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Alberta Appeal Court dismisses coal company lawsuit alleging expropriation

Alberta Appeal Court dismisses coal company lawsuit alleging expropriation

EDMONTON — Alberta's top court has dismissed a coal company's request for compensation over government policies to phase out coal power. Altius Royalty Corp.
B.C. Police Act changes pave way for better oversight, governance

B.C. Police Act changes pave way for better oversight, governance

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is bringing in changes to its Police Act to improve governance and oversight of municipal police departments in the province. The legislation, if passed, would expand the jurisdictions of B.C.

Saskatoon doctor accused of making abortion comments facing disciplinary charges

SASKATOON — A Saskatoon doctor is facing disciplinary charges over accusations he told a patient not to get an abortion for religious reasons. The comments Dr.
Toronto police officer facing several firearms-related charges

Toronto police officer facing several firearms-related charges

Toronto police say they have charged one of their officers as a result of a firearm investigation that started in Brampton, Ont., last year. They say Peel Regional Police recovered two firearms in a "firearm discharge" investigation on Dec. 9, 2023.
RCMP will provide intelligence help, police to help secure Paris Olympics this summer

RCMP will provide intelligence help, police to help secure Paris Olympics this summer

OTTAWA — The RCMP will be part of an international policing effort to keep the Olympics in Paris safe this summer.
Swimming Canada says contingency plan in the works for Olympic trials

Swimming Canada says contingency plan in the works for Olympic trials

MONTREAL — Swimming Canada says a contingency plan for the Olympic and Paralympic trials is in the works following the extended closure of Montreal's Olympic pool.

Autopsy confirms boy attacked by dogs in Edmonton home died from bite

EDMONTON — An autopsy has confirmed an 11-year-old boy attacked by two dogs in an Edmonton home died from a bite, police said Thursday They also said the two large dogs belong to a roommate of the boy's father, whom the child was visiting when the at
New MLSE CEO Keith Pelley brings passion, energy and desire to win to the job

New MLSE CEO Keith Pelley brings passion, energy and desire to win to the job

TORONTO — Keith Pelley brought a photo of his late father Walter with him when he checked out Scotiabank Arena in his new role as president and chief executive officer of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment.
Israel advocates ask court to freeze Canadian funding for UNRWA, citing Hamas claims

Israel advocates ask court to freeze Canadian funding for UNRWA, citing Hamas claims

OTTAWA — Israel advocates are asking the Federal Court to reverse Ottawa's decision to continue funding the main United Nations agency supporting Palestinians.
RCMP still probing alleged meddling in federal elections, but offer few details

RCMP still probing alleged meddling in federal elections, but offer few details

OTTAWA — RCMP commissioner Mike Duheme says the police force has several open investigations into possible foreign interference in the last two general elections — probes that began only after the votes were counted.