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Police believe B.C. man's 21 drunk driving convictions most in Canadian history

Police believe B.C. man's 21 drunk driving convictions most in Canadian history

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Police in Abbotsford, B.C., say a man who has been convicted of drunk driving 21 times could hold a Canadian record.
Expert says number of police shootings in Canada 'spectacularly unrelenting'

Expert says number of police shootings in Canada 'spectacularly unrelenting'

The family of a woman shot by an officer in Edmonton during a wellness check says her death was unnecessary, as the number of police shootings across Canada show little sign of relenting over the past four years.
CBC to skip New Year's Eve broadcast special due to 'financial pressures'

CBC to skip New Year's Eve broadcast special due to 'financial pressures'

TORONTO — New Year's Eve will look much different this year on CBC.
Saskatchewan's last independent watch repairman closing shop after 60 years

Saskatchewan's last independent watch repairman closing shop after 60 years

Jack Wilson, owner of Wilson’s Watch, Clock & Jewelery Repair & Coins in the City Square Mall’s lower level, began his career in 1965 at 25 years old. He is closing his doors on Friday, Dec. 29.
Amid push for EV adoption, pickup trucks are the next frontier

Amid push for EV adoption, pickup trucks are the next frontier

Canadians don't yet have many electric trucks to choose from, with only the F-150 Lightning and Rivian R1T pickups. General Motors and Ram are both expected to join the range in 2024.
Most British Columbians thirsty for the NBA's return to Vancouver, says polling

Most British Columbians thirsty for the NBA's return to Vancouver, says polling

About 60 per cent of respondents believe bringing back pro basketball to Vancouver is a good idea, according to a Research Co. survey.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith set to launch sweeping health-delivery changes in 2024

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith set to launch sweeping health-delivery changes in 2024

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith is set to take scalpel and bone saw to Alberta's $17-billion health-delivery system in 2024, while simultaneously scrambling to keep and find more family doctors.
Alberta Christmas baby had baby this Christmas

Alberta Christmas baby had baby this Christmas

Alberta resident Deleen Sawchyn delivered a healthy baby girl Christmas Day - on her 27th birthday
GoFundMe created to help grieving families of Didsbury teens killed in rollover

GoFundMe created to help grieving families of Didsbury teens killed in rollover

Fundraisers set up to raise $20,000 each for the families of Didsbury High School students who died days after Christmas
RCMP arrest suspect in northern Alberta homicide after weeks-long search

RCMP arrest suspect in northern Alberta homicide after weeks-long search

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — Mounties have ended a weeks-long search for a man wanted in a killing in northern Alberta. Wood Buffalo RCMP responded Dec. 5 to a firearms complaint in the community, 60 kilometres north of Fort McMurray.
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