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Publication Date: August 3, 2026 - 15:55
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St. Catharines, Ont., declares state of emergency after back-to-back floods
August 3, 2026
The City of St. Catharines, Ont., has declared a state of emergency after two extreme rainstorms in less than a week triggered widespread flooding, overwhelmed municipal infrastructure and caused significant damage to homes, businesses and public property.
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An evacuation order was issued for several streets in downtown Halifax after police located a vehicle they said contained a propane tank and flammable liquid.
August 11, 2026 - 09:52 | Sean Previl | Global News - Canada
A man has been charged in connection with a bomb threat against the U.S. Consulate in Halifax, after a propane tank and several containers believed to contain flammable materials were found inside his vehicle, which was parked nearby. On Tuesday morning, Halifax Regional Police issued a brief statement noting that Ali Assakereh, 54, would be appearing in Provincial Court today to face charges of uttering threats and public mischief. Police added that the investigation was ongoing. On Sunday night at 6:15 p.m., police were first made aware of a bomb threat that was received by the U.S...
August 11, 2026 - 09:52 | Chris Knight | National Post
August 11, 2026 - 09:51 | | The Globe and Mail
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