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'It haunts my dreams': Heather Winterstein’s mother reflects on marathon inquest into Ontario ER death

‘It haunts my dreams’: Heather Winterstein’s mother reflects on marathon inquest into Ontario ER death

Francine Shimizu-Orgar has frequent nightmares when her mind replays moments from the recent inquest into her daughter’s death at the St. Catharines, Ont., hospital. But if the inquiry, which the family pushed for, wasn’t held, what happened to 24-year-old Heather Winterstein “would never have come out,” Shimizu-Orgar tells CBC from the family home in the Niagara region city.

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This Alberta hamlet bought a post office, hoping to keep it open

This Alberta hamlet bought a post office, hoping to keep it open

Residents of Rolling Hills, Alta., have purchased the trailer that houses their Canada Post outlet in hopes of keeping it viable as the Crown corporation looks to cuts with a nationwide review of facilities and service levels. Community groups raised $30,000 to buy the structure from the retired postmaster.

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Avid birders giving the cinnamon teal duck the paparazzi treatment after rare Ontario spottings | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

Avid birders giving the cinnamon teal duck the paparazzi treatment after rare Ontario spottings | CBC News

A cinnamon teal that’s rarely seen in Ontario has been…

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Smugglers are advertising illegal Canada-U.S. border crossings on TikTok | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

Smugglers are advertising illegal Canada-U.S. border crossings on TikTok | CBC News

The number of irregular entries into the U.S. from Canada…

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Ousted Manitoba MLA was disrespectful long before removal, says NDP caucus chair | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

Ousted Manitoba MLA was disrespectful long before removal, says NDP caucus chair | CBC News

Manitoba’s NDP caucus chair says an MLA booted from caucus…

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A Canadian has been arrested in global crackdown on the Ghost encrypted app. Here's how it works | CBC News
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September 18, 2024

A Canadian has been arrested in global crackdown on the Ghost encrypted app. Here’s how it works | CBC News

An international law enforcement operation has dismantled encrypted communication platform,…

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The state of the death penalty in the U.S. | CBC News
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September 18, 2024

The state of the death penalty in the U.S. | CBC News

Washington state is closing its death chamber this week, but…

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Another man in Gisèle Pelicot French rape trial admits to drugging and raping his own wife | CBC News
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September 18, 2024

Another man in Gisèle Pelicot French rape trial admits to drugging and raping his own wife | CBC News

Another man involved in the French rape trial that has…

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Pablo Rodriguez to resign from cabinet, seek Quebec Liberal leadership: sources | CBC News
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September 18, 2024

Pablo Rodriguez to resign from cabinet, seek Quebec Liberal leadership: sources | CBC News

Federal Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez is expected to resign from…

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Poilievre will introduce non-confidence motion next week in bid to trigger election | CBC News
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September 18, 2024

Poilievre will introduce non-confidence motion next week in bid to trigger election | CBC News

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will table a motion of non-confidence…

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Instagram's new teen accounts add protections. Experts say it's not enough | CBC News
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September 18, 2024

Instagram’s new teen accounts add protections. Experts say it’s not enough | CBC News

Meta’s more restrictive Instagram accounts for teens are a good…

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