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Nancy Reagan dies age 94

Reagan dies at her home in Los Angeles, from congestive heart failure. The Reagan Library announces that she will be buried next to her husband in Simi Valley, CA.

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Teen charged

Saskatchewan authorities charge a 17-year-old boy with four counts of murder and seven counts of attempted murder in the shootings. He cannot be named due to his age, and no motive has been given for the attacks. The RCMP says the suspect will appear in court next week: The days and weeks are going to be difficult as we come […]

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Virus likely to spread across Americas

The WHO warns that the Zika virus is likely to spread across the Americas. The virus has already been found in 21 countries in the Caribbean, North and South America. No treatment or vaccine is available. The virus is spread through the Aedes mosquito. This mosquito is found throughout the Americas with the exceptions of Canada […]

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Delays flights

McDonald-Cartier International Airport in Ottawa and Pearson International Airport in Toronto are asking travelers to check flight statuses before arrival due to numerous delays and cancellations caused by storm Jonas. The delays and cancellations mainly affect flights to or from Washington, Philadelphia and New York.

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Victims remembered

Families of the La Loche shooting victims remember their loved ones as the investigations into the first Canadian school shooting in three years continues. Janvier’s cousin: She was such a great storyteller. She was kind. Wood’s family: Adam was quite an adventurer, had a passion for life, and would often make you laugh until your stomach […]

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Victims identified

Family members identify all four victims of the La Loche shootings: teachers Janvier and Wood, and brothers Dayne and Drayden Fontaine.  Local MP Jolibois, who previously served as mayor of La Loche, says that the community is “in shock.” La Loche, being such a small community, everyone knows each other. We grew up together – we’re […]

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Assault charges

Police in Gatineau, Quebec arrest Brazeau on suspicion of domestic violence after an altercation at a private residence in that city. He is accused of fighting with Vanessa Brixton while intoxicated, and of making threats against an unnamed man also present at the scene. Authorities also found a “small amount” of cocaine in Brazeau’s possession during the arrest. A spokesman […]

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Fraud charges

The RCMP charge Senator Brazeau, and former senator Harb, with fraud, alleging improper claiming of living expenses. Both men deny the charges. Three other senators are named, but the RCMP had not yet decided whether or not to bring charges against them.

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Injured at home

Senator Brazeau is found with a serious injury in his home in Ottawa. He undergoes emergency surgery and is  in critical but stable condition. The nature of his injuries and the cause of his injuries are not disclosed, but police say that there is no criminal investigation. Brazeau has been on paid leave of absence since 2013 […]

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Declares State of Emergency

Obama declares an official State of Emergency in the Flint Water Crisis. The move, requested by Gov. Snyder, frees up $5M in federal aid funding. Snyder’s initial request sought $31M, but this was denied on the grounds that the mandates allowing funds on that scale to be released are only available for natural disasters. Obama’s declaration will […]

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Acquitted

Judge Haikala acquits Parker after two trials ended in hung juries. Parker, a policeman, seriously injured Indian national Patel during an arrest on suspicion of burglary. Patel spoke no English and appears not to have understood what was being asked of him. He has been left partially paralyzed by the incident. Haikala: The court has no reason […]

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Lawrence Phillips dies age 40

Phillips dies in prison. Prison authorities believe that he took his own life, although the means by which he did so was not disclosed. Nebraska coach: He was an intelligent person and had some good qualities. Yet he had some anger issues and couldn’t overcome the demons in his life.  

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Closing U.S. channel

Al Jazeera America will shut down its cable news channel in April. While the Qatar-based news network has spent heavily to break into the U. S. market, the company says that their business model is not sustainable in light of economic challenges.

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Announces climate change strategy

Trudeau announces to global leaders at the United Nations climate change conference, that Canada “is back” on the world stage with a new climate change strategy. People want to do more, but they want to know that what they do fits into a bigger picture, because there is no point in bending over backwards if your […]

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U.S. issues worldwide travel alert

The U.S. issues a worldwide travel alert for its citizens in response to “increased terrorist threats”. The alert advises US citizens to “exercise vigilance when in public places or using transportation”and to “be aware of immediate surroundings and avoid large crowds or crowded places”. The alert will remain in place until 24 February 2016. State Department: [There is] […]

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San Diego Rhino dies

Nola, one of the the world’s last four remaining northern white rhinos, dies after surgery in San Diego Zoo Safari Park. She was 41-years old, and had been a popular attraction at the since 1989.

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Keystone XL pipeline rejected

President Obama announces that he will not allow TransCanada Corp a cross border permit. This prevents the company from building the pipeline. Although the pipeline would be creating new jobs, others cited environmental damages that could occur during construction and general maintenance. Obama: America’s now a global leader when it comes to taking serious action to fight […]

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‘Very serious’ about nurse violence

Flynn comments on The Association of Workers’ Compensation Boards of Canada report that says that between 2008 and 2013 there were more than 4,000 reported incidents of workplace violence against Canada’s registered nurses and licensed practical nurses that were serious enough to prevent them going to work. The Board says this is more than police officers and […]