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Online drug trafficking on the rise, police need resources to respond
VANCOUVER - There's a growing trend of online encrypted drug dealing that a study says needs more attention by police. Richard Frank, an associate professor of criminology at Simon Fraser University i...
Apr 10, 2023
Alberta Health Link 811 adds support for child development concerns
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Parents, guardians, and caregivers in Alberta can now access free advice and guidance about any concerns they have with their child's development.Alberta Health Services (AHS) said, b...
Apr 10, 2023
Prime minister's chief of staff set to testify Friday on foreign interference
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's chief of staff, Katie Telford, will appear before a parliamentary committee on Friday. The Prime Minister's Office says Telford will testify at the procedure a...
Apr 10, 2023
RCMP announces winners of Name the Puppy contest
INNISFAIL, AB - The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has announced the winners of the 2023 Name the Puppy contest, which was open to children from across the country.Mounties say the winning names...
Apr 10, 2023
More than 40 per cent of Canadian farm operators to retire by 2033: report
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new report says more than 40 per cent of farm operators will retire over the next decade, leaving Canada with a shortage.The report from the Royal Bank of Canada, Boston Consulting ...
Apr 10, 2023
VanVleet, Toronto Raptors lock in on Chicago Bulls for play-in game
TORONTO - It's almost a luxury for Fred VanVleet and the Toronto Raptors to have several days to prepare for just one opponent. VanVleet and his teammates are spending two days at the OVO Centre, the ...
Apr 10, 2023
U.S. 'allies and partners' briefed following revelations about intelligence leak: WH
WASHINGTON - The White House says it has been in touch with affected allies and partners at "very high levels" following the leak of sensitive U.S. intelligence about Russia's war with Ukraine. That l...
Apr 10, 2023
‘Prove people wrong’: Whitecaps look to overturn 3-0 loss to LAFC in Champions League
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps know the odds aren't in their favour, but they're presenting an optimistic front. Facing a 3-0 deficit against one of only two undefeated teams in Major League Socc...
Apr 10, 2023
Canada will likely wait for U.S. to investigate leaks: expert
OTTAWA - A national security expert says Canada will likely wait for American security services to investigate and brief Ottawa on an apparent release of Pentagon documents onto social media sites app...
Apr 10, 2023
As content creators await the passing of Bill C-11, some say it's still too ambiguous
OTTAWA - The Liberal government's online streaming bill is likely weeks away from becoming law as it awaits a final vote in the Senate. But some content creators who will be impacted by the changes sa...
Apr 10, 2023