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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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Netflix and other streaming services now blocked on federal government networks
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January 14, 2025

Netflix and other streaming services now blocked on federal government networks

Shared Services Canada says it made the decision because streaming…

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Dramatic video shows teen's rescue from frigid eastern Ontario river
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January 14, 2025

Dramatic video shows teen’s rescue from frigid eastern Ontario river

Police in Smiths Falls, Ont., are hoping a video showing…

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Oilers forward Zach Hyman buys Ontario Hockey League's Brantford Bulldogs
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January 13, 2025

Oilers forward Zach Hyman buys Ontario Hockey League’s Brantford Bulldogs

The Brantford Bulldogs announced on Monday that the OHL team…

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Apple pushes back against proposal to abandon diversity programs
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January 13, 2025

Apple pushes back against proposal to abandon diversity programs

Apple’s board of directors recommended investors vote against a shareholder…

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Former England captain Casey Stoney named head coach of Canadian women's soccer team
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January 13, 2025

Former England captain Casey Stoney named head coach of Canadian women’s soccer team

Canada Soccer has hired Casey Stoney as head coach of…

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Oliviero Toscani, Benetton creative director behind provocative ad campaigns, dead at 82
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January 13, 2025

Oliviero Toscani, Benetton creative director behind provocative ad campaigns, dead at 82

Oliviero Toscani, the man behind the shock advertising campaigns that…

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Gaza ceasefire deal 'closer than it's ever been' with talks to be held Tuesday, official says
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January 13, 2025

Gaza ceasefire deal ‘closer than it’s ever been’ with talks to be held Tuesday, official says

A round of Gaza ceasefire talks will be held in…

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Why Alberta's courts have seen a rise in sexual violence trials
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January 13, 2025

Why Alberta’s courts have seen a rise in sexual violence trials

Hundreds more cases of sexual assault and sexual exploitation have…

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B.C. Realtor liable after buying house meant for client for himself, judge rules
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January 13, 2025

B.C. Realtor liable after buying house meant for client for himself, judge rules

A judge has ordered a B.C. Realtor to surrender the…

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