59 h. ago Family of Manitoba woman who died waiting for surgery pleased with proposed law’s progress

The Fewster family proposed 'Debbie's Law' last month, which would require that health care workers let patients know if life-saving treatment can’t be provided in time.

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7 d. ago Destroyed Ontario ghost town was almost a historic catastrophe

Once a quaint French Ontarian farming village nestled along the South Nation River, Lemieux, Ontario, is now nothing more than a distant memory.Formerly located just an hour's drive east of Ottawa, the town's origins can be traced back to the mid-1850s, when it began as a service centre for the local lumber industry before transitioning into a farming hamlet.Though the community appeared stable on the surface, it was built on sensitive marine silts and clays, known as Leda clay, which were laid down during the Champlain Sea roughly 10,000 years ago.The 1993 Lemeiux landslide. Photo: South Nation Conservation Authority.On May 4, 1971, a landslide in Saint-Jean-Vianney, Quebec, which was caused by the same type of soil, resulted in the deaths of 31 people and the destruction of 40 homes.In the aftermath, the Geological Survey of Canada began soil testing in similar regions, including areas along the South Nation River. Tests confirmed that Lemieux, which at the time was compri...

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2 w. ago In Calgary courts: Sentencing hearing delayed for youth convicted in fatal stabbing of Calgary teen on basketball court

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from April 7-11, 2025

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3 w. ago Manitoba woman sentenced to 10 years for fatally stabbing community role model

A Manitoba judge has sentenced a woman to 10 years in prison in the stabbing death of her ex-boyfriend, whose killing left a "significant" impact on many.

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3 w. ago RCMP say they’re closer to solving Manitoba woman’s murder on anniversary of disappearance

RCMP say they've undertaken a complete review of the investigation into a Manitoba woman's death, and they're close to finding answers -- but are still seeking more information.

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4 w. ago Parents of Ashlee Shingoose hope search for her remains in Winnipeg landfill can start soon

WINNIPEG — The parents of a slain Manitoba woman say they hope the search for their daughter’s remains can begin soon. Albert and Theresa Shingoose say they’re pleased that police have identified their daughter, Ashlee Shingoose, and have determined that her remains are likely in the Brady Road landfill in Winnipeg. She was previously unidentified […]

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