Category Archives: Canada
RCMP investigate deaths of dad and daughter in Red Deer, public not at risk
RED DEER, Alta. - Police are investigating the deaths of a 39-year-old man and his six-year-old daughter after finding their bodies in a central Alberta home. Red Deer RCMP say they entered the house ...
May 15, 2017
Ontario Children's Aid Societies call for inquest into aboriginal youth deaths
TORONTO - The Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies is joining a call for a coroner’s inquest into the recent deaths of aboriginal youth living in group homes in the province. Fi...
May 15, 2017
Ontario town partners with Uber to provide public transit service
An Ontario town daunted by the cost of building a traditional public transit system has turned to a popular ride-hailing company for a solution. The town of Innisfil, Ont., is subsidizing the cost of ...
May 15, 2017
Highlights of former auditor's look at four RCMP harassment suits
OTTAWA - Former auditor general Sheila Fraser has studied four civil suits filed against the RCMP over harassment claims. The highlights of her recommendations: - The government should consider creati...
May 15, 2017
Case of Edmonton mother charged in infant's death from meth put over one month
EDMONTON - A woman charged with murder in the death of her newborn from a methamphetamine overdose has had her case put over for a month. Michelle Rice was charged last week with the second-degree mur...
May 15, 2017
Highlights: review of how RCMP handles harassment claims pulls no punches
OTTAWA - The Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP says bullying and harassment are serious problems within the national police force and is urging fundamental changes. Some highlight...
May 15, 2017
Possible ferries' names includes Mi'kmaq poet, black activist, LGBT advocate
Halifax’s two new ferries could be named after a slain gay rights activist, a black human rights leader, the creative force behind the Pier 21 immigration centre, a Mi’kmaq poet or a hero ...
May 15, 2017
Asylum claims, RCMP interceptions down slightly in April
OTTAWA - New figures released Monday show that in April, the total number of people intercepted by the RCMP crossing illegally into Canada fell, as did the total number of asylum claims overall. Acros...
May 15, 2017
MPs unite in Commons to support Ambrose bill on training for would-be judges
OTTAWA - Canada is a step closer to requiring would-be federal judges to first undergo comprehensive training in sexual assault law, thanks to a rare show of cross-partisan support Monday in the House...
May 15, 2017
Indefinite immigration detention in Canada under fire in Federal Court
TORONTO - Canada’s immigration regime allows for indefinite and arbitrary detention that can cause severe psychological distress and is therefore unconstitutional, Federal Court heard Monday. Wh...
May 15, 2017