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New Norad commander calls Canada's defence policy update 'very encouraging'
OTTAWA — American troops will be spending more time training in the Far North, the new commander of Norad says, a strategy that fits "hand-in-glove" with Canada's renewed focus on Arctic defence. U.S. Gen. Gregory Guillot took over command of the binational North American Aerospace Defense Command in February. His first order of business: a 90-day assessment of Norad's capabilities, which includes visits to Canada. During a stop in Ottawa in mid-April, Guillot outlined his plans to ensure Norad
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'Survivor 46': Hunter McKnight was '100%' going to use his idol, but one change led to being voted off
In the most dramatic Tribal Council fight yet on Survivor 46, Hunter McKnight reminded us that you need to play your idol when you have one
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Bill would grant Alberta powers to fire municipal councillors, overturn bylaws
EDMONTON — The Alberta government introduced a bill Thursday that would grant it sweeping powers over municipalities, including the right to fire councillors and overturn bylaws. The proposed law would also allow political parties to run on municipal ballots in Edmonton and Calgary as soon as next year. Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver said the new powers are justified to ensure fair elections and accountability from municipal leaders, and they would only be used as a last resort. "My most
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Inquest into B.C. police shooting deaths recommends emergency events be recorded
BURNABY, B.C. — An inquest jury looking into the police shooting deaths of a man and the woman he was holding hostage has recommended that events involving the emergency response team be recorded with both video and audio. The recommendation is one of seven that come Thursday following the inquest into the deaths of Randy Crosson and Nona McEwan in March 2019 in Surrey, B.C. The jury also recommended the Ministry of Public Safety offer extended training to probation officers in mental health dis
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B.C. to catch a break as rain, snow arrive this weekend
A rainy, snowy weekend is welcome news in B.C. as widespread drought plagues the province heading into wildfire season
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Opposition BC United seeks to prevent convicted dangerous offenders from name changes
VICTORIA — British Columbia's Opposition leader says community safety should come before protection of privacy rights for dangerous people. The public should know who is living in their community, BC United Leader Kevin Falcon said on Thursday after introducing proposed private-member's legislation to automatically stop people convicted of dangerous offences from legally changing their names. He said he introduced the proposed bill to amend the Name Act after learning child-killer Allan Schoenbo
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Toasty weekend warmth in Ontario may bring a thunder risk
Warm-weather lovers are in for a little treat this weekend as above-seasonal temperatures build over southern Ontario
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