Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) is again seeking public assistance in solving the 2006 homicide of Hughie James Assiniboine.
Category: Canada
Grieving B.C. family seeks apology over paranormal TV show as network removes broadcast
The family of a teenage girl who died in Victoria says it’s traumatized by an episode of a TV show about the paranormal – and its complaints have now led to it being removed from APTN and APTNlumi.ca.
TTC to boost service on 24 bus routes starting Sunday
The TTC says that improvements to two-dozen bus routes will start coming online later this week and will eventually boost overall transit service in the city to 96 per cent of pre-pandemic levels.
11% decrease year-over-year in toxic drug deaths, B.C.’s March data shows
At least 192 people died in B.C. from toxic drugs in March, the latest data from the provincial coroner shows.
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Alberta ombudsman says rules for developmental disabilities program unfair
Alberta’s provincial ombudsman says a government body has unfairly denied a young man with autism the supports he needs.
Alberta oil and gas company fined for violating methane rules
The Alberta Energy Regulator has fined a Calgary-based junior oil and gas producer for failing to meet its fugitive emission and methane reporting requirements.
Ontario First Nations denied equal access to justice, lawsuit alleges
A political organization representing Ontario First Nations has launched a constitutional challenge against the province and the government of Canada, alleging First Nations are being denied equal access to justice.
Montreal police, prosecutors launch project to better address strangulation cases
Montreal police and the Quebec prosecutor’s office are launching a pilot project to help authorities better address domestic violence-related strangulations.
‘A big concern for us’: Virologist on danger of avian flu outbreak coming to Canadian cattle
A Canadian virologist says an avian flu outbreak decimating wildlife in the United States should give us pause on this side of the border.
