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Saskatchewan Mountie accused in shooting death was off-duty but in uniform: police

Saskatchewan Mountie accused in shooting death was off-duty but in uniform: police

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — Police in Saskatchewan say they are still trying to determine why a veteran officer allegedly finished his shift last week and, still wearing his uniform, shot and killed a man. RCMP Cpl.
Vancouver police don't expect gang conflict to subside, say it might escalate

Vancouver police don't expect gang conflict to subside, say it might escalate

Vancouver police have taken the unusual step of naming six alleged gang members after a series of shootings in public places, saying investigators don't expect the conflict to subside. Chief Const.
Alberta and Manitoba intensive care units feeling strain of COVID-19 cases

Alberta and Manitoba intensive care units feeling strain of COVID-19 cases

Health officials in Alberta and Manitoba warned Monday that they were reaching new peaks for intensive care admissions, even as more stable case counts and expanded vaccine rollouts buoyed hopes in other provinces.
Alberta has record number of people in intensive care beds: health officials

Alberta has record number of people in intensive care beds: health officials

EDMONTON — Staff in Alberta hospitals are treating more people in intensive care units than at any other time in the province's history, officials warn, adding that hospitalizations for COVID-19 are particularly high for people in rural areas. Dr.
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Monday, May 17, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Monday, May 17, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 6:35 p.m. The Yukon government says more than 75 per cent of all eligible adults have now received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
Data shows recent sexual assault conviction of N.L. police officer not the norm

Data shows recent sexual assault conviction of N.L. police officer not the norm

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — On Monday afternoon, 11 billboards lit up across St. John's with messages supporting the woman who was raped by a local police officer in connection with a gruelling case that shook the city for years.
Quebec City tunnel beneath St. Lawrence River to cost $7B, take 10 years to build

Quebec City tunnel beneath St. Lawrence River to cost $7B, take 10 years to build

QUEBEC — A tunnel to be built under the St. Lawrence River connecting Quebec City and Lévis, Que., will cost $7 billion, take 10 years to complete and will transform the capital, Premier François Legault said Monday.
'I prefer people be honest': Quebec coroner urges witnesses at Echaquan inquest

'I prefer people be honest': Quebec coroner urges witnesses at Echaquan inquest

MONTREAL — A Quebec coroner inquiring into the death of an Indigenous woman who filmed herself being humiliated by hospital staff implored health-care workers on Monday to be honest in their testimony.
Spy watchdog calls for changes to ensure information-sharing does not lead to torture

Spy watchdog calls for changes to ensure information-sharing does not lead to torture

OTTAWA — A review by the national spy watchdog has found inconsistencies when it comes to federal efforts to ensure information-sharing with foreign agencies does not result in torture.
Snowbirds announce tour continuation on anniversary of fatal crash in B.C.

Snowbirds announce tour continuation on anniversary of fatal crash in B.C.

MOOSE JAW, Sask. — The Snowbirds air show flight demonstration team is soon to be in the air again trying to bring hope to Canadians. The Canadian Forces says the team based in Moose Jaw, Sask.
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