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Sask. the monkeypox response was questioned at the international conference in Montreal

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Saskatchewan’s track record in dealing with infectious diseases has been called into question on the international stage. The 24th International AIDS Conference was held in Montreal last week. The increasing number of monkeypox outbreaks in the world became a topic of discussion, given the spread of cases in recent months. One researcher expressed concern that …

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Two teenagers stabbed in London: Police Two teenagers stabbed in London: Police

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Police in London say two teenagers were stabbed in south London on Tuesday night. Around 9:30 p.m., emergency crews were called to the 1100 block of Wellington Road after receiving information that a man had been stabbed. When first responders arrived at the scene, they found two teenage boys with apparent stab wounds. Both were …

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Snowbirds cancel Penticton and Abbotsford shows after crash in northern BC Snowbirds cancel Penticton and Abbotsford shows after crash in northern BC

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The Canadian Forces Snowbirds canceled several shows in BC this week after an aircraft was damaged shortly after takeoff this week. A statement shared by the Penticton Peach Festival, where the Snowbirds were scheduled to perform Wednesday, said a Royal Canadian Air Force flight safety team is to investigate the cause of the incident. “The …

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Strike of security inspectors in Romano’s office (4 photos)

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Striking inspectors and safety advocates held a midday rally outside the office of Sault Parliamentarian Ross Romano Wednesday in their quest for better wages, benefits, staffing and more accountability for public safety rules and practices. Inspectors represented by OPSEU are employed by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA), which is responsible for the administration …

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Lake Country woman mourns friends and family after tragic weekend fire in Lake Mabel

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‘Full of life, light, joy’ Photo: Sitara liquor store A woman who tragically died in a trailer fire in Lake Mabel over the weekend has been identified as Katherine McIlravey. On their Facebook page, Sitara Liquor Store in Lake Country said: “It is with great sadness that we announce her death. Katherine succumbed to her …

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Montreal police say 2 fatal shootings last night likely linked, carried out by same shooter

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Montreal police say two separate shootings within an hour that left two men dead Tuesday night are likely related and almost certainly by the same shooter. “We are now 99 percent certain that we have a suspect who committed both crimes,” said Insp. Marie-Claude Dandenault, of the Service de Police de la Ville de Montréal …

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A bicyclist hit by a Toronto police cruiser is calling for a police presence in High Park

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A Toronto lawyer is asking the mayor’s office to publicize the police presence in High Park after a bicyclist was hit by a police cruiser while riding in the bike lane Tuesday evening Attorney David Shellnut says the bicyclist was in a four-way stop at the intersection of Center Road and Colborne Lodge Drive in …

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The victim of the overnight shooting is not expected to survive

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Photo: Madison Erhardt 1850 KLO Rd UPDATE: 2:20 p.m The victim of Tuesday night’s shooting is “connected to criminal organizations,” according to Kelowna’s top cop. During a press conference on Wednesday afternoon, the sd. Kara Triance reiterated that the victim is not expected to survive the shooting, after he was shot outside the Shell gas …

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More fires expected at Keremeos Creek wildfire Wednesday; Highway 3A may see delays

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Contributed UPDATE: 2:45 p.m BC Wildfire Service is planning a predicted burn of approximately 200 hectares in the Yellow Lake and Sheep Creek area around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, taking advantage of mild winds and slightly cooler temperatures to fight the wildfire out of control of Keremeos Creek. It will be very visible in the area …

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