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Hot water heater recalled over carbon monoxide poisoning concerns

Hot water heater recalled over carbon monoxide poisoning concerns

Vesta, Health Canada and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a joint recall on the heaters following reports of cracked exhaust ducts, which Health Canada says can allow gases to escape inside the home, “posing a carbon monoxide poisoning hazard that can result in death or serious injury.”

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Indigenous leaders ‘not allowed’ to fully partake in ministers’ meeting on public safety, says national chief

Indigenous leaders ‘not allowed’ to fully partake in ministers’ meeting on public safety, says national chief

The head of the Assembly of First Nations says she’s disappointed Indigenous leaders aren’t allowed to fully participate in this week’s first ministers’ meeting on public safety. Instead, Indigenous politicians got just an afternoon to address federal, provincial and territorial ministers before they were excluded, said National Chief Cindy Woodhouse-Nepinak.

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Poilievre promises to hit fentanyl 'kingpins' with mandatory life sentences
Star

February 5, 2025

Poilievre promises to hit fentanyl ‘kingpins’ with mandatory life sentences

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Wednesday that, if elected, he…

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How do you talk to your kids about the use of medically-assisted death?
Star

February 5, 2025

How do you talk to your kids about the use of medically-assisted death?

One retired social worker says it’s important to have open,…

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Business, Politics, Sports

February 5, 2025

Scarcity behind the medals: Canada’s national sport organizations running deficits

The winner of a complete set of medals and Canada’s…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics

February 5, 2025

Ontario election 2025: Where the party leaders are on Wednesday, Feb. 5

Here’s where the leaders of Ontario’s main political parties are…

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Justice, National, Politics, Social

February 5, 2025

New wrongful conviction review body could see hundreds of applications

OTTAWA — A new independent commission tasked by the federal…

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Climate disasters lead to billions in insurance losses. Could they trigger a financial crisis?
Star

February 5, 2025

Climate disasters lead to billions in insurance losses. Could they trigger a financial crisis?

In addition to causing widespread destruction, climate disasters are battering…

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Controversial comics Danger Cats to perform at Hamilton sports bar after comedy club cancels shows
Star

February 5, 2025

Controversial comics Danger Cats to perform at Hamilton sports bar after comedy club cancels shows

Hamilton’s Levity Comedy Club has cancelled this weekend’s two shows…

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Why Canada is safe, for now, from very high egg prices
Star

February 5, 2025

Why Canada is safe, for now, from very high egg prices

Canadians have so far been shielded from the high egg…

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Trump's tariffs could make sending a package or crossing the border costlier — and more complicated
Star

February 5, 2025

Trump’s tariffs could make sending a package or crossing the border costlier — and more complicated

It could get more complicated — and potentially more expensive…

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