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Northern Manitoba community declares state of emergency – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Northern Manitoba community in the midst of a crisis, according to its chief, is now declaring a state of emergency. Chief Shirley Ducharme of O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation, also known as South Indian Lake, says a string of recent deaths in the …

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Public to honour former Lt.-Gov. David Onley, lies in state at Ontario legislature

People can pay tribute to former Ontario lieutenant-governor David Onley this weekend as he lies in state for two days at the legislature before his funeral Monday. The Premier’s Office says Onley will lie in state at Queen’s Park from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 …

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Emergency departments are in a state of crisis, Halifax ER chief says – Halifax

The head of emergency medicine for Halifax and the surrounding area says ERs are under the most extreme pressure that he’s seen in his 23-year career, and he says it’s taking a toll on patients and health-care workers. Emergency medicine is in a state of “crisis” amid a shortage of …

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Annual state of the province speech in Manitoba takes on election campaign tone – Winnipeg

Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson delivered her annual state of the province speech Thursday with a bit more partisan messaging than usual. The annual speech to the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce traditionally involves a premier going over their accomplishments of the past year and focusing on economic development before a business …

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Amnesty International Canada says it was target of Chinese state cyberattack – National

The Canadian branch of human rights organization Amnesty International says it was the target of a cyberattack it believes was sponsored by the Chinese state. In a statement posted on its website, Amnesty International Canada said the digital security breach was first detected on Oct. 5, 2022, when suspicious activity …

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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to visit Canada at a tense time for the world

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Canada later this week — a trip that comes as the West grapples with a series of major geopolitical issues, such as the ongoing war in Ukraine and the deteriorating situation in Haiti. The trip follows Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly’s recent visit to Washington, …

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Remembering Queen Elizabeth: What does lying in state mean?

For the next four days — before the funeral in Westminster Abbey on Monday — Queen Elizabeth’s casket is lying in state in Westminster Hall, as people who have lined up for hours will have a brief moment of reflection as they file silently by the coffin. While this all …

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Queen’s coffin to lie in state for public viewing over 4 days at Westminster Hall

Nearly two hours before the procession of the Queen’s coffin from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall, the line already stretched from Parliament, across nearby Lambeth Bridge and along the opposite bank of the River Thames. People stood behind metal barriers or sat on folding chairs, umbrellas at the ready, takeout …

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California joins New York in declaring state of emergency over monkeypox

California’s governor on Monday declared a state of emergency to speed efforts to combat the monkeypox outbreak, becoming the second state in three days to take the step. Gavin Newsom said the declaration will help the state co-ordinate a government-wide response, seek more vaccines, and lead outreach and education efforts …

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