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Full coverage of the L’Isle-Verte tragedy
On Jan. 16, a fire destroyed a seniors’ home in L’Isle-Verte, Que., killing at least 19 residents; another 13 people are missing and presumed dead. The tragedy has spawned discussions about the importance of sprinklers and the difficulties of legislative change. We’ve compiled an extensive list of those conversations, from news stories and our Fire Fighting in Canada bloggers.
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Under Control
Fire Chief Les Karpluk has been reflecting on the troubling news stories about the suicides of Canadian soldiers and the impact of mental illness in the fire service. He says it’s time to drop the stigma attached to mental health and start keeping firefighters safe from psychological harm.
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Toronto fire deaths considered suspicious
Firefighters discovered two bodies after a house fire in Toronto on Wednesday afternoon. The cause of the fire, which was already out when crews arrived on scene, has not yet been determined.
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Homeowner fined $30,000 for fire code violations
A homeowner in Niagara Falls, Ont., was found guilty of four charges under the Ontario Fire Code, including operating a heating and ventilation system in a way that creates a hazard, after a marijuana grow operation was discovered in the basement of the house.
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Canadian navy slashes fire service in Halifax Harbour
Due partly to cost-cutting measures, the Royal Canadian Navy will remove the staff from its single firefighting ship in Halifax Harbour during the evenings and weekends.
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