Fire in Winnipeg
Investigators are working to determine the cause of a blaze in Winnipeg that sent six people to hospital, including four firefighters.
They say the fire happened early yesterday at a new residential construction site in the Wolseley area and spread to two neighbouring homes.
The occupants all got out on their own before emergency personnel arrived.
Officials say all of the victims are in stable condition.
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High Water in Eastern MB
The Manitoba government has issued a high water advisory for the Whiteshell lakes in the eastern part of the province.
The province's Hydrologic Forecast Centre says recent rainfall and late spring run-off are combining to raise water levels.
It says West Hawk Lake is at the upper end of its operating range and Falcon Lake is above its operating range.
The centre says some cottages on low-lying lots may be at risk.
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Teaching Doctors Assisted Dying
Canada's medical schools are under pressure to decide how to teach future doctors about assisted dying.
That will have to be done because starting on June 7th, people with a grievous condition will be able to request a doctor's help to end their lives.
But just what medical conditions will make patients eligible is still to be worked out.
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Recall of Costco Organic Sweet Peas
Costco is recalling Organic by Nature brand frozen Organic Sweet Peas due to possible Listeria contamination.
The product was sold at Costco stores in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, British Colombia, and Alberta.
The company says anyone who bought the peas should return them to the store or throw them out.
Listeria bacteria can cause vomiting, fever and severe headaches.
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Ecuador Earthquake
Ecuador's government says the death toll from last week's devastating magnitude-7.8 earthquake has risen to 654 -- including four Canadians -- and 58 people are missing.
A government website says 113 people had been rescued following the quake that flattened coastal towns, and more than 25 thousand remain in shelters.
There is a fear of disease spreading among the make-shift structures.
