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News ArchivesYEAR2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 MONTH Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec HEADLINES "Crash trucks" hit the air June 30, 2011, Winnipeg – Fort Garry Fire Trucks is banking on a new, one-of-a-kind military vehicle and a budget-friendly fire truck to help offset the market mauling it has suffered due to the recent recession and the high-flying Canadian dollar. The Winnipeg Free Press reports. Dixon acquires Northline assets June 30, 2011, Chestertown, Md. – Dixon, a worldwide manufacturer and supplier of hose fittings and accessories, has acquired the assets of Northline Coupling Systems, Ltd. Northern Ontario department in need of volunteers June 30, 2011, Elliot Lake, Ont. – Paul Officer, the fire chief in Elliot Lake, Ont., is reaching out to the community in search of more volunteer firefighters. The Standard reports. Two die in early morning fire June 30, 2011, Surrey, B.C. – A deadly early morning fire has swept through a home in Surrey, B.C. Port Hope firefighter receives provincial recognition June 30, 2011, Port Hope, Ont. - Port Hope Volunteer Firefighter Keith Davis was presented with the Ontario Fire Services Long Service Medal at the June 28 meeting of Port Hope Council. Northumberlandview.ca reports. No injuries in small, suspicious blaze June 30, 2011, Hamilton, Ont. - The Ontario Fire Marshal’s office has been called in to investigate what appears to be the firebombing of Mountain bungalow early Thursday. The Hamilton Spectator reports. Officials probe suspicious blaze at vacant home June 30, 2011, Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. - An early morning fire at a vacant west-end home on Wednesday is under investigation. The Sault Star reports. Rescue and survival training is a life-long process June 30, 2011, Chatham, Ont. - They may be well-versed in saving civilian lives, but firefighters in Chatham-Kent, Ont., had the chance to hone their survival and rescue skills on Tuesday and Wednesday in case they ever have to save one of their own. Apartment fire sends man to hospital June 30, 2011, Toronto - A man in his 40s is being treated for smoke inhalation after he was rescued from a burning building early Thursday. CP 24 News reports. Annex launches Firehall Mall June 28, 2011, Simcoe, Ont. – The Fire Fighting in Canada group of magazines and websites has launched an online, one-stop-shopping mecca to help Canadian fire departments streamline the way they buy equipment. |
