Tape figures spark Edmonton bridge mystery
Mysterious life sized figures made from clear tape appeared on the High Level Bridge in Edmonton on Sunday, prompting debate if they were art, a suicide prevention statement, or a protest about barriers. Two remained by noon before a city worker removed the last one as vandalism.
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City of Edmonton
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Homeless camp dismantled after Victoria court order
Dozens of campers were ordered to leave the Victoria tent city by August 8 after a B C Supreme Court ruling citing safety and sanitation concerns. The site drew national attention to homelessness as the province funds housing and services while many residents transition to new shelters or social housing.
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Together Against Poverty Society
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Ministry of Housing
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Portland Hotel Society
Christine Brett
Homeless Hub
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Quebec advisory panel backs dog safety rules over pit bull ban
A draft Quebec report says to avoid a province wide ban on pit bulls. It recommends a case by case approach, stricter ownership rules, an education campaign, and a bite reporting protocol. Municipalities could adopt stricter local rules. The panel must submit by Aug 31 to Public Security Minister Coiteux.
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Couillard
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Christine Vadnais
Winnipeg
Martin Coiteux
Calls to tighten hot air balloon safety rules grow
The Transportation Safety Board in Montreal urges stricter oversight of commercial hot air balloon operations after a Texas crash. It says balloon operators face minimal regulation unlike airplanes or helicopters, with certificates and audits lacking. historic 2007 incidents prompted earlier recommendations, but Transport Canada has resisted new rules.
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