Explosion

• No injuries or damage in small downtown explosion, Winnipeg police say

  The bomb unit investigated and confirmed that no damage had occurred as a result of the detonation, and that there was no further risk to public safety. 

  Crime

  Sep 29
  
• Explosion, vehicle fire sends black plume of smoke into air over downtown Edmonton

  Edmonton Fire Rescue Services said it was called around 11:30 a.m. Thursday to reports of an explosion in a vehicle at 100th Avenue and 112th Street.

  Fire

  Aug 31
  
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• Explosion at home in Calgary’s Bowness neighbourhood

  A small explosion occurred in the basement of a home in the Bowness neighborhood on 72nd Street Thursday after 10:30 p.m., police said.

  Crime

  Aug 25
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• Ontario adds $11M to funding for investigation, recovery following Wheatley explosion

  The explosion came weeks after local officials declared two states of emergency and evacuation orders after discovering hydrogen sulphide gas leaks in the area.

  Canada

  Aug 23
• Accused in Ottawa east end explosion expected to plead guilty next month

  The man charged with causing an explosion that destroyed several new homes in Ottawa earlier this year is expected to plead guilty next month.

  Crime

  Jul 27
• Welding truck explodes in Langley mall parking lot

  Following reports of an explosion Wednesday morning, Langley RCMP said the incident appears to be associated with a welding truck at a construction site.

  Fire

  Jul 26
• Winnipeg bomb squad to safely detonate ‘volatile substance’ at U of M

  Winnipeg police say they're going to be helping to safely detonate a 'volatile substance' at the University of Manitoba's Fort Garry campus Friday afternoon.

  Canada

  Jun 30
• Jewelry worth thousands stolen from neighbouring homes damaged in Calgary house explosion

  A couple that's lived in the neighbourhood for more than 50 years believes at least $15,000 worth of sentimental jewelry was taken from their damaged home.

  Canada

  Apr 5
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• Man reported missing charged in connection with Richmond Hill house fire, explosion: police

  York Regional Police said on March 20, at 12:50 p.m., officers received a report of an explosion and house fire at a home on Deerwood Crescent. 

  Crime

  Mar 27
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• BC Hydro decommissioning 2 electrical vaults after Vancouver explosion

  The two vaults are the only equipment similar to the one on Burrard Street that exploded in February, hurting two people.

  Fire

  Mar 17