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Two arrested, four more wanted after ALERT drug investigation
Two Grande Prairie men have been arrested and four others are facing warrants after a year-long drug investigation by ALERT's Grande Prairie division wrapped up last month.The investigation included s...
Mar 08, 2023
As Supreme Court justice faces complaint, bill would change handling of allegations
OTTAWA - A new law working its way through Parliament could soon change the process for handling allegations against judges - even as a Supreme Court justice remains on leave while a complaint against...
Mar 08, 2023
Canada's Taylor Pendrith hopes to dial in driver at Players Championship
The driver has been the best club in Taylor Pendrith's bag throughout his golf career, but he's struggled with it this season, an issue he hopes to rectify at this week's Players Championship. Pendrit...
Mar 08, 2023
Peace Regional RCMP looking for a missing 21-year old male
UPDATE:Peace Regional RCMP would like to inform the public, Cordell Darcy Hamelin, has been located safe.Mounties would like to thank the public for their assistance Peace Regional RCMP are seeking th...
Mar 08, 2023
Ransomware attack hits engineering company working on military bases, power plants
OTTAWA - A Canadian engineering giant whose work includes critical military, power and transportation infrastructure across the country has been hit with a ransomware attack. The Department of Nationa...
Mar 08, 2023
Giving the middle finger is a 'God-given right,' says Quebec judge
MONTREAL - A Quebec court judge says Canadians have a "God-given," constitutionally protected right to flip off obnoxious neighbours. Judge Dennis Galiatsatos made comments in a February ruling acquit...
Mar 08, 2023
Dunstone downs Young at Brier, sets up showdown with Koe atop Pool A
LONDON, Ont. - Matt Dunstone's Manitoba rink remained perfect at the Tim Hortons Brier with a 13-3 win over Newfoundland and Labrador. Dunstone claimed steals of three in the second and third ends to ...
Mar 08, 2023
On tap: Booze still allowed on Amtrak in New Hampshire
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - Riders on an Amtrak train that runs from Maine to Boston can continue to buy alcoholic beverages during the 35-mile stretch of the trip that goes through New Hampshire as official...
Mar 08, 2023
Online Streaming Act back in House, minister intends to reject some Senate amendments
OTTAWA - The Liberal government's controversial Online Streaming Act is back in the House of Commons, where MPs are set to debate the Senate's amendments. Also known as Bill C-11, it would require big...
Mar 08, 2023
Nunavut, N.W.T. ban TikTok on government devices, Yukon considering move
YELLOWKNIFE - Nunavut and the Northwest Territories are the latest jurisdictions in Canada to announce they are banning TikTok on government-issued devices pending a federal threat assessment. The N.W...
Mar 08, 2023