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New report shows First Nations children in Ontario 86 times more like to die from a fire

First Nations children aged zero to nine years have a fire mortality rate 86 times greater than non-First Nations children in Ontario, making them the group with the highest death rate studied in a new data report released this week.


Chestermere fire that left seven people dead deemed not suspicious

Alberta’s Chestermere RCMP say a house fire that left seven people dead earlier this month is not suspicious in nature.


Winnipeg names new fire chief

Christian Schmidt, who’s currently deputy chief of operations and communications, has been tapped to take over the role.


NAN seeks emergency declaration from province over northern Ontario wildfires

The Nishnawbe Aski Nation says the declaration is needed to trigger an immediate response to the situation, including aircraft and watercraft for evacuations.
 
 
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