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AP Exclusive: Police officers' personal info leaked online
WASHINGTON - Personal information of police officers in departments nationwide is being leaked online amid tense interactions at demonstrations across the U.S. over the police custody death of George ...
Jun 10, 2020
Freeland says police must acknowledge racism after senior RCMP officer's denial
OTTAWA - Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says all federal agencies, including the police, must understand that systemic racism is a problem in Canada. Freeland made the comments at a media bri...
Jun 10, 2020
Starbucks planning to close up to 200 Canadian locations
TORONTO - Starbucks is pulling back on its presence in Canada with plans to close up to 200 coffee shops.The Seattle-based chain says it intends to restructure its company-operated business in Canada ...
Jun 10, 2020
Brothers Jerry and Jake Knapp make their mark with unbeaten Raptors Uprising GC
TORONTO - Raptors Uprising GC really is a family affair this season with brothers Jerry and Jake Knapp adding to the low-maintenance, low-ego feel of the unbeaten NBA 2K League team. While p...
Jun 10, 2020
Suspect at-large after Tuesday incident east of Whitecourt
RCMP in Whitecourt are continuing to search for a suspect who evaded police after an incident near the Hamlet of Blue Ridge on Tuesday morning.Authorities alerted the public of a heavy police presence...
Jun 10, 2020
EA Sports NHL gamers detail racist experiences online, call for more efforts
MONTREAL - Fans of a prominent hockey video game series are calling for more action to be taken against players who use the platform to engage in racist behaviour. EA Sports NHL, the team behind the p...
Jun 10, 2020
British soap 'Emmerdale' leads in getting back to the set
LONDON - After weeks of shutdown, British soap opera "Emmerdale" is back in production, leading the way when it comes to resuming regular filming during the coronavirus era. New health and safety meth...
Jun 10, 2020
Ex-judge says push to dismiss Flynn case is 'abuse of power'
WASHINGTON - A former federal judge appointed to review the Justice Department's motion to dismiss criminal charges against ex-national security Michael Flynn has found that the government's request s...
Jun 10, 2020
Trudeau uses commencement speech to compare youth today to Greatest Generation
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed faith in the young people of today to face the myriad challenges facing Canada and world, comparing them to the generation who came of age during the S...
Jun 10, 2020
County updates gravel road ban to 75 per cent axle weight
The County of Grande Prairie has updated its gravel road ban to 75 per cent axle weight from 50 per cent.The restriction is in affect 24 hours a day unless otherwise posted.Gravel road bans are issued...
Jun 10, 2020