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Allegations of RCMP bullying detailed in Surrey police court docs

A photograph included in an investigative report detailing allegations of harassment by RCMP officers against Surrey Police Service members shows the workplace of a senior officer who kept a 'Keep The RCMP in Surrey' sign on his desk as well as an election sign for Mayor Brenda Locke.

A report filed in B.C. Supreme Court Thursday as part of a battle over the future of policing in the City of Surrey details dozens of incidents of alleged bullying and harassment by RCMP officers against the Surrey Police Service officers hired to work alongside and ultimately replace them.



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Brutal details of Tiki Laverdiere's murder now public after last of 10 accused sentenced

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Ten people were involved in confining, torturing and murdering Tiki Laverdiere in the spring of 2019 in a violent bid to get information on the killing of an Edmonton man, according to court documents.



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DFO claims elver enforcement has resulted in 'significant deterrence' of black market fishery

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The top enforcement officer for DFO in the Maritimes says arrests and seizures are "having a significant deterrence" on unauthorized elver fishing this spring.



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Quebec's Charlevoix region still recovering 1 year after devastating flooding

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Residents of Baie-Saint-Paul, Que., are still picking up the pieces a year after flooding destroyed homes and led to the deaths of two Quebec firefighters in the Charlevoix region.



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Once facing uncertain future in Canada, this kickboxer just won a championship for N.L.

A man with abs is smiling. He is wearing a large gold belt.

An Egyptian-born kickboxer who once faced an uncertain future in Canada has had a turn of fortune, both inside and outside the ring.



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Joint training, shared tech considered as Halifax moves to integrate police and RCMP

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Halifax is moving ahead on work to integrate its municipal police force and the RCMP serving the region, which could see forces eventually share training and communications, as well as technology and certain units.



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Police begin searching Saskatoon landfill in case of woman missing since 2020

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Saskatoon police are beginning a search of the Saskatoon landfill on Wednesday as part of their investigation into the missing person case of Mackenzie Trottier, who was last seen on Dec. 21, 2020.



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Family of woman found dead on floor at Montreal-area ER suing for $1M

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Candida Macarine’s family only learned the full circumstances of her 2021 death after reading a CBC News story. The family says Lakeshore General Hospital was negligent and tried to cover it up. Now they’ve launched a lawsuit.



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Why opponents of a rural housing project believe it threatens the entire Niagara Escarpment 

Aerial photo of former Talisman Mountain Resort in Beaver Valley, part of the municipality of Grey Highlands.

Opponents of a planned housing project in Ontario’s Beaver Valley are warning that the proposal opens the door to development across much of the protected Niagara Escarpment. 



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Winnipeg drive-by shooting connected with extortion, shootings in Alberta: Edmonton police

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A drive-by shooting in northwest Winnipeg last Christmas Eve is connected with a rash of extortion incidents and two other shootings targeting home builders in the Edmonton area, according to police in that city.



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Manitoba war veteran's request for D-DAY licence plate rejected by insurer twice

Tim Yakabowich is fighting to get a D-Day personalised licence plate for his motorcycle.

Tim Yakabowich wanted a personalized "D-DAY" licence plate to honour his father who fought in World War II, but the request was denied by Manitoba Public Insurance twice — once for being considered violent, and once for being considered political.



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Nova Scotia sees busiest 1st quarter on record for housing starts

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Construction crews started work on more new housing units in Nova Scotia in the first three months of 2024 than during any first quarter on record. Experts say it's a good sign, but building rates need to increase further to accommodate the province's growing population.



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Federal public servants to return to the office 3 days a week this fall

Ontario Premier Doug Ford urged workers to return to downtown Ottawa -- and spend their money.

The federal government will expect public servants back in the office three days a week beginning later this year, a federal government source confirmed to Radio-Canada.



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