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Court in Ontario city struggling with gun crime closes over safety fears
Hamilton, one of the most populated cities in Ontario, has seen a rise in shootings this year and if it doesn't get it under control, 'incredible opportunities' could be wasted.
Crime
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‘That is my home:’ Birchwood Terrace tenants looking for stability as support wanes
While crews say construction at Birchwood Terrace is going well, it's unclear how much longer residents will be left without a steady place to call home.
Canada
8 hours
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Jasper volunteer firefighter watches as home burns to the ground: ‘That fire was rolling’
A volunteer firefighter in Jasper is choosing to focus on the positives, after watching her family home burn to the ground amid a devastating wildfire in the mountain town.
Fire
8 hours
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Calgarians band together to help Jasper residents seeking refuge from wildfire
Calgary organizations are working day and night to help Jasper residents who have been displaced by a fast-moving wildfire that is threatening their homes.
Fire
8 hours
Slow-burning blaze near Sicamous being monitored: BC Wildfire Service
The Mara Mountain wildfire is located seven km south of Sicamous, but no evacuation alerts or orders been issued.
Canada
8 hours
Sitkum Creek wildfire in North Okanagan nearing 2K hectares in size
BC Wildfire says it has 24 personnel on site, working to contain the west flank of the out-of-control fire that’s burning near Sugar Lake.
Canada
9 hours
Quebec sees surge in number of asylum seekers from Bangladesh amid unrest
There's been a surge in the number of asylum seekers from Bangladesh to Quebec. Based on IRCC data, Canada's total could be five times what it was a year ago, at more than 22,000.
Canada
9 hours
Jasper wildfire: Rail, phone, power services affected by fire emergency
Critical infrastructure such as telecommunications has been affected by the wildfires that have raged through Jasper National Park and into the picturesque townsite itself.
Fire
10 hours
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Westwood Elementary fire: School district already working on plans to ensure fall learning
The Manitoba government says plans are already underway in order to ensure students are properly accommodated for the upcoming school year after an elementary school burned down.
Fire
10 hours
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One Saskatchewan family’s journey out of a burning Jasper
About 25,000 people were evacuated from the park, including roughly 5,000 residents of the town, according to Parks Canada.
Canada
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