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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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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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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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Regulators lag banks in AI as Anthropic’s Mythos raises oversight concernsRegulators and global standard‑setting bodies have stepped up warnings about the risks posed by the rollout of AI across the financial sector.EconomyApr 28
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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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Powerful nor’easter hits Nova Scotia: flights cancelled, power outages expectedA powerful nor'easter is blowing through Nova Scotia -- cancelling schools, causing travel disruptions and leaving power outages in its wake.WeatherFeb 23
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More than 100 cm of snow in N.L. amid relentless storm season in Atlantic CanadaEnvironment Canada has issued blowing snow and winter storm warnings for much of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and eastern New Brunswick.WeatherFeb 23
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2025 breaks records for Saskatchewan’s mining industryThe numbers were announced at a press conference held by Energy and Natural Resources Minister Chris Beaudry, who highlighted the growth that the sector is seeing.EconomyMay 7
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Toronto looking to nearby regions to increase paramedic response for FIFA World CupIf approved by city council, the plan would be executed on 10 'high demand' days between June 11 and July 2, 2026, which is when Toronto is hosting FIFA matches.SportsApr 28
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Search suspended in Cape Breton highlands for missing hiker from AustraliaRCMP say the search has been suspended for a woman from Australia who is believed to have gone missing while hiking in Cape Breton Highlands National Park last month.CanadaMay 4
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New ‘one bag, one visitor’ ER policy expands to Stollery, U of A Hospital — with exceptionsThe expansion comes a week after AHS launched the policy at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in central Edmonton, where a stabbing took place in April.HealthMay 5
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Search continues in Cape Breton highlands for missing hiker from AustraliaDenise Ann Williams, 62, from Australia was last heard from two weeks ago on April 15 when she indicated she was travelling to Chéticamp.CanadaApr 30
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New ‘one bag, one visitor’ policy at Royal Alexandra Hospital E.R. after stabbingThose who work in the Royal Alex ER, which staff say is the busiest in Edmonton, are optimistic about the security changes — as long as they are implemented with common sense.HealthApr 28
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Saskatoon Tribal Chief defends $975K wellness centre renovationsSaskatoon Tribal Council Chief Mark Arcand says the renovations at the Emergency Wellness Centre are to address problems with the facility.CanadaApr 14
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Calgary city council to consider new committee for fire departmentThe motion argues a Calgary Fire Services Committee would 'create a more adaptable and agile governance model' that would improve transparency and public accountability.FireMay 5
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Ford government moves to include triple bunking cells in Ontario jail expansionOntario's jails are currently struggling with overcrowding issues, including an average capacity of around 130 per cent and growing violent incidents.CanadaApr 29
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Transit Smokehouse leaving historic Fort Road hotel in favour of the southsideThe hope was the Transit Hotel Smokehouse and its BBQ menu could bring new life to the centry-old historic building in north Edmonton — but instead, the space is closing down.ConsumerMay 5
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State of emergency declared in Peguis, Fisher River ahead of potential floodingThe chief of Peguis First Nation said "extensive" flooding is expected for the community, but said it has not been determined when it will occur.CanadaApr 19
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Montreal closes Île Mercier bridge to vehicles due to spring floodingOfficials say the bridge will remain open to pedestrians but will be closed to vehicles until further notice due to high water levels on the Rivière des Prairies.CanadaApr 20