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B.C. premier defends not declaring state of emergency over wildfires
VANCOUVER — There would be few advantages to declaring a provincial state of emergency in the battle against wildfires in British Columbia as the province uses all of its available resources to fight them, Premier John Horgan said Friday.
Jul 16, 2021 4:06 PM
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Supreme Court sides with Lac Seul First Nation over flooding compensation
OTTAWA — The Lac Seul First Nation of northern Ontario has won a key round in its long fight to be properly compensated for the flooding of its lands caused by construction of a dam.
Jul 16, 2021 3:44 PM
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The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Friday, July 16, 2021
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 5:20 p.m. Fifty per cent of all eligible British Columbians aged 12 and over are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The Health Ministry says 80.
Jul 16, 2021 3:24 PM
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New Brunswick Sen. Judith Keating, a 'tireless advocate,' has died at 64
OTTAWA — New Brunswick Sen. Judith Keating has died. She was 64 years old. Keating was appointed to the Senate in January 2020 and sat with the Independent Senators Group.
Jul 16, 2021 3:11 PM
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N.S. police officer, wife launching complaint for 'driving while Black' stop by RCMP
HALIFAX — A Halifax police superintendent and his wife, a lawyer, said Friday they were launching a complaint alleging the RCMP stopped their vehicle and ordered the officer out at gunpoint based on racial profiling.
Jul 16, 2021 2:46 PM
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What to do when you get a tornado alert on your cellphone
Environment Canada says an alert is automatically sent to people's cellphones when a tornado warning is issued for their area. Here's what to do when an alert pops up: -Seek shelter inside. -If there's a basement, go there.
Jul 16, 2021 2:33 PM
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Sending former defence chief's case to civilian courts the only option, says expert
OTTAWA — The decision to send former chief of the defence staff Jonathan Vance’s criminal case to a civilian court highlights what experts say is a serious problem with the military’s justice system: its inability to hold Canada’s top commander accou
Jul 16, 2021 2:26 PM
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Tornado alerts sent as soon as warning issued: Environment Canada
TORONTO — Environment Canada says it sends alerts to cellphones as soon as a tornado warning is issued, but the fast pace and unpredictable nature of twisters mean some residents may not receive the emergency message before one hits.
Jul 16, 2021 2:14 PM
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Cleanup begins following tornado in Barrie, Ont.; Premier Ford pledges support
BARRIE, Ont.
Jul 16, 2021 1:57 PM
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Nunavut shuts seven health centres temporarily because of nursing shortage
IQALUIT, Nunavut — The Nunavut government says it will temporarily close seven health centres in the territory this summer because it doesn't have enough nurses to staff them.
Jul 16, 2021 1:25 PM
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