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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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Family of Edmonton man killed by police launches lawsuit against officers, police chief | CBC News
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September 5, 2024

Family of Edmonton man killed by police launches lawsuit against officers, police chief | CBC News

According to a statement of claim, the shooting death of…

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He saw a suspicious pit on Google Maps. Experts say it could be a crater from an ancient space rock | CBC News
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September 5, 2024

He saw a suspicious pit on Google Maps. Experts say it could be a crater from an ancient space rock | CBC News

Joël Lapointe was mapping his camping route on Google Maps…

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ANALYSIS | Quebec's premier said flooding compensation should be expanded. What's actually happening? | CBC News
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September 5, 2024

ANALYSIS | Quebec’s premier said flooding compensation should be expanded. What’s actually happening? | CBC News

After catastrophic flooding caused by post-tropical storm Debby, Francois Legault…

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Canada still hasn't recognized the likely winner of Venezuela's election — Venezuelans want to know why | CBC News
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September 5, 2024

Canada still hasn’t recognized the likely winner of Venezuela’s election — Venezuelans want to know why | CBC News

Some Venezuelan-Canadians are upset that Canada — more than a…

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Toronto tenants fight rent increase, argue landlord is partially using it to cover redevelopment costs | CBC News
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September 5, 2024

Toronto tenants fight rent increase, argue landlord is partially using it to cover redevelopment costs | CBC News

Tenants in a Toronto apartment complex are fighting an above-guideline…

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Which generation of parents had it the hardest? It depends who you ask | CBC News
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September 5, 2024

Which generation of parents had it the hardest? It depends who you ask | CBC News

Is parenting really harder today? Last Wednesday, the U.S. surgeon…

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1 of 5 ex-world junior hockey players in sex assault case missing pretrial court to play overseas: lawyer | CBC News
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September 5, 2024

1 of 5 ex-world junior hockey players in sex assault case missing pretrial court to play overseas: lawyer | CBC News

Five hockey players charged with sexual assault in a case…

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Air travellers complained about 'unprofessional' screening staff. Now the officers are speaking up | CBC News
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September 5, 2024

Air travellers complained about ‘unprofessional’ screening staff. Now the officers are speaking up | CBC News

Current and former airport screening officers say systemic issues such…

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Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei dies after being set on fire following Paris Games | CBC News
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September 4, 2024

Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei dies after being set on fire following Paris Games | CBC News

A Ugandan Olympic athlete living in Kenya has died from…

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