More than two-thirds of 911 calls to Surrey RCMP last year were abandoned, the detachment said Thursday, while issuing a plea for people to stay on the line if they dial the emergency number by accident.
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Winnipeg police searching for missing man last seen Wednesday
The Winnipeg Police Service is looking for a 46-year-old man last seen in the Grant Park area.
Boil water advisory ended for Redcliff
The Town of Redcliff’s boil water advisory ended Thursday.
Body of second missing boater found: Manitoba RCMP
Manitoba RCMP said the body of a second boater who went missing on Lake Winnipeg last month has been found, while the search continues for the remaining man.
Big day of change at 22 Wing/CFB North Bay
The winds of change, in more ways than one, blew through 22 Wing/CFB North BAY Thursday’s change of command ceremony
Quebec court rules against Concordia University’s attempt to pause tuition hike
A Quebec Superior Court judge has denied Concordia University’s request to delay a controversial tuition hike for out-of-province and international students.
Canadians should remind American neighbours of important relationship: ambassador
As Donald Trump prepares to speak at the Republican National Convention, Canada’s ambassador to the United States is urging Canadians to talk to Americans about the countries’ important relationship.
Josh Classen’s forecast: Heat wave rolls on, with a smoke risk this weekend
A heat warning remains in effect for Edmonton and almost all of Alberta. For most of central and northern Alberta, the heat wave will last into early next week.
In Paris, Canadian boxer Tammara Thibeault has one objective: gold
Canadian boxer Tammara Thibeault won’t hide it. At the Paris Olympics, she has only one goal — capturing gold in the 75-kilogram weight class.
Severe thunderstorm warning in place for Lethbridge
The City of Lethbridge is under a severe thunderstorm warning because of a “nearly stationary” storm east of the city.
