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RCMP watchdog investigates force how B.C. unit handles resource project protests
OTTAWA - The RCMP watchdog has launched a systemic investigation of the national police force's British Columbia unit that deals with protests against logging and pipeline projects. Civilian Review an...
Mar 09, 2023
Medicine Hat woman plans to buy a house after winning on scratch ticket
MEDICINE HAT, AB - A Medicine Hat woman scratched her way to a $100,000 prize recently.Lainee Cross Child won the cash playing the ticket on Christmas morning and claimed her winnings in February. Her...
Mar 09, 2023
Cubs shut out by Bisons in Game 1
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The Medicine Hat Cubs have an uphill battle to advance to the Heritage Junior Hockey League championship.The Cubs are down 1-0 in the South Division finals after being blanked 4-0 b...
Mar 09, 2023
Province to form new police units to fight gang and firearm violence
The Alberta government says it is forming two new units made up of municipal police and RCMP to focus on gangs and firearm violence across the province.It says it will spend $4.4 million this year on ...
Mar 09, 2023
RCMP investigating two alleged clandestine Chinese police stations in Quebec
MONTREAL - The Quebec RCMP say they are investigating two alleged secret police stations operated by Chinese authorities in the province. In a statement, the federal police force says its Integrated N...
Mar 09, 2023
Canadian women's soccer team takes fight for pay equity to Parliament
Members of the Canadian women's soccer team take their fight for pay equity to Parliament today. Captain Christine Sinclair, Janine Beckie, Sophie Schmidt and Quinn, who goes by one name, are schedule...
Mar 09, 2023
Ottawa to fast-track purchase of weapons for Canadian troops in Europe: Minister
OTTAWA - Defence Minister Anita Anand says Ottawa will fast-track the purchase of anti-tank, anti-aircraft and anti-drone weapons for the Canadian military with a mechanism last used during the war in...
Mar 09, 2023
Raptors' VanVleet heavily criticizes officiating after loss
LOS ANGELES - Fred VanVleet tried to take a double breath before addressing reporters. But the Toronto Raptors guard was unable to suppress his frustration with referee Ben Taylor and his crew. VanVle...
Mar 09, 2023
Potential for winter storm for Southern Alberta, maybe?
MEDICINE HAT - Environment Canada has posted special weather statements for all of Alberta, south of Calgary, as well as into southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba.It says there's the potential for wides...
Mar 09, 2023
'Doesn't really matter where we're seeded:' Ravens eye four-peat at U Sports Final 8
Entering the U Sports men's Final 8 championship coming off a loss, again, is not a matter of concern for the Carleton Ravens. Winners of the last three national titles, the Ravens come in as the thir...
Mar 09, 2023