Sean Previl

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• U.S. CDC travel advisory issued for Manitoba over hepatitis A outbreak

  There has also been 165 hospitalizations since the outbreak began, with eight admissions into the intensive care unit and four deaths.

  Canada

  Jun 17
• Kangaroo ‘doing well’ after capture in Montreal’s South Shore, zoo says

  The kangaroo was first reported on the loose last week, with videos posted to social media showing it hopping around a field in Montreal's South Shore.

  Canada

  Jun 17
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• Appeal made on St. Catharines’ orders for cleanup of former GM site

  When the orders were first made, the city said the owners of the property could face monetary penalties or prosecution under the Provincial Offences Act.

  Canada

  Jun 16
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• Threats against Regina airport deemed unfounded as police probe incident

  Regina police say they continue to investigate the unfounded threats in order to find the person or people responsible for the incident.

  Crime

  Jun 15
• Ontario homicide suspect also faces charges for threats to Winnipeg business

  Police allege the homicide suspect made threats to target a Winnipeg business and its employees and expressed willingness to engage in violence with police.

  Crime

  Jun 15
• Quebec to appoint independent observer for Montreal police racism probe

  Quebec's minister of public security says if the probe doesn't shed full light on the events, he won't rule out the possibility of a public inquiry. 

  Canada

  Jun 15
• Trump lifts Iran blockade after peace deal reached: ‘Let the oil flow’

  Pakistan's prime minister said the signing of the peace accord between the U.S. and Iran would take place in Switzerland on June 19.

  World

  Jun 14
• Montreal-North mayor urges residents to report racism involving police

  Two Montreal police officers have been suspended and 14 others reassigned to duties not interacting with the public as allegations of racial profiling are investigated.

  Canada

  Jun 14
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• 1 person dead after being hit by vehicle during fight in Toronto: police

  Toronto Police Services' homicide unit is investigating an incident in a quiet neighbourhood early Sunday in which a fight broke out and one person was hit by a car.

  Crime

  Jun 14
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• Suspects wanted in Brampton home invasion that left 2 injured

  Peel Region Police said at least two armed suspects entered a home in Brampton early Sunday while residents slept inside.

  Crime

  Jun 14
• Carney visits family’s ancestral home during Irish trip: ‘Exciting day’

  Greeted with cheers and Canadian flags lining the streets of Aughagower in County Mayo, Carney returned to the place his great-grandparents first lived before emigrating to Canada.

  Canada

  Jun 14
• Kinew visits flooded Manitoba communities, promises additional help

  At least two highways were cut to relieve pressure as the Swan Valley and other western Manitoba communities continue to deal with intense flooding from weekend storms.

  Weather

  Jun 10
• Tornado touched down during chaotic southern Manitoba storm, EC confirms

  A severe storm rolled through southern Manitoba, taking down numerous trees, flooding roads and leaving thousands without power.

  Weather

  Jun 10
• Provinces await feds’ social media ban, still considering their own rules

  Several provinces that have previously indicated interest in social media bans say they'll be watching to see how the federal government will roll its plan out.

  Canada

  Jun 9
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• ‘Significant’ flooding leaves western Manitoba town sandbagging homes, businesses

  Other western Manitoba communities were also on cleanup duty after weekend storms left some towns without power and one issuing a boil water advisory.

  Weather

  Jun 9
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• Nova Scotia bucks the rental trend as supply-and-demand pressure keeps prices high

  Rents are continuing to drop in much of Canada, but with supply not fully keeping up with demand in places like Nova Scotia, not every province is seeing a decrease.

  Canada

  Jun 8
• Teen killed in triple fatal crash remembered as lacrosse ‘legend’ by Ontario team

  The lacrosse team says the 18-year-old was travelling home from the Medicine Cup tournament when he was killed in a fatal multi-vehicle collision.

  Canada

  Jun 8
• Suspect ‘may be without shoes’ after collision, crash into home: OPP

  The suspect is said to have fled on foot after the second crash and Ontario Provincial Police believe the man may be without any shoes.

  Crime

  Jun 8
• Rihanna thanks First Nations flight attendant for ‘very special’ gift

  Members of the Kanien'kehá:ka have sent Dailleboust messages saying they're proud of her for sharing her culture with Rihanna.

  Entertainment

  Jun 7
• Manitoba’s nurse-to-patient ratios must be set soon, union urges

  The new legislation sets out the need for nurse to patient ratios, but doesn't outline how many nurses should be allotted to each patient.

  Health

  Jun 7
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• N.S. long-term care strike could soon end after tentative deal reached: CUPE

  CUPE said this agreement would go to members at the facility within 10 days, though the union says it's hoping to complete it within 72 hours.

  Health

  Jun 7
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• Teen driver, 2 motorcycle riders dead after multi-vehicle collision in Ontario

  Kawartha Lakes OPP say a car and four motorcycles collided on Hwy. 7 near Omemee, Ont.

  Traffic

  Jun 7
• Parents of girl killed by cardiac arrest get defibrillator installed in rural Alberta town

  Emily Lougheed, 7, died in August 2020 when she collapsed at the beach, due to a rare heart condition that led to a sudden cardiac arrest.

  Health

  Jun 3
• 4 more arrested after ‘organized’ assaults against Toronto’s Jewish community

  Stephenson said Wednesday the matter is before the courts, but stressed allegations targeting violence against a community 'demands a thorough and determined response.' 

  Crime

  Jun 3
• Python named Peanut to reunite with owner after Ontario sewage plant rescue

  The python was found trying to slither to safety from a collection bin at a Windsor, Ont., sewage plant and taken to the Humane Society.

  Canada

  Jun 3