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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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Eggs recalled in multiple provinces over salmonella concerns
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January 18, 2025

Eggs recalled in multiple provinces over salmonella concerns

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the recall covers Compliments,…

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South Korean court extends president's detention over concerns he will 'destroy evidence'
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January 18, 2025

South Korean court extends president’s detention over concerns he will ‘destroy evidence’

South Korean investigators probing impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol for…

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4 of Canada's biggest banks leave Mark Carney-led climate initiative
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January 18, 2025

4 of Canada’s biggest banks leave Mark Carney-led climate initiative

Four of Canada’s biggest banks have left the UN-backed Net-Zero…

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This B.C. mom asked local grocery stores to bring in special carts for son who has a disability. They did
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January 18, 2025

This B.C. mom asked local grocery stores to bring in special carts for son who has a disability. They did

The cart is like a traditional cart but removes where…

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Coal firm suing Alberta government for billions argues minister's comments back up its claim
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January 18, 2025

Coal firm suing Alberta government for billions argues minister’s comments back up its claim

A coal company suing the Alberta government is arguing that…

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Pamela Anderson planned to make pickles at home in B.C. Then, she was offered the role of a lifetime
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January 18, 2025

Pamela Anderson planned to make pickles at home in B.C. Then, she was offered the role of a lifetime

Having just finished her Broadway stint as Roxie Hart in…

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Sask. pig spleen weather prognosticator carries on family tradition
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January 18, 2025

Sask. pig spleen weather prognosticator carries on family tradition

Jeff Woodward isn’t a meteorologist, but he has prepared a…

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France is considering extending its nuclear umbrella to Europe. But can it?
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January 18, 2025

France is considering extending its nuclear umbrella to Europe. But can it?

Sixty-four years ago, with the world gripped by the fear of…

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The key to understanding Putin? He knows he will outlast Western leaders
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January 18, 2025

The key to understanding Putin? He knows he will outlast Western leaders

Many believe that history is largely determined by the personal…

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