A fierce blast of winter is set to sweep across Canada and the US, affecting millions of people on both sides of the border. Canadians from the Prairies to the East coast are preparing for the deep freeze, while officials in the US are urging citizens to be ready for the winter blast. Emergency rooms in Quebec are facing serious overcrowding, with patients waiting hours for help or being sent home without seeing a doctor. In Calgary, a mother and her father were tragically killed in a targeted attack, highlighting the issue of intimate partner violence in Canada. Another similar tragedy in Halifax is further raising alarms about this pressing concern. The sudden death of residential school survivor Douglas Eustache is shrouded in mystery, with calls for changes to address ongoing challenges within the justice system for indigenous communities. First Nations and Métis women, girls, and gender-diverse people have been wearing ribbon skirts for generations, each with their own significance. This winter storm is a reminder of the challenges and tragedies that communities are facing, and the need for support and change.
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