Disaster Response
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Why is the federal government looking to create a national emergency agency?Here's a look at what a national emergency agency could consist of, and how it would be different from what's already in place to deal with disasters like wildfires.CanadaJun 8, 2023
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As wildfire smoke spreads, Ottawa mulls new disaster response agencyPoor air quality is forecast to persist into the weekend across parts of Ontario, as wildfire smoke blankets the province and prompt school boards to limit outdoor activities.EnvironmentJun 7, 2023
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Saskatchewan sending firefighters, equipment to support P.E.I. storm response effortsThe Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency said Friday firefighters and equipment are heading to Prince Edward Island to assist with the province's ongoing recovery from storm Fiona.CanadaOct 21, 2022
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Budget 2019: Five B.C.-focused measures you may not have noticedThere are plenty of national measures in the 2019 budget that will affect British Columbia, but what's in the plan that's just for B.C.?Mar 20, 2019
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Crucial lessons learned from mass casualty drill at Centennial CollegeColleges and universities teamed up for a large-scale emergency response simulation with more than 650 participants.CanadaFeb 26, 2019
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Frequent emergencies mean the Red Cross needs more Okanagan volunteers"We are seeing a greater stress on our volunteers across the province with both flood and fire seasons occurring regularly."CanadaNov 29, 2018
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Hurricane Irma: How communities rebuild after disaster, hopefully stronger than beforeAfter a disaster, communities have to rebuild. Here's how they do it and how they hope to improve things for next time.PoliticsSep 12, 2017
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Ottawa River crests and cities brace for flood cleanupThe Ottawa River finally crested on Monday after days of rising waters, but the damage has already been done to hundreds of homes in the national capital region.CanadaMay 8, 2017
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Facebook’s new Community Help feature will help connect people during disastersCommunity Help will activate after natural disasters and major accidents as a part of "Safety Check," a related feature that allows Facebook users to assure others that they are safe.TechFeb 8, 2017
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