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Son of Mayoral Candidate Critically Injured in Incident at CFB Wainwright

Cathy Keane, a mayoral candidate from Oro-Medonte, Ontario, has confirmed that her son has been critically injured in a fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, Alberta. The incident occurred over the weekend, prompting Keane to pause her campaign activities to support her son. Details regarding the cause of the fire and the extent of the injuries have not been disclosed.

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A fire broke out at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta over the weekend, resulting in critical injuries to the son of Cathy Keane, who is a mayoral candidate in Oro-Medonte, Ontario. This incident has garnered media attention as Keane announced she would be temporarily stepping back from her campaign to be with her son during this challenging time. No further specifics have been provided regarding the nature of the fire or how it started, but the situation has raised concerns about safety protocols at military installations. The broader impact of this incident on Keane's campaign or community reactions remains to be seen as updates on her son's condition and the investigation into the fire evolve.

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