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RCMP announces new province-wide surveillance camera registry program
LETHBRIDGE, AB - RCMP in Alberta have announced the launch of CAPTURE (Community Assisted Policing Through the Use of Recorded Evidence), its voluntary surveillance camera registry program, across the...
Jun 12, 2023
Richer countries like Canada must deliver proactive aid: head of UN rural food agency
OTTAWA - The head of a UN agency working to shore up rural food systems says richer countries need to focus on delivering proactive aid to developing countries instead of shifting to humanitarian work...
Jun 12, 2023
New tribute unveiled for George Dixon, the first Canadian to win a world boxing title
HALIFAX - A ceremony was held today on the Halifax waterfront to pay tribute to boxing great George Dixon, the first Black boxer and first Canadian to win a world title. About 50 people were on hand a...
Jun 12, 2023
Wildfire roundup: What you need to know about blazes burning across Canada
Quebecers are returning home as the province goes on the offensive against a record wildfire season, but elsewhere gusty winds are fuelling a huge blaze in northeastern British Columbia. Here's a look...
Jun 12, 2023
Special air quality alert blankets majority of Alberta
CALGARY, AB - As of June 12, 2023, Environment Canada (EC) has issued a Special Air Quality Statement for most of Alberta. While wildfires continue to impact the country, smoke is causing poor air qua...
Jun 12, 2023
"Prolific offenders" arrested in Coaldale
COALDALE, AB - The Coaldale RCMP and Southern Alberta Crime Reduction Unit have arrested a trio of suspects on outstanding warrants.Over the course of the week of June 5-11, 2023, officers say they ta...
Jun 12, 2023
Quebec makes progress against record wildfire season as blaze in B.C. grows
Quebec is on the offensive in its battle against a record wildfire season as gusty winds fuel a huge blaze in northeastern British Columbia, forcing more evacuations. Premier Franois Legault says ther...
Jun 12, 2023
All-star defensive back Jamal Peters re-joins Toronto Argonauts
Jamal Peters is back with the double blue. The Toronto Argonauts announced Monday they have signed the 2022 CFL all-star. The team did not provide terms of the contract. He re-joins the reigning Grey ...
Jun 12, 2023
Vancouver family who lost son to fentanyl donates $20 million to recovery centre
VANCOUVER - A Vancouver family known for its philanthropy is making a $20 million donation to a British Columbia substance use treatment centre in memory of their adult son and brother who died of an ...
Jun 12, 2023
Many Quebec fire evacuees being allowed to return home as situation improves: premier
MONTREAL - Thousands of Quebecers who were forced by out-of-control wildfires to evacuate their towns and cities are starting to return home as the situation improves. Those returning home today inclu...
Jun 12, 2023