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2 Toronto building fires like a ‘cigar burning slowly’ with no timeline to extinguishOfficials say they continue to battle a fire at two buildings in the Thorncliffe Park area, adding it is difficult to access where the material that is burning is located.CanadaDec 1
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‘So chaotic’: No return date for displaced residents of 2 Toronto building firesA stubborn fire burning behind walls at two Thorncliffe Park towers has left hundreds displaced with no return timeline, as residents shelter in hotels with Red Cross support.FireNov 29
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Canadian Red Cross sending hurricane relief to Jamaica after Melissa devastationThe Canadian Red Cross has sent more than 18,000 relief items to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa struck as a Category 5 storm, leaving at least 19 dead and widespread devastation.WorldNov 1
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Red Cross doing mental health check-ins this holiday seasonThe program matches people over the age of 18 with trained Red Cross personnel who will check in with them regularly and provide emotional support and healthy coping strategies.CanadaDec 22, 2023
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Saint John apartment fire displaces 8 peopleThe Red Cross said the eight people have been provided emergency lodging and transportation as well as financial aid for clothing and food.EnvironmentOct 2, 2023
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Morocco earthquakes: Canada to match donations to Red Cross over next 2 weeksGlobal Affairs Canada says it is in close contact with Moroccan authorities and humanitarian partners to respond to evolving needs.WorldSep 13, 2023
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Fall leisure guide out for residents, says City of WinnipegWinnipeg's fall leisure guide is available to view, but the date for program registration is yet to come by. A transition to new swimming programs are also a part of it.CanadaAug 31, 2023
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‘It’s a lot’: N.W.T. evacuees face long lines as they arrive to CalgaryEvacuees from Yellowknife continue to pour into Calgary with 26 flights arriving on Friday and more coming in after a long journey by car or truck.EnvironmentAug 18, 2023
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41 migrants feared dead as boat capsizes off the coast of ItalyCalls poured in for Europe to develop safe and legal pathways of migration to prevent future deaths. Thousands of migrants have already made the dangerous journey this year.WorldAug 10, 2023
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Wildfires a ‘stark reminder’ of climate perils as minister vows $82M boostVolunteer-driven organizations are receiving $82M from the federal government to enhance their disaster preparedness response as Canada grapples with its worst wildfire year.CanadaJul 11, 2023
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