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Vancouver mayor wants B.C. premier to review policing across province
Vancouver's mayor wants the B.C. government to conduct a review of policing across the province. Kennedy Stewart says city council can do little to change policing in Vancouver and the provi...
Jun 11, 2020
Human rights museum criticized, employees say work environment racist
WINNIPEG - The Canadian Museum for Human Rights says it will conduct an external review following social media posts alleging a racist and discriminatory work environment. People who say they are...
Jun 11, 2020
Edmonton chief raises concerns about defunding police service to deal with racism
Edmonton's police chief says there is systemic racism in Canadian policing, but he worries that defunding police could lead to a loss of officers and programs brought in to address diversity. Chief Da...
Jun 11, 2020
Colby Cave's teammate Cooper Marody writes tribute song for memorial fund
Edmonton Oilers prospect Cooper Marody has written a song in memory of teammate Colby Cave to raise money for a memorial fund. Cave, from Battleford, Sask., died April 11 in a Toronto hospital after s...
Jun 11, 2020
Two youths drown in river near Lethbridge, search underway for third
CARDSTON COUNTY, AB - What began as an ordinary outing for a group of teens turned deadly on the swollen St. Mary river Wednesday (June 10) night and has left an area Hutterite Colony in mourning.The ...
Jun 11, 2020
For George Floyd, a complicated life and a notorious death
HOUSTON - Years before a bystander's video of George Floyd's last moments turned his name into a global cry for justice, Floyd trained a camera on himself. "I just want to speak to you all real quick,...
Jun 11, 2020
Rebels’ Masters recognized among Canada’s top U-18 players
He won't get the chance to compete for a spot on the team, but Kyle Masters was still acknowledged as one of the top up and coming hockey players on the country on Thursday. The Red Deer Rebels defenc...
Jun 11, 2020
Red Deer County Centre re-opening to public on Monday
Red Deer County has announced the re-opening of County Centre (38106 Range Road 275) to the public will happen this Monday, June 15 following the commencement of Stage 2 of Alberta's Relaunch Strategy...
Jun 11, 2020
Immigration application system set for massive revamp in wake of COVID-19
OTTAWA - A complete overhaul of how Canada processes immigration applications is in the works as the federal government braces for a post-COVID-19 surge in demand for migration to Canada. The federal ...
Jun 11, 2020
NHL training camps set to open July 10, if medical and safety conditions allow
TORONTO - The NHL and the NHL Players' Association have announced that training camps will open July 10, provided medical and safety conditions allow and the parties reach an agreement on resuming pla...
Jun 11, 2020