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Winnipeg couple voices concerns over personal care home rates in ManitobaTwo Winnipeggers are speaking out over what they're calling unaffordable personal care home charges.CanadaJun 18
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1 person in critical condition, pets killed in Winnipeg fireOne person was rescued and taken to hospital in critical condition, and two cats and a dog were killed in an Alfred Avenue house fire early Monday morning.FireJul 22
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McMaster med student says ‘SkinCARE Project’ for Hamilton’s unhoused linked to harm reductionFirst-year medical student Miranda Branyiczky says a stint at a central Hamilton shelter was the inspiration for skin care kits geared towards those living rough.Jul 9
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Off-duty RCMP thwarts armed encounter, seizes guns, stolen goods in WinnipegWinnipeg police say an off-duty RCMP officer stopped an armed encounter and seized many guns, and stolen goods last weekCrimeJul 6
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Minutes after checking into their B.C. Airbnb, this U.S. couple’s valuables were goneAs the suitcases were heavy and it was late, the couple decided to put these smaller bags in the Airbnb and go back to their car to get the suitcases.CrimeJul 8
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B.C. families battle retirement home over security deposits: ‘It’s just not right’Greg Stewart is one of several people who allege a Langford independent living facility has wrongly withheld their family members' damage deposits when they moved out.ConsumerJul 9
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‘I totally cried’: Condolences after Calgary polar bear’s sudden deathAccording to the zoo, the incident occurred when two polar bears were seen sparring – which is described as normal behaviour by the zoo – before Baffin went under the water.CanadaJul 21
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‘Inhumane’: Advocates, tenants speak out after low-barrier Winnipeg housing vacated'The condition of the building, how people lived, is not the story here... These people, the people that were living in that building, were treated like they were less than human.'CanadaJul 16
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Toronto seniors killed in apparent murder-suicide identified by neighboursPolice said they received a call for a person with a knife at Don Mills and Cliffwood roads, just south of Steeles Avenue in North York, around 2:50 p.m. July 21.CrimeJul 22
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Number of Ontarians without family doctor reaches 2.5 million, college saysThe Ontario College of Family Physicians says there are now 2.5 million people in the province who don't have a family doctor.HealthJul 11
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City of Vernon to implement fire ban on WednesdayThe City of Vernon says the local fire danger rating is high, and that ‘the ban is intended to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.’CanadaJul 9
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Struggling with money? What you can do to tackle mounting debtConsumer debt is rising in Canada. If you're feeling the squeeze, here a some steps you can take to start getting your finances in line.ConsumerJul 12
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Jasper wildfire: These are the key things to grab in emergency evacuationsExperts say there is a list of things people should be prepared to grab quickly as they leave their homes for safer communities and designated reception centres.Canada9 hours
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Alec Baldwin involuntary manslaughter case dismissed in middle of trialA New Mexico judge dismissed the case with prejudice based on the misconduct of police and prosecutors over the withholding of evidence from the defence, which filed to dismiss.EntertainmentJul 12
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Rising number of vacant apartments for sale in KelownaIn a recent analysis of MLS listings, Andrew Smith of Royal LePage in Kelowna said the region has 264 apartments, from Peachland to Oyama, currently for sale and vacant.EconomyJul 19
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Aging Kelowna care home to be replaced with state-of-the-art facilityA bigger and better long-term care home is slated to open in 2029 on the site of Kelowna's aging Cottonwoods Care Centre, Adrian Dix announced Friday.HealthJun 28
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Downtown Kelowna Association hopes large Canada Day crowds return for rest of summerThe Downtown Kelowna Association says it was pleased to see large crowds during the weekend, and is hopeful other events this summer will see a repeat.CanadaJul 3
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‘I’m so happy to be here’: Winnipeg man’s experience with necrotizing fasciitisKyle Lemke had necrotizing fasciitis, a flesh-eating disease that Manitoba Public Health says is fatal in 20-30 per cent of cases. It can spread up to 3 cm per hour.HealthJun 28
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Shop these Amazon Prime Day deals before they’re gone!The best deals of the summer have arrived! Read on for 15 discounts on the most coveted brands.The CuratorJul 16
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Kelowna jet-skier fined after getting caught leaving tuber in their wakeThe person on the tube fell off unbeknownst to the driver, who continued for about 500 metres before realizing and turning around, RCMP said.CanadaJul 15