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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 …

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 …

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 …

Since 2011, the state of Vermont has legally recognized four groups as Abenaki tribes. Abenaki in Quebec have long opposed them, and raised their concerns at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. Odanak, Wôlinak leadership and youth oppose groups recognized in Vermont A digital billboard lit up New …

Indigenous communities in Alberta have long suffered from water access issues. An expected severe drought might hit them hard. There are more than 3,700 wells on reserves in Alberta, advisory group says Like many in Alberta with a severe drought bearing down, Rupert Meneen has water on his mind. "Our …

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has been cracking down on some flavored e-cigarettes that are being sold illegally near schools in Metro Manila. (Photo by Norman Cruz) Copenhagen, Denmark—The widespread use of alcohol and e-cigarettes among adolescents is “alarming,” according to a report released on Thursday by the …

One of the world’s most popular social platforms — wildly popular with young people — risks becoming a high-profile casualty of the cold-war sequel developing between China and the United States. Now a new bill offers the app's Chinese-based parent company two choices. Biden expected to sign strike on Chinese-owned …

Moving object was 'bigger than a Sasquatch but smaller than Ogopogo,' B.C. man says. Moving object was 'bigger than a Sasquatch but smaller than Ogopogo,' B.C. man says U.K. tabloids and Loch Ness monster believers are abuzz after an expat Canadian couple photographed what some say could be the legendary …

Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV 50 retired, active police officials involved in Rody’s case At least 50 former and active police officials were contacted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) over the crime against humanity case against former President Rodrigo Duterte, former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV said. In a post …

A sweeping foreign aid package easily passed the U.S. Congress late on Tuesday after months of delay, clearing the way for fresh Ukraine funding amid advances from Russia's invasion force and Kyiv's shortages of military supplies. Biden to sign broader $95B US aid package into law on Wednesday A sweeping …