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Institutions, police unprepared for convoy protest: chief who resigned amid criticism
Ottawa's former police chief, who resigned amid heavy criticism of the force's handling of the "Freedom Convoy" protest in February, says Canada's institutions and police services were unprepared for ...
Jun 02, 2022
Province building up support system for Alberta tech entrepreneurs
EDMONTON, AB - Through the Alberta Technology and Innovation Strategy, Alberta's government says it is continuing to support the development and attraction of talent, business and job-creating investm...
Jun 02, 2022
Charges laid after drug seizure at Calgary International Airport
CALGARY, AB - A Belgian national has been charged for allegedly trying to import several kilograms of heroin into Canada via commercial airlines.On May 27, 2022, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) o...
Jun 02, 2022
Trudeau to visit Siksika Nation in Southern Alberta for signing ceremony
SIKSIKA, AB - UPDATE: Ottawa signs $1.3 billion settlement with Siksika NationOriginal Story:Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is to visit a First Nation east of Calgary on Thursday, June 2, 2022, for a s...
Jun 02, 2022
Quebec ombudsman finds 'shortcomings' in care at Montreal Children's Hospital
MONTREAL - Quebec's ombudsman is issuing a series of recommendations to the Montreal Children's Hospital over deficient care. The investigation by the office of ombudsman Marc-Andr Dowd revealed numer...
Jun 02, 2022
Bassano emergency department to close overnight for majority of summer
BASSANO, AB - A southern Alberta emergency department will be closed overnight four days each week over the summer and acute care beds will temporarily be consolidated to another nearby community.Albe...
Jun 02, 2022
Prime minister to visit Siksika First Nation in Alberta for signing ceremony
SIKSIKA, Alta. - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is to visit a First Nation east of Calgary today for a signing ceremony. Trudeau and Marc Miller, minister of Crown-Indigenous relations, are to spend mu...
Jun 02, 2022
Police: Tulsa suspect targeted surgeon he blamed for pain
Authorities say the man who opened fire at a Tulsa medical office had purchased an AR-style rifle hours before fatally shooting four people. Tulsa Police Chief Wendell Franklin says the gunman had rec...
Jun 02, 2022
Eastbound 5 Avenue North in Lethbridge closed until June 5
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Drivers can expect a change in their commute for the next few days.A release from the City of Lethbridge says that 5 Avenue North between 32 and 33 Street will be closed to eastbound ...
Jun 02, 2022
Quebec police probe organized crime-linked killing in Montreal-area restaurant
LAVAL, Que. - Quebec police are investigating after a man with reported links to organized crime was shot in front of numerous people Wednesday evening inside a restaurant in the Montreal area. Provin...
Jun 02, 2022