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'A transformational decision': Alberta requiring body cameras for all police services
EDMONTON - The Alberta government is planning to require all police services in the province to use body cameras. Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis said Tuesday that officers often respond to complex ...
Mar 14, 2023
Transportation Safety Board urges better medical screening guidelines for pilots
EDMONTON - The Transportation Safety Board says pilots in Canada need better guidelines for screening heart-related conditions. The independent federal agency says at least eight crashes since the ear...
Mar 14, 2023
New Parks Canada camping reservation system open
If you're looking to explore some nature this summer Parks Canada's upgraded camping reservation system is now open.Each camping location has its own launch date between today and April 13.Popular spo...
Mar 14, 2023
‘A transformational decision’: Alberta requiring body cameras for all police services
EDMONTON - Alberta plans to require all police services in the province to use body cameras.Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis says officers often respond to calls that are complex and make split-secon...
Mar 14, 2023
My statement stands, Supreme Court justice says of alleged 'unwanted touching'
WASHINGTON - Supreme Court Justice Russell Brown continues to insist he did nothing wrong prior to an alleged altercation in Arizona that triggered a complaint to the Canadian Judicial Council. A lawy...
Mar 14, 2023
If Ottawa wants tighten its purse, spending rules and more taxes could help: experts
OTTAWA - As the Liberal government drafts its spring budget, fiscal experts say it should consider stricter spending rules and higher taxes to improve federal finances. The budget comes at a time when...
Mar 14, 2023
Canada weighs need for new submarines as U.S., Britain push forward on nuclear fleets
OTTAWA - The clock is ticking for the Canadian military to decide whether to replace its submarines, as Canada's closest allies push ahead with plans to build new fleets. The Royal Canadian Navy launc...
Mar 14, 2023
Insigne expected to miss Toronto FC's next 3-4 games after aggravating groin injury
TORONTO - Star winger Lorenzo Insigne, who hobbled off in Toronto FC's season opener, is expected to miss the next three to four games after aggravating his groin injury. The MLS club said Insigne tra...
Mar 14, 2023
A look at notable vehicle-ramming cases in Canada
Two people are dead and nine others are injured after a pickup truck ran into multiple pedestrians in the eastern Quebec community of Amqui on Monday, with police alleging the driver acted deliberatel...
Mar 14, 2023
Australian company to buy Arctic Canadian Diamond Company's assets
YELLOWKNIFE - An Australian company is set to buy all of Arctic Canadian Diamond Company Ltd.'s assets, including the Ekati diamond mine in the Northwest Territories. Burgundy Diamond Mines has entere...
Mar 14, 2023