Humanitarian
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‘He is a role model’: Retired general Roméo Dallaire honoured for humanitarian workRetired Lt. General Roméo Dallaire is being honoured as an extraordinary Canadian by Canada's Walk of Fame, a non-profit organization that celebrates remarkable Canadians.CanadaJul 27, 2023
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‘It could collapse at any time’: Earthquake survivors desperate to leave Syria, join family in CalgaryA Calgary refugee advocate says the federal government needs to do more to help people impacted by years of civil year and now an earthquake in Syria and Turkey.CanadaMar 19, 2023
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Calgary physician returns from humanitarian trip to flood-ravaged PakistanWhile the flood waters are slowly receding in Pakistan, a health care crisis is growing in its place. An Airdrie doctor is urging Canadians to help.WorldSep 22, 2022
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The Tragically Hip inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame for second timeThe Kingston, Ont., band was inducted in 2002 for their music, and is now being recognized for their humanitarian efforts.CanadaAug 9, 2022
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Saskatoon residents deal with flash flood aftermathSome areas collected nearly 100 millimetres of rain according to Global News Meteorologist Peter Quinlan causing businesses, roadways and homes to flood.WeatherJun 21, 2022
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‘We are saving lives’: Drones donated by Calgary businessman delivered to UkraineThe Situational Assessment Drones are designed to provide crucial visual oversight during medical and disaster response situations.CanadaJun 17, 2022
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Food and medicine supplies shrinking in Ukraine, as Russian advance stallsRussia's push into parts of Ukraine appears to have stalled, though its military is accused of choking Ukraine's supply chains.WorldMar 21, 2022
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Quebec on the verge of welcoming a first wave of Afghan refugeesThe minister of international relations and the Francophonie, Nadine Girault, confirms that around 300 refugees would soon be arriving in Quebec.TrendingAug 24, 2021
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Alberta humanitarian aid worker calling for hotel quarantine exemptionsHumanitarian aid worker Christine Fletch is seeking an exemption to the hotel quarantine rule, saying the money is better spent on life-saving medicine and supplies.CanadaFeb 19, 2021
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Nightmare scenario: Coronavirus spreading in Yemen, with little way to fight itYemen has little capacity to test those suspected of having the virus and a 5-year-long civil war has left the health system in shambles.WorldMay 15, 2020
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