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Families affected by Westray Mine disaster remember loved ones 30 years later

By Leigha Kaiser, Bruce Frisko, and Ana Almeida

Published: May 09, 2022 at 11:50AM EDT

First at Five: Families discuss Westray disaster Families of the victims of the Westray Mine explosion reflect on the disaster 30 years later. Bruce Frisko shares their stories.

Ontario PCs to hold ‘super caucus’ meeting Saturday as early election speculation grows

Ontario PCs to hold ‘super caucus’ meeting Saturday as early election speculation grows

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Documentary 'Sugarcane' about a B.C. residential school among Canadian Oscar nominees

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Ontario PCs to hold ‘super caucus’ meeting Saturday as early election speculation grows

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