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Penticton residents displaced due to safety risk from compromised crane following fireThe fire broke out late Wednesday at the site along Green Avenue near Highway 97, the property that once housed the estate of prominent businessman David Kampe.CanadaMay 29
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10 properties under evacuation alert due to wildfire in the CaribooThe Xeni Gwet’in First Nation Government, Tŝilhqot’in National Government and Cariboo Regional District issued the alert, which covers 465.96 hectares.FireApr 24
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Lytton was razed by fire. Some fear financial ruin is next for the tiny B.C. villageRoss and Judith Urquhart have called Lytton, B.C., home for half a century, leaving only for as long it took to rebuild after a raging wildfire forced them to flee in 2021.CanadaApr 16
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New report from CCPA shows Ontario hospitals in deficitsCanadian Centre for Policy Alternatives have released a new report outlining the stress Ontario hospitals are under. This includes deficits, wait times, and provincial funding.HealthMay 19
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Emergency rooms are getting some relief during Habs games in Stanley Cup playoffsSome Quebec hospitals say emergency room visits dropped during recent Montreal Canadiens playoff games, offering brief relief to overcrowded ERs.SportsMay 8
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Wildfire sparks overnight response in B.C Maple Ridge forestFire crews worked overnight to contain a wildfire in steep terrain near Maple Ridge. Officials say there is currently no threat to the public or nearby homes.FireMay 23
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Flood at northern Ontario hospital prompts capacity concerns, possible CAF supportAs a northern Ontario hospital grapples with a flood that damaged 25 per cent of its physical space, there is concern that seasonal surges could affect the delivery of care.HealthMay 14
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Ontario outreach worker accused of posing as first responder during medical emergencyA 28-year-old Port Hope man is facing charges after allegedly entering a private residence and impersonating a first responder during a medical emergency.CanadaMay 28
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Ebola outbreak is ‘very complex,’ but ‘can be stopped’, WHO chief says“To come here is to really show to the community that they’re not alone," WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters at the airport late Thursday.WorldMay 29
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Canada aims to double electricity grid capacity by 2050 as demand soarsDemand for electricity in Canada is soaring with multiple new requirements that include electric vehicles, data centres and defence industrial production.CanadaMay 14
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Brother of Ontario man who died demands 911 call takers get regular hearing testsBack in August 2024, Ralph Buerger called 911 in Niagara Region, desperate for emergency medical help, but was unable to speak in a call that lasted for 35 seconds.CanadaMay 20
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Strathcona County votes to keep integrated emergency services with a tax increaseWhile Leduc and Spruce Grove have opted to hand over ambulatory services to the province, Strathcona County is keeping its integrated service — but it comes with a tax increase.HealthMay 12
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Manitoba crypto miners fear impact of proposed provincial legislationIf passed, crypto miners and data centres would be charged up to 100 per cent higher rates for electricity, and have to curtail power at peak times.May 7
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What to know on peace deal with Iran Trump says is ‘largely negotiated’A deal appears to be emerging between the United States and Iran to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. President Donald Trump.WorldMay 25
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Mood and anxiety disorders affect more than a quarter of Manitobans: reportManitobans sought treatment for anxiety and depression more than any other mental health issue, a new report from the University of Manitoba found.HealthApr 29
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Kingston police and fire change to new 911 operating systemKingston police and fire change to new operating system called Next Generation 9-1-1, making it easier for operators to pinpoint callers' locations.TechMay 12
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As gas prices soar, Canadian drivers struggling to keep up with routine repairsThe Canadian Automobile Association says rising gas prices are creating a significant financial burden on drivers, which may cause some to postpone necessary vehicle repairs.CanadaMay 15
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New Brunswick graduates face big decisions as province tries to retain young talentFor thousands of post-secondary students graduating across New Brunswick, the next big decisions isn't just what career to pursue, it's also where to build their future.CanadaMay 29
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Congo forced to cancel World Cup training camp, events over Ebola outbreakCongo is scheduled to play World Cup warm-up games against Denmark in Liege, Belgium, on June 3 and Chile in southern Spain on June 9.WorldMay 21
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Gunmen attack Congo hospital treating Ebola patients over relatives’ bodiesThe gunfire attack was the third violent incident within four days at Congo health facilities amid the rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak.TrendingMay 25