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Watchdog opens investigation after man fatally shot by Montreal police
MONTREAL - Quebec's police watchdog is investigating after a man was killed by Montreal police today in the city's Lachine borough. The Bureau des enqutes indpendantes, also known as the BEI, says the...
Dec 16, 2021
Officials: Astroworld victims died from compression asphyxia
HOUSTON (AP) - The 10 people who lost their lives in a massive crowd surge at the Astroworld music festival in Houston died from compression asphyxia, officials announced Thursday. Medical examiners w...
Dec 16, 2021
RDP excited to host three pre-tournament World Junior matchups
Red Deer Polytechnic has a buzz around it as the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre gets set to host three pre-tournament games ahead of the upcoming IIHF World Junior Championship."We're incredibly e...
Dec 16, 2021
A look at the latest COVID-19 developments in Canada
A look at the latest COVID-19 news in Canada: - Canada has recorded its 30,000th COVID-19 death since the pandemic began in early 2020, passing the grim milestone just as the country braces for the po...
Dec 16, 2021
Canada aims to plant up to 320 million trees a year to meet two billion target
OTTAWA - The government says it plans to plant up to 320 million trees a year to meet the prime minister's target to put an extra two billion trees in the ground by 2030. Natural Resources Minister Jo...
Dec 16, 2021
Some highlights from PM Trudeau's mandate letters to cabinet ministers
OTTAWA - Federal cabinet ministers got their official marching orders Thursday from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. For the most part, the mandate letters prioritize the promises the Liberal leader mad...
Dec 16, 2021
Toronto Raptors say they're ahead of the game as COVID-19 protocols tighten again
TORONTO - It was less than two months ago that the Toronto Raptors made a triumphant return to Scotiabank Arena, 600 days exactly since they'd last played at home. While the Washington Wizards went on...
Dec 16, 2021
Military aims for victory over misconduct with 'irreversible' changes in five years
OTTAWA - The senior officer tasked with changing the Canadian military's culture says victory will look like "irreversible positive changes" within the next five years. Lt.-Gen. Jennie Carignan laid o...
Dec 16, 2021
Rebels sign recent goalie selection from 2021 Prospects Draft
The Red Deer Rebels have signed another player selected in the recent 2021 WHL Prospects Draft.On Thursday, the club announced it had signed 40th overall pick, goaltender Chase Wutzke.A native of Debd...
Dec 16, 2021
Travellers nervous as Omicron cases surge, but pushing ahead with plans
TORONTO - Some travellers heading out of Canada say they're worried about surging COVID-19 cases, but are forging ahead with their plans despite the federal government warning against non-essential in...
Dec 16, 2021