Sean Previl

Digital Broadcast Journalist

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• Tornado touched down during chaotic southern Manitoba storm, EC confirms

  A severe storm rolled through southern Manitoba, taking down numerous trees, flooding roads and leaving thousands without power.

  Weather

  Jun 10
• Provinces await feds’ social media ban, still considering their own rules

  Several provinces that have previously indicated interest in social media bans say they'll be watching to see how the federal government will roll its plan out.

  Canada

  Jun 9
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• ‘Significant’ flooding leaves western Manitoba town sandbagging homes, businesses

  Other western Manitoba communities were also on cleanup duty after weekend storms left some towns without power and one issuing a boil water advisory.

  Weather

  Jun 9
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• Nova Scotia bucks the rental trend as supply-and-demand pressure keeps prices high

  Rents are continuing to drop in much of Canada, but with supply not fully keeping up with demand in places like Nova Scotia, not every province is seeing a decrease.

  Canada

  Jun 8
• Teen killed in triple fatal crash remembered as lacrosse ‘legend’ by Ontario team

  The lacrosse team says the 18-year-old was travelling home from the Medicine Cup tournament when he was killed in a fatal multi-vehicle collision.

  Canada

  Jun 8
• Suspect ‘may be without shoes’ after collision, crash into home: OPP

  The suspect is said to have fled on foot after the second crash and Ontario Provincial Police believe the man may be without any shoes.

  Crime

  Jun 8
• Rihanna thanks First Nations flight attendant for ‘very special’ gift

  Members of the Kanien'kehá:ka have sent Dailleboust messages saying they're proud of her for sharing her culture with Rihanna.

  Entertainment

  Jun 7
• Manitoba’s nurse-to-patient ratios must be set soon, union urges

  The new legislation sets out the need for nurse to patient ratios, but doesn't outline how many nurses should be allotted to each patient.

  Health

  Jun 7
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• N.S. long-term care strike could soon end after tentative deal reached: CUPE

  CUPE said this agreement would go to members at the facility within 10 days, though the union says it's hoping to complete it within 72 hours.

  Health

  Jun 7
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• Teen driver, 2 motorcycle riders dead after multi-vehicle collision in Ontario

  Kawartha Lakes OPP say a car and four motorcycles collided on Hwy. 7 near Omemee, Ont.

  Traffic

  Jun 7
• Parents of girl killed by cardiac arrest get defibrillator installed in rural Alberta town

  Emily Lougheed, 7, died in August 2020 when she collapsed at the beach, due to a rare heart condition that led to a sudden cardiac arrest.

  Health

  Jun 3
• 4 more arrested after ‘organized’ assaults against Toronto’s Jewish community

  Stephenson said Wednesday the matter is before the courts, but stressed allegations targeting violence against a community 'demands a thorough and determined response.' 

  Crime

  Jun 3
• Python named Peanut to reunite with owner after Ontario sewage plant rescue

  The python was found trying to slither to safety from a collection bin at a Windsor, Ont., sewage plant and taken to the Humane Society.

  Canada

  Jun 3
• Toronto library, UHN offer mobile health clinic to reach most vulnerable

  The new collaboration between UHN and the Toronto Public Library is aimed at helping people get the help they need, especially for those who are vulnerable like the homeless.

  Health

  Jun 2
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• Ball python found at Ontario sewage plant trying to slither to safety

  The Windsor-Essex County Humane Society said other animals have been found in the screening system at the plant before, but added snakes don't always survive.

  Canada

  Jun 2
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• Toronto man charged in connection with sex assault of 8-year-old girl

  Toronto police responded to a report of sexual assault at a retail store. Officers say the suspect fled when he was confronted by the girl's family member.

  Crime

  Jun 2
• Child, 3, dies from injuries after bouncy castle swept up by wind in Montreal

  The child was one of 11 people injured after a bouncy castle was swept into the air before witnesses say it was then thrown back to the ground.

  Canada

  Jun 2
• Driver hit and killed while outside vehicle on Highway 401: OPP

  Anyone who witnessed the collision or may have dashcam footage of the area at the time of the incident is asked to contact Ontario Provincial Police or Crime Stoppers.

  Crime

  Jun 2
• Amazon caused breakdown of 1st contract talks at B.C. unionized fulfilment centre: mediator

  The union representing the workers in Delta, B.C. says the mediator recommended the dispute be resolved through binding mediation-arbitration.

  Canada

  Jun 2
• Canada sees ‘glimmer of hope’ in reducing poverty, but provinces vary in success: report

  The report calls for a reform of the Employment Insurance program and improvements to social assistance, but notes there has been some positive improvement in tackling poverty.

  Canada

  Jun 1
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• Stunt driving charges laid against Ontario man awaiting trial for fatal 2024 Brampton crash

  A 20-year-old who was charged with dangerous driving causing death for a fatal collision in Brampton, Ont., in 2024 was arrested and charged with stunt driving last month.

  Crime

  May 31
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• Ontario man dead after canoe capsizes, 2 B.C. people missing after falling off paddle boards

  Police in Ontario and B.C. dealt with water-sport fatalities over the weekend. As summer nears, officials are reminding people to take proper precautions to ensure their safety. 

  Canada

  May 31
• Winning Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball jackpot ticket worth $16M sold in Peterborough

  The Gold Ball Draw, according to OLG, guarantees a $1-million prize or the growing jackpot that starts at $10 million and can reach up to $60 million. 

  Canada

  May 31
• Smoke, heat, rain and flooding; what to expect from Western weather

  From B.C. to Manitoba, weather warnings are in effect through Sunday. From heavy rain and flooding, to wildfire smoke and high heat, residents are urged to plan for conditions.

  Canada

  May 31
• Poilievre calls for emergency debate as Canada enters technical recession

  Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to reverse years of government policy as job losses mount and national economic growth turns negative.

  Politics

  May 31