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Bolo program updates list of most wanted suspects, $250K reward for top suspect
By The Canadian Press on May 1st, 2023
TORONTO – A national list of the country’s most wanted suspects has been updated today, with a man sought for the murder of a Toronto soccer referee topping the list. The Bolo program – which stands for “be on the lookout” – is intended to enlist public help in arresting those accused of major crimes. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jury deliberates at B.C. inquest into man’s death after a police beating
By The Canadian Press on May 1st, 2023
BURNABY, B.C. – The jury at a British Columbia coroner’s inquest has begun deliberations following 11 days of testimony about the death of Myles Gray after a beating by Vancouver police officers nearly eight years ago. Coroner Larry Marzinzik reminded jurors they are not to make any findings of legal responsibility when they form their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta election campaign kicks off with voting day set for May 29
By Bill Graveland and Colette Derworiz, The Canadian Press on May 1st, 2023
CALGARY – The writ for the Alberta election has dropped, with voters heading to the polls on May 29 in what could be a squeaker of a result. United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith and New Democrat Leader Rachel Notley both kicked off their campaigns Monday in Calgary. Calgary is expected to be a key battleground ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jury deliberates at B.C. inquest into death of man after a police beating
By The Canadian Press on May 1st, 2023
BURNABY, B.C. – The jury at a British Columbia coroner’s inquest has begun deliberations after hearing 11 days of testimony about a beating by Vancouver police officers and the death of Myles Gray. Coroner Larry Marzinzik reminded jurors they are not to make any findings of legal responsibility when they form their possible recommendations. Gray ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alleged Chinese police stations still open in Quebec, despite minister’s claims
By The Canadian Press on May 1st, 2023
MONTREAL – Two Montreal-area community groups under investigation for allegedly hosting secret Chinese government police stations say they are operating normally. Their comments contradict claims made last week by federal Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino, who told a parliamentary committee that the RCMP had closed all the alleged secret police stations in the country. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conservative MP says feds did not brief him on alleged threats to his family in China
By The Canadian Press on May 1st, 2023
OTTAWA – Conservative member of Parliament Michael Chong says Ottawa should have informed him about potential threats to his family made by China’s government. Chong released a statement after the Globe and Mail reported, citing a top-secret document and an anonymous national security source, that China’s intelligence service sought to target the MP and his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A look at Alberta elections and governments over the last two decades
By The Canadian Press on May 1st, 2023
EDMONTON – Alberta’s next provincial election has been called for May 29. The Conservatives held power in the province for more than 40 years before an upset in 2015 led to changes in the political landscape. Here’s a look at Alberta elections over the past two decades: Progressive Conservatives, 2004 The PC party, in power ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Economy, crime, health care: A look at top issues in the Alberta election campaign
By The Canadian Press on May 1st, 2023
EDMONTON – The Alberta election kicked off Monday with voting day set for May 29, but the two main political parties have already been campaigning for several weeks. Here’s a look at what are expected to be key issues for voters and what leaders have been promising. Economy The governing United Conservative Party is surfing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Who will become Alberta’s next premier? A look at Danielle Smith and Rachel Notley
By The Canadian Press on May 1st, 2023
EDMONTON – Alberta’s provincial election has been called for May 29. Here’s a look at the leaders of the province’s two main parties: Danielle Smith, UCP Leader Age: 52. Born April 1, 1971. Pre-Politics: English and economics degrees from the University of Calgary. Columnist with the Calgary Herald and show host at Global TV. Politics: ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Writ drops for Alberta provincial election on May 29
By The Canadian Press on May 1st, 2023
CALGARY – The writ for the Alberta election has dropped. Chief electoral officer Glen Resler says voters will head to the polls on May 29 for the province’s 31st general election. He says nearly 20,000 election officers are being recruited to run polls in the 87 constituencies across the province. United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Writ drops for Alberta provincial election on May 29
By The Canadian Press on May 1st, 2023
CALGARY – Alberta’s chief electoral officer, Glen Resler, says the writ has been issued for a May 29 provincial election. More coming... Read More »
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