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Canada's militarized police forces face defunding and de-tasking', experts say
HALIFAX - As a statement of police power, the armoured rescue vehicle that Halifax Regional Police had planned to buy for more than $300,000 spoke volumes about the militarization of law enf...
Jul 16, 2020
Jaime McMillan, a veteran TFC executive, joins Columbus Crew as vice-president
TORONTO - Jaime McMillan, who became a key member of Toronto FC's front office after coming on board in 2010, has joined Columbus Crew SC. Columbus announced Thursday that it has named McMillan v...
Jul 16, 2020
Royal Canadian Navy to replace 'seaman' in rank titles with gender-neutral term
OTTAWA - The Royal Canadian Navy is looking to chart new waters by dropping the term "seaman" when referring to its most junior sailors and replacing it with something more gender-neutral. Navies arou...
Jul 16, 2020
Businesses tepid toward B.C. COVID recovery plan, seek bold response: survey
VANCOUVER - The latest survey of businesses in British Columbia reveals few are confident the province's $1.5-billion recovery plan will help them survive or succeed. The survey of 1,401 member b...
Jul 16, 2020
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Federal judge calls for review of CSIS over latest failure on warrants
OTTAWA - A federal judge says the Canadian Security Intelligence Service failed to disclose its reliance on information that was likely collected illegally when seeking warrants to probe extremis...
Jul 16, 2020
Police suggest missing Quebec father may be alive and seeking shelter
ST-APOLLINAIRE, Que. - Quebec provincial police say the father of two young girls found dead over the weekend in a rural area southwest of Quebec City may be desperate and looking for materials to ens...
Jul 16, 2020
Michelle Obama to host podcast on health, relationships
LOS ANGELES - Michelle Obama will let her own voice be heard on a new podcast. The former first lady will host "The Michelle Obama Podcast" on the streaming service, the Obama's Higher Ground and Spot...
Jul 16, 2020
Wolfpack won't play in Toronto this season due to travel and other restrictions
TORONTO - The Toronto Wolfpack will start and finish the 2020 Super League season in England. The Super League announced its revamped schedule for the resumption of rugby league play, with Toronto pla...
Jul 16, 2020
Russian hackers seeking to steal COVID-19 vaccine data: intel agencies
OTTAWA - Canadian, British and U.S. security services say hackers they believe are working for Russian intelligence have been trying to steal research on COVID-19 vaccines from organizations in all th...
Jul 16, 2020
Vatican says bishops should report sex abuse to police
VATICAN CITY - The Vatican told bishops around the world on Thursday they should report cases of clergy sex crimes to police even when not legally bound to do so, in its latest effort to compel church...
Jul 16, 2020