports

  Mar 9
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• ‘Very significant’ fire extinguished by Hamilton crews at residential complex

  Hamilton's fire chief said six units in a multi-residential building in Stoney Creek have been damaged by a massive blaze that saw flames shoot '40 feet in the air.'

  Fire

  Mar 9
• Most Canadians want former prince Andrew removed from line to throne: poll

  A survey found a majority of Canadians want Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to lose his claim to the throne, while 51 per cent say the Royal Family is not relevant to them personally.

  Canada

  Mar 9
• War in Iran: Canadians leaving Middle East by plane, bus and foot

  Amid the war in Iran, Canadians continue to request help in leaving the Middle East. Global Affairs Canada says several flights, buses and pedestrian crossings have been arranged.

  Canada

  Mar 8
• Hamilton police urge safety after 6 people fall through ice

  Hamilton police are urging people not to go on frozen waterways as temperatures rise, saying it puts not only those on the ice in danger but also those who try to rescue them.

  Weather

  Mar 8
• Carney calls byelections for 2 Ontario ridings, 1 in Quebec

  If the Liberal government wins two Ontario ridings and the Terrebonne riding in Quebec in byelections scheduled for April 13, they will be in razor-thin majority territory.

  Politics

  Mar 8
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• ‘Canada at a crossroads’: Jewish groups call for action after 3 synagogues hit by gunfire

  Toronto and York Regional police have responded to three separate incidents in which gunshots were found at synagogue buildings in the area.

  Crime

  Mar 8
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• Animal tranquilizers are being mixed with fentanyl in Canada

  Opioid overdose deaths in Canada are falling, but there's growing concerns on a certain veterinary tranquilizer being cut into fentanyl and other opioids.

  Canada

  Mar 4
• Potential measles exposures reported on 2 flights, Pearson airport: Public Health

  People who believe they were exposed are asked to monitor for symptoms until March 15 and to check their vaccination record for potential measles protection.

  Health

  Mar 4
• Ontario man calls $55M Lotto Max win an ‘out-of-body experience’

  An Ontario man who won the $55-million Lotto Max jackpot in January says he plans to take a family trip to celebrate, and check off some bucket-list items.

  Consumer

  Mar 4
• Family of missing woman ‘want justice’ as Ontario police investigate homicide

  The family of Mezhgan Aini says they want justice for her, with her brother describing her as a caring person who 'always' supported her family.

  Crime

  Mar 4
• Ontario town priest charged in connection with historical sex assault of minor

  York Regional Police released a photo of the man charged in the case as investigators believe there may be other victims and are encouraging them to come forward.

  Crime

  Mar 4
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• Vegas casino owner’s ‘at par’ pricing sees 15K Canadian visitors in 1 month

  The promotion was launched about a month ago and the casino's CEO says thousands of Canadians have visited the hotels and taken advantage of the 'at par' pricing.

  Canada

  Mar 4
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• Iran war oil price spike could cushion Alberta, Saskatchewan budgets

  Oil prices could mean higher prices for Canadians at the gas pump, but experts say that increase could help provincial budgets.

  Canada

  Mar 3
• Why most Canadians will keep daylight saving time changes as B.C. stops

  With B.C.'s announcement to adopt a permanent year-round daylight saving time, conversation has now turned to why other provinces have yet to make the change.

  Canada

  Mar 3
• Canadians stuck in Middle East say cities ‘very tense’ as Iran conflict escalates

  Some Canadians vacationing in parts of the Middle East say they're now stuck with airspace closed and no word on when flights might resume.

  Canada

  Mar 2
• Southern Ontario set for a warm-up, but how long will it last?

  After a relatively cold February, much of southern Ontario is set for some warm yet rainy weather, though it may only last a few days.

  Weather

  Mar 2