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Kenney rejects calls for ‘fire break’ lockdown as Alberta’s COVID-19 crisis deepens
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‘Stressful and uncertain time’: Thousands flee Fort McMurray wildfire
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Anxious wildfire evacuees ‘waiting and waiting’ as flames inch closer to homes
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Tensions rising over Canadian campus protest encampments
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‘Surreal, chaotic, stressful’: Wildfire evacuees anxiously wait for word on fate of homes
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RCMP not enforcing injunction at Alberta First Nation blockade
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Alberta is calling, but migration speed sparks affordability concerns
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Kenney rejects calls for ‘fire break’ lockdown as Alberta’s COVID-19 crisis deepens
Description
September 27, 2021
As Alberta's intensive care units continue to fill up with COVID-19 patients, doctors are pleading with the province to impose a 'fire break' lockdown. Heather Yourex-West explains why Premier Jason Kenney is resisting that, as one former ICU patient explains his regret at not getting vaccinated.
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Kenney rejects calls for ‘fire break’ lockdown as Alberta’s COVID-19 crisis deepens02:15 | September 27, 2021
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Jasper wildfire: Milder weather gives crews chance to make progress in fighting fires01:55 | July 29, 2024
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Jasper damage surveyed in 1st media tour since wildfire01:56 | July 28, 2024
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Jasper damage map released after park’s largest wildfire in century05:04 | July 27, 2024
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Appreciating the world-renowned beauty of Jasper amid devastating wildfire02:16 | July 25, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: Firefighters face dangerous escalation02:14 | July 25, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: 30-50% of structures damaged04:13 | July 25, 2024
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Alberta wildfires: Crews working to save Jasper from 2 blazes01:56 | July 24, 2024
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‘We were all terrified’: Jasper National Park wildfire forces thousands to flee02:06 | July 23, 2024
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Canada wildfires: Unfavourable weather conditions fuelling nearly 500 blazes across B.C., Alberta01:57 | July 22, 2024
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2 Alberta men charged for online death threats against Trudeau01:36 | July 22, 2024
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Progress slow on Alberta First Nation’s water crisis01:59 | June 26, 2024
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Calgary water crisis threatens tourist season01:46 | June 17, 2024
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Ukrainian crew revives replica of historic Canadian ship01:44 | June 13, 2024
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‘Devastating’ death of rare white grizzly bear, cubs prompts calls for change01:48 | June 11, 2024
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Calgary water main break spawns ‘critical water supply’ emergency alert, restrictions01:31 | June 6, 2024
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Edmonton Oilers reach Stanley Cup Final01:43 | June 3, 2024
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Stanley Cup playoffs: Are the Edmonton Oilers really Canada’s team?02:07 | May 23, 2024
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Did serial killer linked to 1970’s Alberta deaths also strike in BC?02:37 | May 18, 2024
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Global National: May 1821:58 | May 18, 2024
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Fort McMurray wildfire: Evacuees eased as crews, weather douse flames01:50 | May 16, 2024
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Cooler temps, rain helping fend off wildfires in Western Canada01:48 | May 16, 2024
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‘Stressful and uncertain time’: Thousands flee Fort McMurray wildfire01:57 | May 15, 2024
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Anxious wildfire evacuees ‘waiting and waiting’ as flames inch closer to homes02:14 | May 14, 2024
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Tensions rising over Canadian campus protest encampments02:00 | May 13, 2024
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‘Surreal, chaotic, stressful’: Wildfire evacuees anxiously wait for word on fate of homes02:12 | May 13, 2024
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RCMP not enforcing injunction at Alberta First Nation blockade01:57 | May 9, 2024
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Canada preparing more firefighters, technology ahead of wildfire season02:09 | May 9, 2024
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Excitement builds as Canucks, Oilers face off in Stanley Cup playoffs01:50 | May 8, 2024
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Alberta is calling, but migration speed sparks affordability concerns01:57 | May 8, 2024
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Future of Trans Mountain pipeline expansion as long-awaited project opens02:39 | May 1, 2024
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Global National: April 2822:06 | April 28, 2024
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Kenney rejects calls for ‘fire break’ lockdown as Alberta’s COVID-19 crisis deepens02:15 | September 27, 2021
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Jasper wildfire: Milder weather gives crews chance to make progress in fighting fires01:55 | July 29, 2024
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Jasper damage surveyed in 1st media tour since wildfire01:56 | July 28, 2024
-
Jasper damage map released after park’s largest wildfire in century05:04 | July 27, 2024
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Appreciating the world-renowned beauty of Jasper amid devastating wildfire02:16 | July 25, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: Firefighters face dangerous escalation02:14 | July 25, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: 30-50% of structures damaged04:13 | July 25, 2024
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Alberta wildfires: Crews working to save Jasper from 2 blazes01:56 | July 24, 2024
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‘We were all terrified’: Jasper National Park wildfire forces thousands to flee02:06 | July 23, 2024
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Canada wildfires: Unfavourable weather conditions fuelling nearly 500 blazes across B.C., Alberta01:57 | July 22, 2024
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2 Alberta men charged for online death threats against Trudeau01:36 | July 22, 2024
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Progress slow on Alberta First Nation’s water crisis01:59 | June 26, 2024
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Calgary water crisis threatens tourist season01:46 | June 17, 2024
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Ukrainian crew revives replica of historic Canadian ship01:44 | June 13, 2024
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‘Devastating’ death of rare white grizzly bear, cubs prompts calls for change01:48 | June 11, 2024
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Calgary water main break spawns ‘critical water supply’ emergency alert, restrictions01:31 | June 6, 2024
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Edmonton Oilers reach Stanley Cup Final01:43 | June 3, 2024
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Stanley Cup playoffs: Are the Edmonton Oilers really Canada’s team?02:07 | May 23, 2024
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Did serial killer linked to 1970’s Alberta deaths also strike in BC?02:37 | May 18, 2024
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Global National: May 1821:58 | May 18, 2024
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Fort McMurray wildfire: Evacuees eased as crews, weather douse flames01:50 | May 16, 2024
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Cooler temps, rain helping fend off wildfires in Western Canada01:48 | May 16, 2024
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‘Stressful and uncertain time’: Thousands flee Fort McMurray wildfire01:57 | May 15, 2024
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Anxious wildfire evacuees ‘waiting and waiting’ as flames inch closer to homes02:14 | May 14, 2024
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Tensions rising over Canadian campus protest encampments02:00 | May 13, 2024
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‘Surreal, chaotic, stressful’: Wildfire evacuees anxiously wait for word on fate of homes02:12 | May 13, 2024
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RCMP not enforcing injunction at Alberta First Nation blockade01:57 | May 9, 2024
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Canada preparing more firefighters, technology ahead of wildfire season02:09 | May 9, 2024
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Excitement builds as Canucks, Oilers face off in Stanley Cup playoffs01:50 | May 8, 2024
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Alberta is calling, but migration speed sparks affordability concerns01:57 | May 8, 2024
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Future of Trans Mountain pipeline expansion as long-awaited project opens02:39 | May 1, 2024
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Global National: April 2822:06 | April 28, 2024
Kenney rejects calls for ‘fire break’ lockdown as Alberta’s COVID-19 crisis deepens
Description
September 27, 2021
As Alberta's intensive care units continue to fill up with COVID-19 patients, doctors are pleading with the province to impose a 'fire break' lockdown. Heather Yourex-West explains why Premier Jason Kenney is resisting that, as one former ICU patient explains his regret at not getting vaccinated.
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