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Amid crisis in Kashechewan First Nation in northern Ontario, a tough choice: melt ice for water or leave others behind

Amid crisis in Kashechewan First Nation in northern Ontario, a tough choice: melt ice for water or leave others behind

Life is quieter in Kashechewan First Nation in northern Ontario. Some children can still be seen playing hockey on a snow-packed road, but that would have been more common three weeks earlier had the community’s water-treatment plant not failed. Amid a state of emergency, about half of the 2,300 residents have already been evacuated to cities including Timmins, Kingston and Niagara Falls.

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Paul-Tyson gate fetches non-Vegas record $18.1M US revenue
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November 19, 2024

Paul-Tyson gate fetches non-Vegas record $18.1M US revenue

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson punched up a record-breaking gate…

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An emotional Rafael Nadal retires at the Davis Cup after he loses and Spain is eliminated
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November 19, 2024

An emotional Rafael Nadal retires at the Davis Cup after he loses and Spain is eliminated

Hours after Rafael Nadal’s 6-4, 6-4 loss to Botic van…

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Regulator orders Alberta oilsands site to shut down following string of alleged infractions
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November 19, 2024

Regulator orders Alberta oilsands site to shut down following string of alleged infractions

An oilsands operator in northern Alberta has been ordered to…

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No clear end in sight as House of Commons gridlock approaches 2-month mark
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November 19, 2024

No clear end in sight as House of Commons gridlock approaches 2-month mark

A debate that has jammed up the House of Commons…

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Which vehicles are most at risk for theft? David Common breaks down the latest data
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November 19, 2024

Which vehicles are most at risk for theft? David Common breaks down the latest data

The Toyota Highlander was the most stolen vehicle in Canada…

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Vancouver airport runway will likely be closed for 2 days after cargo plane overruns landing
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November 19, 2024

Vancouver airport runway will likely be closed for 2 days after cargo plane overruns landing

A runway at Vancouver International Airport is closed after an…

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Conservatives increase pressure on Boissonnault to resign
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November 18, 2024

Conservatives increase pressure on Boissonnault to resign

Conservatives are ramping up pressure on Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault…

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The world's largest drawing is a love letter to Nigeria
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November 18, 2024

The world’s largest drawing is a love letter to Nigeria

At 1,004.7 square metres — or nearly as big as…

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Doctors met by security as they set up unsanctioned overdose prevention sites at Vancouver Island hospitals
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November 18, 2024

Doctors met by security as they set up unsanctioned overdose prevention sites at Vancouver Island hospitals

Doctors on Vancouver Island say they’re setting up unsanctioned overdose…

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