RCMP confirmed Wednesday that two kayakers that went missing from Vancouver Island have been found dead in the U.S. state of Washington. Daniel MacAlpine and Nicolas West were reported missing in waters off Sidney, B.C., on Saturday RCMP confirmed Wednesday that two kayakers who went missing from Vancouver Island have …
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55-year-old wedding cake discovered in freezer tasted ‘delicious’
Rochelle Marr soaked the fruit cake in brandy and gave it a fresh coat of icing after rediscovering it during a deep clean of her freezer. Rochelle Marr soaked the fruit cake in brandy and gave it fresh icing before serving it to her family For 55 years, Rochelle Marr's …
Read More »Province determines more than 40 medical clinics advertising membership fees
Alberta's health ministry says an audit announced last December has determined that more than 40 medical clinics in the province are advertising membership fees for services, nearly a year after one such plan landed a Calgary clinic in hot water. Interviews provided info on clinic operations and business models, province …
Read More »Alberta determines more than 40 medical clinics advertising membership fees
Alberta's health ministry says an audit announced last December has determined that more than 40 medical clinics in the province are advertising membership fees for services, nearly a year after one such plan landed a Calgary clinic in hot water. Interviews provided info on clinic operations and business models, province …
Read More »Provincial audit turns up more than 40 medical clinics advertising membership fees
Alberta's health ministry says an audit announced last December has determined that more than 40 medical clinics in the province are advertising membership fees for services, nearly a year after one such plan landed a Calgary clinic in hot water. Interviews provided info on clinic operations and business models, province …
Read More »Taps will be turned off for residents who defy water restrictions in drought-stricken B.C. city
Extreme drought conditions and the likelihood of another challenging fire season have prompted a community in one of the driest parts of B.C. to start managing its water supply early — and turning off the taps for people who don't follow the rules. Merritt imposes strict water limitations months early …
Read More »Just bought a used car? There’s a chance it’s stolen, as thieves exploit weakness in vehicle registrations
Organized crime groups driving Canada's worst-ever auto theft epidemic are adapting by increasingly selling hot vehicles in Canada to unsuspecting buyers with little protection, police say. Veteran investigators argue they exploit a weakness in provincial registration systems that needs to be fixed. Nearly 1/3 of stolen vehicles may now have …
Read More »‘Blue wall of silence’ protects police officers accused of gender-based violence, victims say
CBC’s research found more than one-third of the allegations leading to officer suspensions since 2013 involved gender-based violence including sexual assault, domestic violence or sexual harassment. Women officers who are also survivors of abuse say the policing system is unsupportive and rife with professional conflict. CBC News data reveals 1 …
Read More »Chief of Thunder Bay’s embattled police force notes families’ ‘pain and suffering’ but says change takes time
Amid calls for the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) to be disbanded, its chief says much work to rebuild community trust has been done, but it'll take time to address outstanding concerns. Darcy Fleury spoke following the police oversight board's monthly meeting on Tuesday, a day after First Nations leaders …
Read More »RCMP called him a sex-trafficking ‘ringleader.’ He wants an apology and $100M
Quebec prosecutors initially said they had "overwhelming evidence" Daegun Chun was the mastermind of a Canada-wide prostitution network. But all charges against Chun were eventually stayed and the case never went to trial. The charges were quietly stayed, but Daegun Chun says they ruined his life Daegun Chun, accused by …
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