Sean Previl

Digital Broadcast Journalist

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• Canadians’ ease of access to primary care depends on where you live: CMA survey

  The survey found though a majority of Canadians have primary care access, the rate at which people have a clinician depends on what province they're living in.

  Health

  2 hours
• Flames engulf historic Montreal church, spread to retirement home next door

  According to Montreal fire crews, no one was injured during the incident but a neighbouring retirement home had to be evacuated as firefighters fought the blaze.

  Fire

  Feb 23
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• Man charged after adult, child assaulted in Winnipeg: police

  Winnipeg police say the suspect and victims were unknown to each other. The man has been charged with assault and theft and detained in custody.

  Crime

  Feb 23
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• Parti Québécois aims for 4th consecutive byelection win in Quebec

  The riding had been a PQ stronghold before Andrée Laforest captured it twice for the Coalition Avenir Québec, first in 2018 and again in 2022.

  Politics

  Feb 23
• Vancouver airport ties Nexus outage to U.S. partial government shutdown

  The Canada Border Services Agency also confirmed in an email the connection between the suspension and the U.S. partial government shutdown.

  Canada

  Feb 22
• Canadians say Puerto Vallarta a ‘war zone’ amid escalating violence

  Amid violence, people in Puerto Vallarta have been told to keep a low profile, follow the advice of local authorities, and monitor local and international media to stay informed.

  Canada

  Feb 22
• Man accused of shooting stranger during argument, Winnipeg police say

  Winnipeg police say a verbal dispute between a man an a woman in a bar escalated, and the man shot the woman. Both people had left the hotel before officers arrived.

  Crime

  Feb 22
• Newfoundland slammed by snow as Maritimes set to face winter storm

  Heavy snow is falling in northeastern Newfoundland, with a separate system set to hit most parts of the Maritimes on Monday into Tuesday.

  Weather

  Feb 22
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• U.S. defeats Canada’s men’s team for 1st gold medal since 1980

  The U.S. made the gold-winning goal in the first minutes of overtime after Canada and the United States' men's team were forced into overtime.

  Sports

  Feb 22
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• Ontarians without a family doctor at higher risk of death, study finds

  Researchers say Ontario should work to increase access to a family doctor for people with chronic conditions due to the added risk they face.

  Health

  Feb 18
• Provinces are bracing for record deficits. What’s causing budgets to see red?

  From trade tensions to a shrinking workforce and existing inflation, several factors are leading to provinces posting sometimes record-breaking budgets.

  Economy

  Feb 18
• 1 dead after fire erupts in Toronto highrise apartment unit

  Toronto Fire crews responded to a fire on the 12th floor of a building and rescued a person from the unit, but they later died from their injuries.

  Fire

  Feb 17
• Quebec ski resort given green light to open week after Ottawa girl’s death

  Police said a 13-year-old child's clothing got caught in a chairlift as it was raising her off the ground. The child's family confirmed she had died in hospital days later.

  Canada

  Feb 17
• What is the Jay Treaty cited in First Nations travel advisories to the U.S.?

  The Jay Treaty allows Indigenous to travel freely to the U.S. to live, work or travel, but some First Nations are urging caution due to the U.S. changes around immigration.

  Canada

  Feb 17
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• Serial voyeur Kyle Hameluck set for Saskatoon bail hearing after latest arrest

  A man previously convicted in 70 incidents that included voyeurism was arrested hours after he was released from Saskatoon Provincial Correctional Centre.

  Crime

  Feb 17
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• CBSA finds 266 kg of suspected meth in duffel bags bound for Canada

  The Canada Border Services Agency says it referred a commercial truck to secondary inspection at the Blue Water Bridge port of entry.

  Crime

  Feb 17
• Man arrested in connection with triple stabbing at Toronto home

  Toronto police say they responded to reports of 'unknown trouble' at a home Monday night where they found multiple people with stab wounds.

  Crime

  Feb 17
• B.C. 2026 budget ‘neither’ big cuts nor tax increase, minister says

  B.C.'s finance minister described the upcoming budget as one made for 'very serious times' that would invest in core services and yet also work on efficiencies.

  Politics

  Feb 15
• Parts of B.C.’s South Coast set to see snow-rain mix with ‘rapidly changing’ travel conditions

  A weather system making its way down from Alaska is expected to bring precipitation to B.C.'s South Coast this week, prompting Environment Canada to urge caution for motorists.

  Weather

  Feb 15
• Much of Alberta could see 10 to 30 cm of snow this week

  A majority of central and southern Alberta are under winter storm and snowfall warnings, with 10 to 40 centimetres expected starting on Monday.

  Weather

  Feb 15
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• Two people accused of vandalizing Winnipeg’s troubled new police HQ

  Winnipeg police have arrested a man and a woman who they say opened water supply valves, leading to flooding at police headquarters. The pair face charges of mischief over $5,000.

  Crime

  Feb 15
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• Ontario man accused of uttering threat against Iran ‘Day of Action’ protesters in Toronto

  A Burlington, Ont., man has been arrested on allegations he threatened to use a gun to stop Saturday's rally in Toronto opposing Iran's crackdown on domestic protests.

  Canada

  Feb 15
• Tumbler Ridge shooting: How to talk to your kids about the tragedy

  Therapists say parents and caregivers should speak with their children and teens about the shooting in order to help process the tragedy.

  Canada

  Feb 11
• Tumbler Ridge, B.C. will ‘work through this as a family’ after school shooting: mayor

  Tumbler Ridge's mayor is asking residents to support each other and lend an ear as the community grieves after a school shooting on Tuesday.

  Canada

  Feb 11
• Drone delivering drugs to Manitoba prison leads to charges against Calgary man

  Police pulled over a vehicle nearby the Stony Mountain Institution and found a drone at the passenger's feet containing several balloons filled with drugs.

  Crime

  Feb 10