Alarms
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Replacing ‘horrible beeps’ in hospitals can improve patient, clinician experience: McMaster researcher'What we're doing is just tweaking the sounds that they can convey just as much or maybe even more useful information, but they don't sound so awful.'HealthFeb 27, 2023
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Bridgeland house fire is good reminder of importance of fire and smoke alarms: CFDThe Calgary Fire Department is highlighting the importance of checking your fire and smoke alarms after a Thursday morning fire in Bridgeland.CanadaDec 9, 2021
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Province to spend $4 million on security upgrades to Manitoba Housing propertiesManitoba is spending over $4 million on security upgrades to a dozen Manitoba Housing properties, Families Minister Rochelle Squires announced Friday.PoliticsJan 15, 2021
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Hamilton property owner sentenced following fatal fireLuciano Brancalion was convicted on Wednesday, after pleading guilty in the Ontario Court of Justice to violating two requirements of the Ontario Fire Code.CanadaFeb 22, 2019
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Teacher shortage concerns raising alarms in New BrunswickAs a new school year approaches, concerns are being raised about the number of qualified teachers in New Brunswick, both now and in the years to come.PoliticsAug 29, 2018
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Belleville Fire Department warns about sales tactics by fire inspection companiesBelleville's fire department has issued an advisory aimed at businesses and landlords, after the department received complaints about high-pressure tactics by companies offering inspections on items like fire extinguishers and smoke alarms.CanadaJul 24, 2018
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Sound-activated alarm in neighbour’s yard has Calgary family dreading upcoming summerA Calgary couple says they are being forced to stay indoors due to an alarm put up in their neighbour's yard.Apr 24, 2018
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Spreading the word about smoke alarms in NDGA brigade of 45 firefighters handed out free smoke alarms to NDG residents on Saturday.Jul 4, 2015
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