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'There's no lobster worth a life': P.E.I. fishers reminded life-jackets are mandatory
Many fishers on P.E.I. have heeded the message around the use of life-jackets on the water, health and safety officials say.With many fishers beginning their season, occupational health and safety officials have been visiting harbours to reinforce the message around life-jackets.Regulations require their use. While some fishers might not have worn a life-jacket years ago, more people seem to be following the rules now, says Danny Miller, director of occupational health and safety with the Worker
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VideoPeople rescued from rooftops in flood-stricken Brazilian state
The death toll from heavy rains in Brazil’s southern Rio Grande do Sul state jumped to 56 as of Saturday morning, according to the state’s civil defense agency. Helicopters are being used to rescue residents on the rooftops who were isolated in their homes by the widespread flooding that has already displaced more than 30,000 people.
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Anomalously potent May storm will hit the Prairies with drenching rains, winds
An abnormally strong storm is earmarked for impact on the Prairies next week, threatening multiple days of heavy rain and blustery winds
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City of Saskatoon putting community support officers on buses to help curb violence
A recent stabbing on a bus and escalating violent incidents on transit routes have prompted the City of Saskatoon to ramp up support on certain bus routes.An 18-year-old man was sent to hospital after he was stabbed on a bus travelling on Broadway Avenue Wednesday evening.In response, the city has decided the Saskatoon Fire Department will take over the community support officer program, whose foot patrol teams offer outreach services.Right now the city has six CSOs who patrol the downtown, Rive
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VideoEastern Orthodox worshippers throng Holy Fire ceremony in Jerusalem
In the annual ceremony that has been observed for over a millennium, a flame taken from Jesus’ tomb is used to light the candles of fervent believers in Orthodox communities near and far. The devout believe the origin of the flame is a miracle and is shrouded in mystery. (AP video by Leo Correa and Hovsep Nalbandian)
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15-year-old boy dead after ATVs collide near Bathurst
A 15-year-old boy has died after a two ATVs collided on Route 11 in Beresford, N.B., just outside Bathurst.RCMP were called to the scene Friday around 10:20 p.m.The dead teen was riding on one of the ATVs that was driven by another 15-year-old boy. The driver was assessed at the scene but was not taken to hospital.The second ATV was also driven by a 15-year-old boy, who was sent to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.Police say an investigation has begun.
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Emergency crews respond to 2nd fire at Donald Street highrise in less than a week
Firefighters were back at a Donald Street highrise Friday night — the same building where eight people were taken to the hospital earlier this week following a suspicious fire. Ottawa Fire Services say they received several 911 calls and with the fire visible once they arrived on the street.The bedroom fire on the sixth floor was quickly brought under control by approximately 11:45 p.m., an Ottawa Fire Services media release about the incident states. "It was inside of a particular unit," Deputy
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