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RCMP say 70 trees deliberately cut, left to die in Powell River, B.C.
Police say municipal staff inspected the site and found the trees were left standing but had been cut around their bases, likely with a chainsaw. Many of the trees that were cut were older-growth Douglas fir trees, valuable to the community and ecosystem. Source link
5 people hospitalized in E. coli outbreak linked to Pillsbury brand Pizza Pops
The Public Health Agency of Canada is reporting a fifth hospitalization in an E. coli outbreak linked to recalled Pillsbury brand Pizza Pops. The federal agency says 23 people in seven provinces got sick with the bacterial illness after eating or handling certain flavours of the frozen snack between early October and late November. Source […]
One of the most dangerous winter roads in Canada and tops in Ontario isn't Highway 401. Here's where it is
A new study has found that more than half of the most dangerous winter roads in Canada are located in Ontario, including Erieau Road in Chatham-Kent, Highway 17 in Kenora-Dryden, and Highway 11 in Hearst-Kapuskasing. Source link
Canada joins allies in condemning Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank
Canada and 13 other countries issued a joint statement Wednesday condemning the Israeli security cabinet’s approval of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank. Source link
Israel says it will respond to Hamas 'violation' of Gaza truce, Hamas denies responsibility
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that Israel would retaliate after a military officer was wounded by a blast in Gaza , while Hamas denied responsibility, suggesting the explosive device had been left over from the conflict. Source link
Hospitals warned about rare infection emerging in Calgary
Health officials are warning emergency wards about the circulation of Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) among homeless adults living in Calgary. Source link
IWK says more children in the Maritimes going to ER with flu-like symptoms
The IWK is urging people in the Maritimes to get vaccinated for the flu after reporting a big increase in the number of children coming to emergency rooms with flu-like symptoms. Source link
Diageo’s Crown Royal plant in Amherstburg, Ont., listed for sale as closure looms
The Diageo-owned Amherstburg, Ont., bottling facility is now up for sale as the company prepares to close the Crown Royal plant early next year. Source link
Charting the delays: Current flight disruptions at Canada's major airports
CBC News has put together this live overview of the flight statuses at three major airports in order to paint a picture of how easy — or hard — air travel currently is for Canadians. Source link