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Descrease article font size Increase article font size A scheduled notifynow alert test will be going out to Saskatoon residents Thursday from Saskatoon Emergency Management Operations. The message will be sent out after 11:30 a.m. and will specifically indicate that it is a test and that it won’t require any …
Read More »Not the real deal: Manitobans to receive emergency alert test – Winnipeg
By Daisy Woelk Global News Posted May 7, 2024 5:05 pm Updated May 7, 2024 5:07 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Manitobans will soon be getting an alert to their TVs, radios, and some wireless devices. But not to fear. It’s just a …
Read More »Ontario First Nation declares state of emergency amid skyrocketing benzene levels
Aamjiwnaang First Nation, near Sarnia, Ont., has declared a state of emergency after a significant spike in the cancer-causing substance benzene was detected as a chemical plant began to shut down. Hourly benzene readings as high as 191.3 ug/m3 were detected at noon on April 25, by a real-time air …
Read More »Emergency shelter run by John Howard Society of Saskatchewan opens in Moose Jaw
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The John Howard Society of Saskatchewan is operating a 15-space emergency shelter in Moose Jaw at Willow Lodge. The Ministry of Social Services made the announcement Wednesday, saying that $124,400 is being committed to the project as part of the provincial approach …
Read More »Another emergency shelter is opening in Halifax — this time, at the Forum – Halifax
A new emergency shelter is opening later this month at the Halifax Forum, the latest in a number of new shelters popping up as the region struggles with rising homelessness. In a joint release Monday, the Nova Scotia government and Halifax Regional Municipality said the new shelter at 6210 Young …
Read More »State of emergency declared in Peter Ballantyne First Nation after teen death
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation declared a state of emergency Tuesday after the death of a 17-year-old in Deschambault Lake, Sask. The First Nation said the event underscores an escalation of violence in communities like Pelican Narrows and Deschambault Lake. “The loss of …
Read More »‘Freedom Convoy’ trial to continue hearing from emergency services manager
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 21, 2023 7:28 am Updated September 21, 2023 7:29 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ottawa’s emergency services manager is expected to take the stand for a third day in the criminal trial of two “Freedom Convoy” organizers. Tamara Lich …
Read More »Ottawa’s emergency manager to continue testifying at ‘Freedom Convoy’ trial
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 20, 2023 7:46 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size The testimony of Ottawa’s emergency services manager is expected to continue on Wednesday in the criminal trial of two “Freedom Convoy’‘ organizers. Tamara Lich and Chris Barber are on trial for …
Read More »Manitoba NDP emergency room plan just one piece of health-care puzzle, experts say – Winnipeg
A promise by Manitoba’s Opposition New Democrats to re-open three Winnipeg emergency rooms that were converted into urgent care centres in 2017 is a step toward re-establishing faith in the province’s health-care system, experts say, but is only one piece of the puzzle. In an announcement Monday, NDP Leader Wab …
Read More »Emergency crews respond to fire near Toronto’s Union Station – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Emergency crews responded to a fire near Toronto’s Union Station on Saturday, with firefighters arriving to find thick black smoke at the scene. Toronto Fire Services Capt. Dan Vieira said the two-alarm incident occurred at 141 Bay St., which is where the …
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