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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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Most teens didn't use a condom the last time they had sex. That worries health officials | CBC News
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September 11, 2024

Most teens didn’t use a condom the last time they had sex. That worries health officials | CBC News

The bowl of free condoms in the student office might…

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Gun control group calls Trudeau government's buyback program a 'waste' of money | CBC News
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September 11, 2024

Gun control group calls Trudeau government’s buyback program a ‘waste’ of money | CBC News

The Trudeau government is losing a key ally in its…

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The break is over. Expect hurricane season to come roaring back, scientists say | CBC News
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September 11, 2024

The break is over. Expect hurricane season to come roaring back, scientists say | CBC News

This year’s hurricane season began ominously enough — with warnings…

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Over a year later, Ontario judge admits to reading wrong ruling sending man to prison for 2 extra years | CBC News
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September 11, 2024

Over a year later, Ontario judge admits to reading wrong ruling sending man to prison for 2 extra years | CBC News

An Ontario Superior Court justice says he mistakenly imposed a…

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Gisèle Pélicot's husband is accused of inviting men to rape her. She wants you to know her name | CBC News
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September 11, 2024

Gisèle Pélicot’s husband is accused of inviting men to rape her. She wants you to know her name | CBC News

A case unfolding in France isn’t significant only because of…

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40 Acres a TIFF success but as they wait to get paid, some Sudbury vendors aren't rolling out the red carpet | CBC News
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September 11, 2024

40 Acres a TIFF success but as they wait to get paid, some Sudbury vendors aren’t rolling out the red carpet | CBC News

The world sales rights to a Canadian feature film shot…

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Francine becomes a hurricane in Gulf of Mexico, warnings in effect along Louisiana coast | CBC News
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September 11, 2024

Francine becomes a hurricane in Gulf of Mexico, warnings in effect along Louisiana coast | CBC News

Francine became a hurricane Tuesday evening as it barrelled toward…

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Toronto-area man files complaint against Laval, Que., police after violent arrest caught on video | CBC News
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September 10, 2024

Toronto-area man files complaint against Laval, Que., police after violent arrest caught on video | CBC News

A man from the Toronto area says he feared for…

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Halifax mother demands answers after school bus drops off young kids 4½ hours late | CBC News
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September 10, 2024

Halifax mother demands answers after school bus drops off young kids 4½ hours late | CBC News

A Halifax mother says she was left feeling terrified after…

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