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Manitoba wildfire evacuees to receive financial support, Kinew saysOne-time payments of $200 for adults are being made available to Manitobans who are forced to evacuate their homes for more than seven days due to wildfire, Premier Wab Kinew says.Canada11 mins
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Fort McMurray wildfire classified as ‘being held’In a Sunday evening update, officials downgraded the status of a wildfire near Fort McMurray, which was previously classified as 'out of control.' The fire is now 'being held.'Fire3 hours
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Red Lobster files for bankruptcy protection. Will restaurants remain open?Red Lobster has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a Florida court after securing US$100 million in financing commitments from its existing lenders.Money4 hours
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Wildfires and air quality: How to check the reading in your areaAs another wildfire season begins, Environment and Climate Change Canada is advising people to pay attention to air pollution levels and check the Air Quality Health Index.Health4 hours
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Iran’s president, foreign minister dead in helicopter crash, state TV reportsIran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has appointed First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber as the country’s acting president.World4 hours
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Baltimore bridge collapse: Ship that caused deadly crash refloated, moving back to portThe Dali has remained at the collapse site since it lost power and crashed into one of the bridge’s supporting columns on March 26.U.S. News5 hours
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Changes coming to better inform people about wildfire smoke hazards. What to knowEnvironment Canada hopes several changes being made this year will improve how air quality-related health risks are communicated and understood by the public.Canada6 hours
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First Oregon, now B.C.: Why drug decriminalization faces renewed questionsDrug addiction researchers and advocates for a comprehensive, health-based approach say decriminalization needs time to work, and only with connected supports.Health7 hours
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Canadians kick-off gardening season on May long weekend as food prices soarGardening has seen a hike in popularity since the COVID-19 pandemic, experts say, as Canadians look for ways to combat the rising cost of food.CanadaMay 19
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Manoah shines as Blue Jays fend off Rays 5-2Alek Manoah pumped his fist and let out a roar after he got Jonny DeLuca swinging on a sinker high in the strike zone for his seventh strikeout.SportsMay 19
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4 homes destroyed in Fort Nelson wildfire, no green light yet for residents to returnThe BC Wildfire Service said it does not have a timeline yet of green-lighting a full return for the Fort Nelson community.FireMay 19
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Cranberry Portage, Man. residents return home after wildfireHundreds of evacuees from the northern Manitoba community were allowed to return home Sunday, over a week after a 37,000-hectare wildfire forced them to leave.CanadaMay 19
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B.C. doctors, patients seek ways to reduce dialysis waste and curb its carbon impactThe Canadian Society of Nephrology is calling for environmentally sustainable kidney care to reduce the amount of wastewater, energy and single-use plastics from dialysis.EnvironmentMay 19
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Diddy apologizes for beating ex-girlfriend Cassie: ‘I’m disgusted’Sean “Diddy” Combs said in an apology video that his actions were "inexcusable."TrendingMay 19
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Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team beats New Zealand for 1st time, wins Pacific Four SeriesCanada’s Women’s Rugby Team beat New Zealand for the first time in team history to win the 2024 Pacific Four Series.SportsMay 19
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3 people dead, 5 injured after serious boat collision north of Kingston, Ont.A collision involving two boats — described as a fishing-style boat and a speedboat — left three people dead and five injured Saturday night at a lake north of Kingston, Ont.CanadaMay 19
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Helicopter carrying Iran’s president suffers a ‘hard landing’ in misty forestSome Iranian media began urging the public to pray for President Ebrahim Raisi and the others on board.WorldMay 19
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More transparency needed after high-profile prison transfers: ex-watchdogHoward Sapers, a former Correctional Investigator of Canada, says Canadians deserve to know more about the law and why corrections officials make their decisions.CanadaMay 19
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The West Block – Episode 36, Season 13We’re learning more details about the secretive transfer of one of Canada’s most brutal killers: Luka Magnotta. Why is the prison system so secretive?PoliticsMay 19
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N.B. law grad frustrated after being unable to cross stage at his own graduationA University of New Brunswick student said he couldn't cross the stage at his graduation due to a lack of accessible access to the stage.CanadaMay 19
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As Canada renews strategy for Rohingya crisis, advocates urge rethinkAs Canada's strategy for supporting Rohingya people expires, advocates are calling for a rethink of how Ottawa is trying to limit suffering in refugee camps in Bangladesh.CanadaMay 19
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Vaping in Canada may cost more as of July 1. Here’s whyVaping in Canada could cost more this summer due to a tax increase proposed by the federal government in this year’s federal budget.CanadaMay 19
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Will Quebec’s forest fire season be as bad as it was last year?With fires raging out west, many people have begun to wonder what Quebec's 2024 forest fire season could look like, and if it will be as bad as 2023.CanadaMay 18
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London Drugs says employee information could be ‘compromised’ in cyberattackIn an internal memo, London Drugs said its investigation into the cyberattack has found evidence which indicates some head office files have been compromised.CanadaMay 18
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DeLuca’s two-run homer lifts Rays over Jays 5-4The Toronto Blue Jays know that something has to change. Pitcher Chris Bassitt, general manager Ross Atkins and manager John Schneider have all said as much over the past two days.SportsMay 18