Chile

• At least 64 reported dead in Chile as fires move into densely populated areas

  Chile officials says forest fires have destroyed at least 1,100 homes in the region of Valparaiso.

  World

  Feb 4
  
• Chilean senior visiting Edmonton randomly attacked on LRT

  Iris Pino Ortega, 67, was visiting Edmonton from Chile and riding the LRT when she was attacked on the train on Saturday, July 29.

  Crime

  Aug 1, 2023
  
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• Calgary Stampede rolls out the welcome wagon for newcomers

  The Calgary Stampede is rolling out the welcome wagon for two dozen of Calgary's newest families. A team of volunteers have been pulling up to the homes of newcomers all week.

  Canada

  Jun 23, 2023
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• Chile detects bird flu in 53-year-old man with severe influenza symptoms

  The government is investigating the source of contagion as well as others who were in contact with the patient. Chile has reported cases of the H5N1 bird flu since late last year.

  World

  Mar 30, 2023
• Chile wildfires: Death toll rises to at least 24, foreign aid set to arrive

  Firefighters were battled dozens of raging wildfires in Chile, seeking to gain control of one of the country's worst natural disasters in years.

  World

  Feb 5, 2023
• Chile wildfires: At least 22 dead as scorching heat wave engulfs nation 

  Chile extended an emergency declaration to yet another region on Saturday as firefighters struggled to control dozens of raging wildfires.

  World

  Feb 3, 2023
• Chile sinkhole to be filled in by Canadian mining firm

  Sand and rock will be used to fill the huge 36-metre-diameter sinkhole that opened up in late July near a copper mine operated by Lundin Mining.

  World

  Nov 17, 2022
• Chileans head to polls to decide on proposed constitution with big changes

  While nearly 80 per cent of Chileans voted to draft a new constitution in late 2020, polls show public support for the new text has dropped amid fear of certain proposals.

  Politics

  Sep 4, 2022
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• Trudeau says world leaders should ‘keep up with changes’ as Chile undergoes mining reform

  A strong, resilient economy in the 21st century could be grown when the environment is also protected, says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as he meets with Chilean President

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2022
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• Chilean president impeached over Pandora Papers accusations

  The accusation stems from the publication of the so-called Pandora Papers, which revealed offshore financial dealings of prominent figures around the world.

  World

  Nov 9, 2021