Canada's national security agencies will investigate reports that a British Columbia-based company's cutting-edge anti-drone technology was purchased by a Russian university — a possible violation of sanctions imposed on Moscow over its war on Ukraine — Defence Minister Bill Blair said Friday. Skycope Technologies denies violating sanctions by selling tech …
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Judge tells jurors in trial of ex-RCMP official accused of leaking secrets to use ‘common sense’
The judge presiding over an unprecedented national security trial reminded the jury Friday that they can believe "some, none or all" of the testimony they've heard over the past seven weeks. Cameron Ortis is accused of leaking special operational information to police targets The judge presiding over an unprecedented national …
Read More »Organized crime figure Gregory Woolley killed in shooting south of Montreal
A prominent organized crime figure has been killed in a shooting in a commercial parking lot St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., sources tell Radio-Canada. Police on scene of shooting in parking lot in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que. A prominent organized crime figure was killed in a shooting Friday morning in a parking lot in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, …
Read More »Volunteer firefighter pulls double-duty when he responds to call at the Charlottetown store he manages
Familiar addresses usually crop up when you're a firefighter in a small place like Charlottetown, but Jamie Lewis was a little taken aback by one that came up on an alarm on Oct. 3. Lewis happened to be at the station when his pager went off. "As always, you rush …
Read More »Canadian Olympic kayaker Angus Mortimer banned from sport for sexual harassment
Sports Olympics Summer Sports Canoe-Kayak Former Canadian Olympian Angus Mortimer was banned from participating in Canoe Kayak Canada (CKC) events after being found guilty of sexual harassment in a decision announced this week. Ottawa native groomed teens, coerced them into sexual acts, per report WARNING: This story contains disturbing details …
Read More »CFL tradition continues as horse Tuffy Nuff checks into Hamilton hotel
The call of bagpipes and thump of drums signalled the return of one of the Grey Cup's oldest traditions: Tuffy Nuff, the mascot of Calgary Stampeders supporters had arrived. Staff at the TownePlace Suites by Marriott greeted the horse with a basket of carrots and apples The call of bagpipes …
Read More »‘A lot of mental and emotional abuse,’ allege players on team coached by woman charged with sexual assault
Two teenage hockey players say they saw manipulation, along with abusive and inappropriate behaviour, during a season with Madison Biluk as their head coach on an under-18 team in Alberta. Alberta parents raised concerns about Madison Biluk in letter before she returned to coach in Manitoba Two teenage hockey players …
Read More »‘A lot of mental and emotional abuse,’ players on team coached by woman charged with sexual assault allege
Two teenage hockey players say they saw manipulation, along with abusive and inappropriate behaviour, during a season with Madison Biluk as their head coach on an under-18 team in Alberta. Alberta parents raised concerns about Madison Biluk in letter before she returned to coach in Manitoba Two teenage hockey players …
Read More »Air force major accused of smuggling firearms is award-winning marksman
Maj. Kendrick Barling, who faces 29 charges after a Canada Border Services Agency investigation, won the Queen's Medal for Champion Shot multiple times in recent years. CBSA laid 29 charges and seized handguns, shotguns and rifles following investigation An air force major who faces dozens of charges for smuggling and …
Read More »Bilal Baig has a legacy in mind. Sort Of.
Sort Of's co-creator and star Bilal Baig speaks to CBC News about the legacy and impact of the show, ahead of its final season. CBC series to begin airing final season Friday, concluding with finale on Dec. 8 Not even three years after one of the unlikeliest shows to succeed …
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