Mounties charged in shooting found not guilty of manslaughter, aggravated assault
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Families of west Edmonton Catholic school told students will be moved to south-side school due to overcrowding
Students at a west Edmonton Catholic school will be bused to a school in southwest Edmonton next year due to overcrowding, Edmonton Catholic Schools said in a letter to parents distributed on Thursday.
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Edmonton police make arrest in 2013 homicide of Ivan Stamp
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Edson teacher facing sex charges involving a child, police looking for additional victims
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No charges in fatal Columbia Icefields crash
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Police make arrest in 2013 homicide
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Oilers serve meal at Hope Mission
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A nice winter day today, some snow for Saturday
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Trailers stolen from local RV dealerships
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Total flu deaths for season reaches 24
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All-girl youth group serves warm meals at Boyle Street
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Krampus Walk celebrates European Christmas tradition
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Downtown businesses welcome the holiday and Christmas shoppers
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Mounties charged in shooting found not guilty of manslaughter, aggravated assault
Two Mounties on trial in the death of an Alberta man have been found not guilty of manslaughter and aggravated assault.
Quebec adopts law making oath to King optional for elected members
Quebec's legislature has passed a law putting an end to the requirement that members swear an oath to the King.
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W5 EXCLUSIVE | Exclusive surveillance footage shows duffel bags being loaded onto Pivot Airlines jet
CTV's W5 has been shown never-before-seen surveillance footage of Punta Cana International Airport from the night before a Canadian airline crew was detained after discovering duffel bags stuffed with 210 kilograms of cocaine in their plane's avionics bay.
Kansas oil spill biggest in Keystone history: U.S. data
An oil spill in a creek in northeastern Kansas this week is the largest for an onshore crude pipeline in more than nine years and by far the biggest in the history of the Keystone pipeline, according to federal data.
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BREAKING | Ontario reveals how many people were impacted by COVID-19 vaccine portal breach
A security breach linked to Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine portal exposed the personal information of thousands of people in the province.
No decision on landfill search, Winnipeg Police Board considering outside help
Decisions on next steps in a potential search for the remains of two Indigenous women believed to be at a landfill outside Winnipeg are being worked through with the option of bringing in outside help.
The Ikea monkey was spotted 10 years ago. This is where he is now
A monkey cloaked in a tiny shearling coat was found roaming an Ikea in Toronto 10 years ago to date.
NATO chief fears Ukraine war could widen into bigger conflict
The head of NATO expressed worry that the fighting in Ukraine could spin out of control and become a war between Russia and NATO, according to an interview released Friday.
Tabloids fume, many in U.K. shrug over Harry and Meghan series
Britain's press erupted in outrage Friday at Prince Harry and Meghan's documentary series, which lambasts the U.K. media over its treatment of the royal couple.
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Suspect arrested in disturbance at Beltline bank that closed section of 17th Avenue
Calgary police took one person into custody on Friday morning after a disturbance at a Beltline bank.
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Want free parking? City of Calgary launches initiative to support local businesses
The Calgary Parking Authority is stepping up to support local small business over the holiday season by giving away four $150 parking credits.
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Supreme Court upholds manslaughter convictions of Calgary men in death of landlord
The manslaughter convictions of two men in the 2016 beating death of their landlord have been upheld by the Supreme Court of Canada.
Saskatoon
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Saskatoon fire crews called to Canada Post facility for suspicious package
Firefighters were called to the city's Canada Post facility Friday morning over concerns about a suspicious package leaking an unknown substance.
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Saskatoon police say woman sexually assaulted 14-year-old
A Saskatoon woman is facing a sexual assault charge following an alleged incident involving a minor.
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'It's a pretty traumatic thing': Resident of Rosthern apartment recounts son's exit from burning building
A person is dead following a fire in a Rosthern, Sask. apartment building, according to RCMP.
Regina
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Man found dead at Robinson Street home: Regina police
Police are investigating after a man was found dead in a Regina home early on Friday morning.
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Convicted sex offender Phillip Levac to be sentenced today
A man guilty of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl is expected to be sentenced Friday afternoon, nearly two and a half years after he was convicted.
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SaskPower customers to see 3% increase on bills due to carbon tax
SaskPower customers can expect to see a three per cent increase on their bills effective Jan. 1, 2023, due to an increase in the federal carbon tax.
Atlantic
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N.B. issues warning to public after 9 sudden drug-related deaths
New Brunswick Health is warning the public about a dangerous drug known as bromazolam after several recent deaths in the province.
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Two Fredericton men charged after shooting incident that prompted Alert Ready message: RCMP
Two Fredericton men have been charged in connection with a shooting incident that prompted an Alert Ready message to be issued for the area.
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Premiers demand meeting with Trudeau to discuss increased health-care funding
Canada's premiers are demanding Ottawa shoulder what they argue is the federal government's fair share when it comes to health-care costs across the country.
Toronto
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BREAKING
BREAKING | Ontario reveals how many people were impacted by COVID-19 vaccine portal breach
A security breach linked to Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine portal exposed the personal information of thousands of people in the province.
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The Ikea monkey was spotted 10 years ago. This is where he is now
A monkey cloaked in a tiny shearling coat was found roaming an Ikea in Toronto 10 years ago to date.
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30-year-old Toronto man in shock after huge Lotto Max win
A 30-year-old Toronto man is still in disbelief after huge Lotto Max win.
Montreal
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Quebec adopts law making oath to King optional for elected members
Quebec's legislature has passed a law putting an end to the requirement that members swear an oath to the King.
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Midget hockey player speaks out after alleged racial slur at game prompts brawl
A suspension, hearing and possible charges are in the air after a racial slur was allegedly hurled at a 16-year-old Black hockey player during a U18 Midget game in the Montreal area.
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Legault breaks with tradition and gives end-of-session press conference a pass
Premier Francois Legault decided not to present a summary of his government's progress this session at a press conference on Friday.
Kitchener
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Cambridge house fire causes $400K in damages
Four adults and a baby have been displaced after a fire broke out at their Cambridge home late Thursday night.
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Brantford thieves targeting Ram pickup trucks
Four Ram pickup trucks were stolen overnight Tuesday in Brantford. Police have issued a warning to drivers, and are sharing tips for preventing relay and reprogramming thefts.
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Youth arrested for attempted robbery of Kitchener pharmacy: police
Waterloo regional police have arrested a youth after a brief foot pursuit, during which a firearm fell from his waistband, after a suspicious persons call at a Kitchener pharmacy.
