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Ontario to buy police helicopters to help fight auto theft

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says his government will buy five police helicopters that will be used to combat auto theft and organized crime.

By The Canadian Press | July 29, 2024

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Did Toronto dodge a bullet with second major rainstorm?

A second summer rainstorm saw Toronto surpass its record July rainfall mark but only led to milder flooding and no spike in insurance claims

By Philip Porado | July 26, 2024

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2 industry leaders named to Aviva Canada’s board

Two former P&C industry execs, T. Neil Morrison and Carol Jardine, have joined Aviva Canada’s board as non-executive directors

By David Gambrill | July 26, 2024

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Wildfire situation in Slocan Valley suffers setback as cold front chills fire crews’ efforts

The wildfire situation in the Slocan Valley has gone from bad to worse as a cold front moving through the region brought high winds, fanning the flames and causing significant wildfire growth, a Southeast Fire Centre official stated Thursday night. In an online media availability session — hosted by the Regional District of Central Kootenay […]

By Timothy Schafer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Nelson Daily | July 26, 2024

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