Rain Eases Fight Against Ontario Forest Fires Near Timmins
Timmins and Kirkland Lake area sees 42mm of rain dampening two major fires and preventing growth. Steve Osawa of the Natural Resources Ministry reports no expansion in the biggest blaze among 61 across Ontario. Over 400 people evacuated from cottages and trailer parks as northern fires persist with Cochrane, Wawa, and Sudbury regions experiencing new outbreaks.
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Mine workers fall ill at BHP diamond mine near Yellowknife
About 50 workers at the BHP diamond mine near Yellowknife have fallen ill over two weeks with vomiting diarrhea and stomach cramps. An employee suspects water contamination, while BHP denies it. The company says it is investigating and not ruling out food poisoning.
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Edmonton teacher appeals after 19 counts of indecent assault
Rod McDonald seeks to regain his teaching certificate after a 1995 Alberta Teachers Association ruling stripped him of credentials for indecent assaults on 19 girls at a Red Deer school. The panel reserved its decision possibly until September as new evidence surfaces.
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Axworthy Mugged in Ottawa After Dinner Walk
Saskatchewan MP Chris Axworthy the NDP justice critic was assaulted and robbed late Wednesday in downtown Ottawa. He was beaten sustained cuts and a concussion and flown home to Saskatchewan unable to speak due to tongue swelling.
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