Polar Vortex
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New Brunswick wakes up to chilly reality from polar vortex: burst pipesAccording to the Saint John Fire Department, calls to the fire department were nearly quadruple of what they were on other weekendsWeatherFeb 6
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New Brunswick readies for cold snap, shelters increase capacityAs temperatures drop across the Maritimes, experts say that heat pumps may not function correctly past -25 C, pushing residents to use alternate heat sources.WeatherFeb 3
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Southern Manitoba to receive some welcome warmer weather after extended cold snapEnvironment Canada says the polar vortex the region has been experiencing is headed back north, and southern Manitoba will be the recipient of some welcome warm air.WeatherFeb 3
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Kingston homeless population vulnerable as temperature plummetsOrganizations brace for cold and extend hours to help homeless individuals survive and stay warm when an anticipated polar vortex hits Kingston on Friday.CanadaFeb 1
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Calgary police warn of winter driving conditions as collisions close roadwaysCalgary police are advising against unnecessary travel as snow snarls city streets.CanadaJan 27
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Polar vortex sweeping across Alberta to trigger plummeting temperaturesA polar vortex is expanding from the Arctic and will bring a much colder air mass south, starting overnight Thursday into Friday and continuing into the weekend.WeatherJan 27
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Pandemic, freezing cold doesn’t stop Family Day celebrations in SaskatoonDespite the cold, and the pandemic restricting what people can do, some still found a way to celebrate Family Day in Saskatoon.CanadaFeb 15, 2021
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Local band, W3APONS supplying Saskatoon shelters with warm clothing during polar vortexJordan, Myk and Tallas of the three-piece rock band W3APONS have been collecting clothing donations from fans and dropping them off to shelters around Saskatoon.CanadaFeb 13, 2021
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City of Winnipeg responds to 352 frozen pipe callsThe City of Winnipeg says it has responded to 352 frozen pipe calls in the past week, and 641 calls in total since the end of December.WeatherFeb 12, 2021
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At least 6 dead in 130-car pileup on icy Texas highwayAn ice storm in Texas left the interstate highway very slippery.WorldFeb 11, 2021
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