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‘A sad day’: Power disconnected at Halifax homeless encampments as eviction efforts ramp up

Crews spent Friday morning disconnecting power at two major Halifax-area homeless encampments as part of the municipality’s efforts to clear them out. Power has been disconnected both at Grand Parade and the Cobequid ballfield — two of the city’s recently de-designated encampment sites. There were still about 12 people living …

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Zebra mussels found in Manitoba’s Clear Lake despite conservation efforts – Winnipeg

Although strict measures were put in place this summer to keep zebra mussels out of Manitoba’s Clear Lake, the invasive species has found its way into Riding Mountain National Park regardless. Dameon Wall of Parks Canada told 680 CJOB’s The Start that water samples from the lake’s main launching area, Boat …

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Fergus resident recognized for efforts in suicide prevention

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Wellington County mother is being honoured for her work in suicide prevention. Lynn Brandwood was named by Here4Hope as the 2023 Neil Dunmore Power of One Award. She lost her son, Michael, by suicide. In a news release, Brandwood started the …

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Redevelopment efforts on Calgary’s former Kensington Manor site receive pushback – Calgary

There is growing pushback amongst residents in Hillhurst to a proposed residential development on a vacant lot along 10 Street N.W., formerly home to the Kensington Manor apartment building. The Kensington Manor building was demolished in April 2020 after it was deemed structurally unsafe and tenants of the seven-storey building …

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Search efforts end after deadly RCAF helicopter crash near Ottawa

The search for two missing crewmembers of a Royal Canadian Air Force helicopter has ended and the two members are confirmed by the military to have died in a crash early Tuesday near Ottawa. The Department of National Defence confirmed the deaths in a statement Wednesday. “The two missing air crew …

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Ontario, Quebec wildfire efforts unlikely to be helped by rainy weather

Mother Nature may offer a brief reprieve to smoky conditions in some areas out west this week, but likely won’t offer too much help in fighting wildfires in eastern Canada. In a briefing Monday morning, Environment Canada meteorologist Gerald Cheng told reporters that while some rain would be seen in …

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Hamilton arena renovation plan includes ‘efforts’ to relocate men’s shelter – Hamilton

The head of the group renovating Hamilton’s FirstOntario Centre says they hope to “work collaboratively” with the Salvation Army on a possible relocation of its men’s shelter on York Boulevard. PJ Mercanti, CEO of Carmen’s Group and president of the Hamilton Urban Precinct Entertainment Group (HUPEG) says they “remain respectful” …

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Minister to provide update on Canada’s gun and gang violence efforts

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 8, 2023 6:37 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Liberal government is expected to announce the renewal of its multimillion-dollar federal gun and gang violence program Monday. Ottawa says Marco Mendicino, federal Minister of Public Safety, will make an …

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Tasmania rescue efforts underway after 230 whales are stranded in past 2 days

About 230 whales have been stranded on Tasmania’s west coast, just days after 14 sperm whales were found beached on an island off the southeastern coast. The pod stranded on Ocean Beach appears to be pilot whales and at least half are presumed to still be alive, the Department of …

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