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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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As P.E.I.'s only ski hill opens, some wonder how climate change will affect the pastime they love
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December 27, 2024

As P.E.I.’s only ski hill opens, some wonder how climate change will affect the pastime they love

As P.E.I.’s provincial ski park begins another season, those hitting…

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NATO stepping up naval patrols as Finland investigates possible sabotage of undersea cables
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December 27, 2024

NATO stepping up naval patrols as Finland investigates possible sabotage of undersea cables

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said Friday that the military…

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Pair of Florida tourist spots pause drone shows after holiday accident injures boy
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December 27, 2024

Pair of Florida tourist spots pause drone shows after holiday accident injures boy

A theme park resort and a huge hotel in central…

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Another man over age 50 found dead outdoors in N.S., prompting calls for more mental health resources
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December 27, 2024

Another man over age 50 found dead outdoors in N.S., prompting calls for more mental health resources

Halifax Regional Police are investigating the death of a man…

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Israeli army forcibly evacuates north Gaza hospital, ministry says staff out of contact
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December 27, 2024

Israeli army forcibly evacuates north Gaza hospital, ministry says staff out of contact

Israeli forces on Friday raided the Kamal Adwan Hospital, one…

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No commitment from Trump team to drop tariff threat after meeting with Joly, LeBlanc in Florida
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December 27, 2024

No commitment from Trump team to drop tariff threat after meeting with Joly, LeBlanc in Florida

Two of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s top cabinet ministers met…

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Residents of fire-ravaged Jasper enter new year with hope, anxiety
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December 27, 2024

Residents of fire-ravaged Jasper enter new year with hope, anxiety

Temporary housing and what may be a slow rebuilding process…

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Olympic hammer throw champion Ethan Katzberg wins CP male athlete of the year
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December 27, 2024

Olympic hammer throw champion Ethan Katzberg wins CP male athlete of the year

A history-making medal helped sway voters choosing who would win…

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How this Vancouver developer turned a unicycling obsession into a video game
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December 27, 2024

How this Vancouver developer turned a unicycling obsession into a video game

A video game released earlier this year allows users to…

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