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How do Canadian fire codes measure up?
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How do Canadian fire codes measure up?
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Hard foul: Why prized Canadian basketball artifacts could move to U.S.
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Canada, England fight for Women’s Rugby World Cup with record-breaking attendance
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Team Canada gears up for Women’s Rugby World Cup final in London against England
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How do Canadian fire codes measure up?
Description
June 14, 2017
The fire that engulfed a London apartment tower is raising questions whether the same thing could happen in Canada. As Mike Drolet reports, Canada's building and safety codes are amongst the highest in the world, but they're not perfect.
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How do Canadian fire codes measure up?02:05 | June 14, 2017 -
UK’s Starmer vows to combat antisemitism after stabbing of 2 Jewish men01:51 | April 30, 2026 -
Stabbings of 2 Jewish men in London called terrorist attack01:35 | April 29, 2026 -
New walking route connects London’s historic landmarks along River Thames02:55 | April 22, 2026 -
Widespread backlash prompts Ford, Ontario government to sell $29M jet02:03 | April 20, 2026 -
Federal government, Ontario sign $8.8B deal to help boost housing sector01:54 | March 30, 2026 -
Ford government expands HST rebate on newly built Ontario homes02:07 | March 25, 2026 -
Epstein files: Investigation continues at ex-Prince Andrew’s former home following arrest, release01:59 | February 20, 2026 -
Severe winter weather hammers southern Ontario01:12 | February 18, 2026 -
Why is Trump threatening to block the Gordie Howe bridge from opening?02:15 | February 10, 2026 -
Trump’s Gordie Howe bridge threat ‘doesn’t make any sense’: Windsor mayor02:18 | February 10, 2026 -
Record winter storm buries Eastern Canada02:15 | January 26, 2026 -
Flights, schools cancelled in Toronto as ‘historic’ winter storm wallops Ontario03:45 | January 25, 2026 -
Snowstorms smother Eastern Canada, cause power outage01:42 | January 19, 2026 -
Parts of Ontario, Quebec digging out of severe snowstorm02:04 | January 15, 2026 -
‘People are frustrated’: First Nation leaders call for action amid Kashechewan’s water crisis01:54 | January 14, 2026 -
World Darts Championship now a Christmas tradition in London02:01 | December 29, 2025 -
Winter storm smothers Ontario, Quebec02:15 | December 29, 2025 -
ICE taps Ontario firm for 20 armoured vehicles02:06 | December 3, 2025 -
Ottawa, B.C. unveil anti-extortion measures02:08 | November 28, 2025 -
Canada, Ontario spending $3B on small modular reactors02:07 | October 23, 2025 -
Unplugged: GM ending electric van production at Ontario plant01:59 | October 21, 2025 -
How will Stellantis’ U.S. move impact Canada’s auto sector?02:13 | October 15, 2025 -
Hard foul: Why prized Canadian basketball artifacts could move to U.S.02:32 | October 7, 2025 -
Marineland threatens to euthanize 30 beluga whales as Ottawa, Ontario urge each other to take action01:45 | October 7, 2025 -
Canada, England fight for Women’s Rugby World Cup with record-breaking attendance01:54 | September 27, 2025 -
Global National: Sept. 2720:50 | September 27, 2025 -
Team Canada gears up for Women’s Rugby World Cup final in London against England02:13 | September 26, 2025 -
Carney aims to deepen trade, security ties during UK visit02:03 | September 26, 2025 -
Global National: Sept. 2621:44 | September 26, 2025 -
No injuries reported after small plane crash-lands near Toronto sports field01:30 | September 16, 2025 -
Safety tool or cash grab? Toronto speed camera vandalism sparks debate02:09 | September 9, 2025
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How do Canadian fire codes measure up?02:05 | June 14, 2017
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UK’s Starmer vows to combat antisemitism after stabbing of 2 Jewish men01:51 | April 30, 2026
-
Stabbings of 2 Jewish men in London called terrorist attack01:35 | April 29, 2026
-
New walking route connects London’s historic landmarks along River Thames02:55 | April 22, 2026
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Widespread backlash prompts Ford, Ontario government to sell $29M jet02:03 | April 20, 2026
-
Federal government, Ontario sign $8.8B deal to help boost housing sector01:54 | March 30, 2026
-
Ford government expands HST rebate on newly built Ontario homes02:07 | March 25, 2026
-
Epstein files: Investigation continues at ex-Prince Andrew’s former home following arrest, release01:59 | February 20, 2026
-
Severe winter weather hammers southern Ontario01:12 | February 18, 2026
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Why is Trump threatening to block the Gordie Howe bridge from opening?02:15 | February 10, 2026
-
Trump’s Gordie Howe bridge threat ‘doesn’t make any sense’: Windsor mayor02:18 | February 10, 2026
-
Record winter storm buries Eastern Canada02:15 | January 26, 2026
-
Flights, schools cancelled in Toronto as ‘historic’ winter storm wallops Ontario03:45 | January 25, 2026
-
Snowstorms smother Eastern Canada, cause power outage01:42 | January 19, 2026
-
Parts of Ontario, Quebec digging out of severe snowstorm02:04 | January 15, 2026
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‘People are frustrated’: First Nation leaders call for action amid Kashechewan’s water crisis01:54 | January 14, 2026
-
World Darts Championship now a Christmas tradition in London02:01 | December 29, 2025
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Winter storm smothers Ontario, Quebec02:15 | December 29, 2025
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ICE taps Ontario firm for 20 armoured vehicles02:06 | December 3, 2025
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Ottawa, B.C. unveil anti-extortion measures02:08 | November 28, 2025
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Canada, Ontario spending $3B on small modular reactors02:07 | October 23, 2025
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Unplugged: GM ending electric van production at Ontario plant01:59 | October 21, 2025
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How will Stellantis’ U.S. move impact Canada’s auto sector?02:13 | October 15, 2025
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Hard foul: Why prized Canadian basketball artifacts could move to U.S.02:32 | October 7, 2025
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Marineland threatens to euthanize 30 beluga whales as Ottawa, Ontario urge each other to take action01:45 | October 7, 2025
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Canada, England fight for Women’s Rugby World Cup with record-breaking attendance01:54 | September 27, 2025
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Global National: Sept. 2720:50 | September 27, 2025
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Team Canada gears up for Women’s Rugby World Cup final in London against England02:13 | September 26, 2025
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Carney aims to deepen trade, security ties during UK visit02:03 | September 26, 2025
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Global National: Sept. 2621:44 | September 26, 2025
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No injuries reported after small plane crash-lands near Toronto sports field01:30 | September 16, 2025
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Safety tool or cash grab? Toronto speed camera vandalism sparks debate02:09 | September 9, 2025
How do Canadian fire codes measure up?
Description
June 14, 2017
The fire that engulfed a London apartment tower is raising questions whether the same thing could happen in Canada. As Mike Drolet reports, Canada's building and safety codes are amongst the highest in the world, but they're not perfect.
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