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Identifying unclaimed ashes at N.S. funeral home through DNA ‘very challenging,’ says expert

DNA expert Dean Hildebrand says that getting DNA from ashes is very challenging due to the high heat and prolonged duration of cremation. This comes as families in Annapolis Valley struggle to identify buried ashes that aren't who they thought they were.

Identifying unclaimed ashes at N.S. funeral home through DNA ‘very challenging,’ says expert

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Colombia battles massive wildfire

Colombia’s disaster risk agency says a forest fire in the centre of the country is now partially under control. Around 250 firefighters, supported by volunteers, have been battling the blaze since Saturday, with some 200 hectares affected. Camille Corcoran takes a closer look.

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