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  • NewsThe Weather Network

    Safeguard your home, community against wildfires before it's too late

    When it comes to wildfires, waiting until you see or smell smoke, or waiting until you see ash and embers being carried in the wind is "too late" for defensive measures, says a University of British Columbia forestry professor and expert.

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  • NewsThe Canadian Press

    Poilievre will do 'anything to win,' must condemn Alex Jones endorsement: Trudeau

    Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is ramping up his attacks on Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre as he promotes his government's federal budget. Polls suggest the Liberal messaging on the budget has yet to resonate — but Trudeau says it's more of a plan than what Poilievre has put forward, other than trying to exploit public anxieties. Trudeau was asked about Poilievre's appearance alongside anti-carbon price activists waving expletive-laden flags bearing the prime minister's name. He says every

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  • NewsCBC

    Margaret Melanson confirmed as permanent Horizon CEO

    After two years as interim CEO, Margaret Melanson has been confirmed as the new permanent president and CEO of one of New Brunswick's two health authorities.Melanson, appointed after Premier Blaine Higgs fired her predecessor, refused an interview request from CBC News after the announcement about what she's accomplished in the past two years and what she plans to do as Horizon addresses continuing health-care challenges in New Brunswick.She took over the position at Horizon Health Network after

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  • NewsCanadian Press Videos

    Dozens live in packed corridors of European hospital in Gaza's Khan Younis

    In Gaza's Khan Younis city, dozens of displaced people are living in the packed corridors of the European hospital, where health workers struggle to assist the sick and injured. The families cook, sleep and wash clothes inside the hospital. Meanwhile, footage shows a new compound of tents being built near the city. (AP video by Mohammad Jahjouh)

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    Hay River announces new fire-smarting program, eyes better emergency communication

    Hay River, N.W.T., has introduced a new fire-smarting program as the region prepares for another high-risk wildfire season.At a public meeting about wildfire and flood preparedness Tuesday evening, town officials encouraged residents to put their hand up for the program. They also used the meeting as a chance to talk about the emergency communication issues that happened last year and what's being done to improve the situation this year.Glenn Smith, Hay River's senior administrative officer, sai

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  • NewsGlobal News

    Ability to Deliver on Budget Housing Promises

    Housing is a major priority for the Liberals in the 2024 federal budget. Carlton University professor Ian Lee joins Antony Robart to discuss the government’s plan and whether the Canadian workforce is in a position to execute it.

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    Nairobi residents grapple with floods aftermath following relentless rainfall

    Nairobi residents were on Wednesday grappling with the aftermath of flooding, which has inundated their homes and caused extensive property damage, following a night of relentless rainfall. (AP video by Andrew Kasuku)

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