Calgary police say they are still working to bring an armed standoff that started Thursday to a peaceful resolution. Shots fired at tactical unit officers as police were executing a search warrant Thursday Calgary police say they are still working to bring an armed standoff that started Thursday to a …
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Armed standoff ‘no longer a threat to public safety,’ say Calgary police
Calgary police say they are still working to bring an armed standoff that started Thursday to a peaceful resolution. Shots fired at tactical unit officers as police were executing a search warrant Thursday Calgary police say they are still working to bring an armed standoff that started Thursday to a …
Read More »Once-celebrated P.E.I. apple orchard faces no sanctions despite foreign worker abuse claims
An apple orchard company that once had political stars promoting that it would transform agriculture on Prince Edward Island has been mired in allegations of worker abuse. Following years of complaints and a Canadian Border Service Agency investigation, the company has not been banned from hiring temporary foreign workers, an …
Read More »Probe clears military police in case of pilot charged with sexual assault who took his own life
An almost two-year-long internal investigation into how military police handled the criminal case of an air force officer who took his own life after being charged with sexual assault has cleared the officers involved of any wrongdoing, CBC News has learned. Maj. Cristian Hiestand died a little more than a …
Read More »N.W.T. speed skaters break multiple records at Arctic Winter Games
Two N.W.T. speed skaters have set multiple new records at the 2024 Arctic Winter Games (AWG) in Mat-Su Alaska. Lochlan Dunn and Seiya McEachern won multiple gold ulus in the races Two N.W.T. speed skaters have set multiple records at the 2024 Arctic Winter Games (AWG) in Mat-Su, Alaska. Yellowknife's …
Read More »Woman killed, 2 arrested, near University of British Columbia campus lands
Police say two people have been arrested after a woman was killed at a home near the edge of the University of British Columbia campus. Police say the suspected killing happened around midnight Wednesday Police say a woman has been killed at a home near the edge of the University …
Read More »Health Canada, Best Buy recall Insignia air fryers over potential fire risk
Health Canada and Best Buy are recalling five types of Insignia-brand air fryers because they are a potential fire or burn hazard. 5 models recalled after reports of handles melting, glass breaking due to overheating Health Canada and Best Buy are recalling five types of Insignia-brand air fryers because they …
Read More »B.C. proposes law targeting social media firms for alleged harm
The British Columbia government has introduced proposed legislation to recover health-related costs from alleged "wrongdoers," including social media giants. Bill similar to legislation that saw province sue tobacco companies and opioid makers for health costs The British Columbia government has introduced proposed legislation to recover health-related costs from alleged "wrongdoers," …
Read More »6 Ontario long-term care providers face class actions over alleged negligence during pandemic
Of the more than 4,000 people who died of COVID-19 in Ontario's long-term care facilities, about 3,300 deaths were in homes run by the six companies now facing class action lawsuits on behalf of residents and family members who say infection control and prevention was inadequate. Companies accused of inadequate …
Read More »Former Quebec judge pleads guilty to manslaughter in the death of his wife
After nearly 15 years of legal battles, Jacques Delisle, a former judge on the Quebec Court of Appeal, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of his wife. Delisle's plea ended a judicial saga of nearly 15 years After nearly 15 years of legal battles, Jacques Delisle, a former judge …
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