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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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A Halifax business owner was defrauded. Then she had to pay a penalty for it
Star

February 3, 2025

A Halifax business owner was defrauded. Then she had to pay a penalty for it

A Halifax small business owner is speaking out, saying she…

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She died of breast cancer. She said it didn't have to be that way
Star

February 3, 2025

She died of breast cancer. She said it didn’t have to be that way

The plight of a Nova Scotia woman who died of…

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Ontario/Quebec, Social

February 3, 2025

Seven apparently connected Toronto daycares reverse plan to opt out of $10-a-day plan

TORONTO — Seven Toronto daycares that told parents they would…

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'Anti-Black bias ... must be denounced,' Ontario judge says in acquitting man in drug case
Star

February 3, 2025

‘Anti-Black bias … must be denounced,’ Ontario judge says in acquitting man in drug case

A man arrested for drug offences was racially profiled by…

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Parents say social media app Snapchat gives kids access to illicit drugs
Star

February 3, 2025

Parents say social media app Snapchat gives kids access to illicit drugs

An Ontario father says he’s struggling to keep his teen…

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Doug Ford promised to 'Get It Done' last election. How did he do?
Star

February 3, 2025

Doug Ford promised to ‘Get It Done’ last election. How did he do?

With Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservatives seeking re-election on a slogan…

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Alcohol-related deaths and hospitalizations spiked during the pandemic. Could policy have made a difference?
Star

February 3, 2025

Alcohol-related deaths and hospitalizations spiked during the pandemic. Could policy have made a difference?

A new study suggests alcohol-related deaths increased by about 24…

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Judge hammers Ottawa cops for lying under oath, misleading court in searing decision
Star

February 3, 2025

Judge hammers Ottawa cops for lying under oath, misleading court in searing decision

A Superior Court judge has found that Ottawa police drug…

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Hundreds of stayed sexual assault cases send chilling message to victims, advocates warn
Star

February 3, 2025

Hundreds of stayed sexual assault cases send chilling message to victims, advocates warn

Victim advocates warn that when cases are stayed due to…

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