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Saskatoon pastor alleges Emergency Wellness Centre operating illegallyOn Wednesday, Fairmont Baptist Church pastor Robert Pearce alleged that Fairhaven’s Emergency Wellness Centre was “listed as a special care home so that [the operators] could avoid a rezoning hearing because listing the space as a shelter would require public hearings.”May 15
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Edmonton emergency shelter for women at capacity just months after openingA women-only emergency shelter in Edmonton is already at capacity on a near-nightly basis just months after opening. The Hope Mission says its Karis Centre for vulnerable women is often full, even after doubling the number of available beds. Erik Bay has more.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonJun 12
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Motorcyclist dies following collision with pickup on County Road 507 in Trent Lakes: OPPPeterborough County OPP say a motorcyclist died following a fiery collision with a pickup truck on County Road 507 in Trent Lakes on Sunday afternoon. The collision happened around 1 p.m. Witnesses say the southbound motorcycle crossed over the centre line at a turn and collided with the pickup. Both vehicles caught fire. The motorcyclist...TrafficMay 21
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911 calls diverted to nurses help shrink unnecessary ambulance response in Ontario regionMarty Mako, commander of Niagara EMS’ Mobile Integrated Health Care unit says more than 15,000 requests for paramedics over five years have been redirected to an emergency communications nurse after determined an ambulance response was not necessary. The program has contributed to a 20 per cent shrinkage of paramedics calls since 2019.May 15
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STC Chief talks Walk for Truth and Reconciliation Against HomelessnessArcand said shelter services need to be paired with police services, adding that he’d be open to SPS having an office in the Emergency Wellness Centre.CanadaMar 12
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Can at home care ease the burden on Quebec ERs?Many of Quebec’s emergency rooms are overcrowded, some operating at over 200 per cent capacity since the New Year. A specialized team of Montreal doctors and nurses believe they have part of the solution. They say they prevent countless ER visits by stopping in on palliative care patients at their homes. Global’s Dan Spector reports.CanadaJan 8
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Global National: Jan. 6, 2024An Alaskan Airlines plane experienced a mid-flight cabin panel blowout, leading to an emergency landing of a brand-new Boeing 737 MAX-9 jetliner. All passengers and crew on board returned to the airport safely, but U.S. federal officials have ordered the immediate grounding of all Boeing 737 MAX-9 jetliners — raising safety concerns. A powerful winter...Global NationalJan 6
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Health officials asking Quebecers to avoid overcrowding ERs during holiday seasonMany of Quebec’s emergency rooms are overwhelmed heading into the holidays, with some operating at over 200 per cent capacity. Health authorities say one out of three people waiting in an emergency room should not be there and are asking those with non-urgent issues to take care of themselves at home. Global’s Dan Spector reports.CanadaDec 19, 2023
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People with complex needs to be turned away from wellness centreWATCH: Since Saskatoon Tribal Council opened its Emergency Wellness Centre in the Fairhaven neighbourhood, homelessness and addictions have been hot topics in the city. As Easton Hamm reports, the STC is making a big change.Global News at 6 SaskatoonSep 26, 2023
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Inside the B.C. RCMP Emergency Operations CentreThe B.C. RCMP has activated its Emergency Operations Centre to coordinate the distribution of police resources to fire zones. Janet Brown reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCAug 18, 2023
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Process begins to notify people who lost homes to fires in Central OkanaganAlmost a week after a fire swept through West Kelowna–residents are about to find out whether they have a home to return to. More than 80 properties were damaged within the city boundaries and now the emergency operations centre begins the grim task of notifying those whose homes couldn’t be saved. Klaudia Van Emmerik reports.Aug 23, 2023
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Calgary prepares to support 5k Yellowknife evacueesThe City of Calgary says it’s ready to accept as many as 5,000 evacuees from the Northwest Territories. Emergency officials outlining their plan while also sending resources north to help with emergency management. As Adam MacVicar reports, Calgary’s emergency operations centre is responding rapidly.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryAug 17, 2023
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Calgary opens evacuation centre for N.W.T. wildfire evacueesIn response to the ongoing wildfires in Yellowknife necessitating the evacuation of residents by air, city officials have opened up the Emergency Operations Centre so that crisis teams and volunteers can get to work making sure people get the help they need. Michael King reports.Global News at Noon CalgaryAug 17, 2023
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Global National: Aug. 18The city of Kelowna, B.C. is under threat after the McDougall Creek wildfire significantly expanded, destroying several homes and putting thousands of people under evacuation orders. Jules Knox reports from West Kelowna on the severity of the situation and what firefighters are bracing for, while Global News meteorologist Kristi Gordon looks at what conditions are...Global NationalAug 18, 2023
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Global National: Aug. 16The Northwest Territories has declared a state of emergency as hundreds of wildfires have now decimated more 2.1 million hectares of land so far. The fire fight in some of Canada’s most remote communities, and the mounting anxiety among people over the looming threat. The road to Lahaina, Hawaii has reopened. Neetu Garcha gets a...Global NationalAug 16, 2023
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Montreal doctor creates new pediatric care clinics to ease burden on ERsA new pediatric emergency clinic is now open in Saint-Eustache, 20 km northwest of Montreal, with hopes it will alleviate pressure on hospital emergency rooms. As Global’s Elizabeth Zogalis reports, after successfully creating a first centre in Brossard in 2019, the team of doctors behind the clinic was excited to expand the network to even...CanadaJun 15, 2023
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Calgary opens reception centre for wildfire evacueesAt the request of provincial emergency officials, the City of Calgary has opened a reception centre for wildfire evacuees at Stampede Park. As Adam MacVicar reports, the fire department is also sending resources north to help fight the wildfires.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryMay 8, 2023
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Critical incident investigation underway following death of patient awaiting care at Health Sciences CentreHealth Sciences Centre’s Chief Operating Officer Shawn Young responded on Thursday to questions regarding an investigation into the death of a patient in the emergency department. Young could not disclose details of the investigation taking place but said the patient arrived by ambulance, was triaged and treated as critical. The Emergency wait times on Monday...Mar 2, 2023
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New Brunswick emergency shelter operators call for government supportThose responsible for running emergency shelters for homeless people say there is a lack of government support. This comes as a new warming centre in Fredericton remained closed over the coldest weekend of the year. Nathalie Sturgeon has that story.Global News at 6 New BrunswickFeb 7, 2023
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Regina city council announces plans for city centre transit, Taylor Field housing development$4 million has been designated for covering the transit operating shortfall from 2019-2021, and $3 million will be used for the purchase of a building for an Indigenous-led Emergency Wellness Centre.Global News at 5 ReginaJan 26, 2023